2024 NJSIAA State Wrestling Tournament Pre-Quarter Upsets

by NJ Athletics February 29, 2024

The New Jersey wrestling state tournament is underway, and the pre-quarterfinal round did not disappoint, delivering its share of stunning upsets that have shaken up the brackets. Let's dive into the action and explore some of these upset victories that change the landscape heading into the next round.

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#9 Alex Esposito, West Essex def. #8 Carmine Sipper, Caldwell (5-2)

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#24 Kevin Ruland, Red Bank Regional def. #8 Elijah Byrne, Rumson (pin)

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#16 Seach Hibler, Leonia def. #1 Sammy Spaulding (13-7)

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#9 Jackson Slotnick, Williamstown def. #8 Xavier Ortega, Howell (2-1)
#12 Nicolas Balella, Hackettstown def. #5 Giovanni Schinina (4-3)

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#9 Blase Mele, Princeton def. #8Giovanni Scafidi, Howell (6-5)
#12 Jake Zaltsman, St. John Vianney def. #4 Josh Lee, Warren Hills (2-0)
#11 Noah Kochman, Bergen Catholic def. #6Ryan Langenmayr, Lakeland (9-0)

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#9 Donovan DiStefano def. #8 Benjamin Marchetto, West Milford (8-3)
#10 Nick Villani, Bernards def. #5 Luke Geleta, Phillipsburg (6-5)

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#16 Tyler Venet, CBA def. #1 Jonathan Fuller, St. Peter's (injury)
#9 Jayden Iznaga, Bergen Catholic def. #8 James Farina, Ocean Township (3-2)
#20 Jake Wacha, Pascack Hills def. #4 Austin Craft, Camden Catholic (DQ)

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#11 Tanner Hodgins, Howell def. #6 Cole Stangle, St. John Vianney (5-2)

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#13 Mitch Bivona, Southern Regional def. #4 Edward Terreri, Paramus Catholic (3-2)
#11 Jaden Simpson, Camden Catholic def. Liam Packer, Phillipsburg (8-6)

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#9 Frankie Martino, Passaic Valley def. #8 Pantaleo Varga, Bergen Catholic (1-0)