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“It is time to take Cyclone Athletics to the next level.” That was the message of WPLJ broadcaster Joe Nolan at the official launch of The Athletic Turf Field Project on January 29, 2011. Through The Cyclone Athletic Fund, Centenary plans to construct a new artificial turf field that will serve the Men’s and Women’s Soccer and Lacrosse teams as well as Baseball. The new field, which can even be used in inclement weather, will help propel the teams to greater levels of competition and national recognition. To learn more about this exciting project or to make a contribution to The Cyclone Athletic Fund or The Athletic Turf Field Project, call (908) 852-1400 ext. 2336 or email knaaps@centenarycollege.edu. CENTENARY COLLEGE QUICK FACTS Location.................................................................................................................................................................................... Hackettstown, N.J. Founded...........................................................................................................................................................................................................1867 Enrollment.......................................................................................................................................................................................................2,694 Colors......................................................................................................................................................................................Navy Blue and Gray Nickname..................................................................................................................................................................................................Cyclones Affiliation..................................................................................................................................................................................NCAA Division III Conferences...................................................................................................................................... Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) ......................................................................................................................................................Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) President..................................................................................................................................................................Dr. Barbara-Jayne Lewthwaite Athletic Director....................................................................................................................................................................... Billie Jo Blackwell IMPORTANT INFORMATION School Phone Directory..................................................................................................................................................................(908) 852-1400 Athletic Department.......................................................................................................................................................................................x2297 Athletic Department Fax.................................................................................................................................................................(908) 813-8295 Office of Admissions.....................................................................................................................................................................................x2217 Website......................................................................................................................................................................... www.centenarycollege.edu Athletics Website........................................................................................................................................... www.centenarycollege.edu/athletics Email Address.......................................................................................................................................................athletics@centenarycollege.edu COACHES Baseball............................................................................................................................................................................... Scott Kushner (x2344) Men’s Basketball......................................................................................................................................................... Enrico Mastroianni (x2199) Women’s Basketball............................................................................................................................................................Justin Phoenix (x2194) Men’s/Women’s Cross Country.................................................................................................................................. James (J.J.) Cusick (x2297) Men’s Golf............................................................................................................................................................................... Josh Huber (x2121) Men’s Lacrosse........................................................................................................................................................................Matt Klank (x2378) Women’s Lacrosse.......................................................................................................................................................... John McCloskey (x2904) Men’s Soccer.................................................................................................................................................................... Keith O’Connor (x2198) Women’s Soccer................................................................................................................................................................... Kevin Davies (x2292) Softball..................................................................................................................................................................................Kim Broking (x2906) Women’s Volleyball................................................................................................................................................................... Dinu Dan (x2195) Wrestling............................................................................................................................................................................John Garriques (x2197)
Centenary Wrestling 2011-2012 Media Guide Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS 2011-2012 QUICK FACTS Head Coach.................................John Garriques Alma Mater..................................Seton Hall ‘04 Career Record................. 42-29-1 (five seasons) Record at Centenary........ 42-29-1 (five seasons) Phone Number............. 908-852-1400 ext. 2197 Email............. garriquesj@centenarycollege.edu
Centenary College Quick Facts...................................................................................IFC Table of Contents............................................................................................................. 1 Centenary Athletic Staff................................................................................................... 2 Centenary College............................................................................................................ 3 Support Services.............................................................................................................. 4 Head Coach John Garriques............................................................................................. 5
Assistant Coach..............................Mike Kessler Alma Mater..........................................Rider ‘10 Phone Number............. 908-852-1400 ext. 2189 Email:.............. kesslerm@centenarycollege.edu
Assistant Coaches............................................................................................................ 6
Strength & Conditioning Coach....Lenny Carida Email: LCarida@Scientificstrengthcoaches.com
2011-2012 Cyclones...................................................................................................9-16
2010-11 Record............................................12-2 Metropolitan Record......................................6-1 Metropolitan Tournament Finish.................First Postseason..... NCAA Wrestling Championships Final Ranking........................................... Eighth Newcomers.....................................................14 Letterwinners Returning/Lost.................... 11/19
2012 NWCA/Cliff Keen National Duals........................................................................18
SID.............................................Kevin Fountain Email................ fountaink@centenarycollege.edu Office............................ 908-852-1400 ext. 2296 Cell............................................... 848-219-0137 Assistant SID................................... Ben Master Phone Number............. 908-852-1400 ext. 2139 Email.................masterb@centenarycollege.edu
Season Preview................................................................................................................ 7 2011-2012 Roster............................................................................................................. 8 2010-2011 Season Statistics............................................................................................17 Zeitler Wrestling Facility................................................................................................18 2011-2012 Boosters...................................................................................................19-20 Metropolitan Conference............................................................................................ IBC
Centenary wrestling 2011-2012 Media Guide Editors......................................................................................................Kevin Fountain ...................................................................................................................... Ben Master Layout and Design...................................................................................Kevin Fountain Editorial Assistance............................................................................ Billie Jo Blackwell .......................................................................................................................Josh Huber Photography...................................................................................... Centenary Athletics ............................................................................................................ Lors Photography Printed By........................................................................................ Harmony Press, Inc.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Billie Jo Blackwell Director of Athletics
Josh Huber Associate Athletic Director
Dana Baffuto Assistant Athletic Trainer
Dinu Dan Facility Manager
Iris Correa Athletic Academic Advisor/SWA
Karin Damon Head Athletic Trainer
J.J. Cusick Assistant to the Director of Athletics
Kevin Davies Athletic Trainer
Keith O’Connor Athletic Recruiting Coordinator
Matt Klank Equipment Manager
Kevin Fountain Sports Information Director
Ben Master Assistant Sports Information Director
OUR MISSION STATEMENT Centenary College is a community of learners distinguished by a diverse student body, a dedicated faculty and staff and stimulating educational opportunities. Centenary College is committed to a quality liberal arts and career studies education with a substantial international dimension to engage students in learning and prepare them for satisfying careers, successful lives, community service and lifelong intellectual pursuits. OUR ATHLETIC PHILOSOPHY Every coach’s mission is to provide the student-athlete with a competitive program and the opportunity to achieve excellence individually or as part of a team. The phrase “the teaching coach,” committed to the students, best describes our philosophy while maintaining a strong academic profile. As coaches we serve as both educators and leaders. Centenary’s goal is to maximize the human potential of our student-athletes. Our holistic approach stresses the fundamentals of the games we play as well as the values of responsibility, discipline and commitment. We know that these principles will translate into victories, but more importantly, they will develop young people with character. Those who compete and graduate become true champions, for they will understand what it means to be committed to excellence. ABOUT OUR ATHLETIC PROGRAM At Centenary College we nurture and encourage true competitive integrity. Our school adheres to a strict code of conduct from the recruiting process all the way to the NCAA Championships. Our coaches, administrators and staff members all take an active role in monitoring and insuring our compliance with all NCAA, Conference and College regulations. Centenary sponsors 13 men’s and women’s teams at the Division III level, and our Athletic Department continues to grow. We remain committed to developing our Athletic Department into one of the best small-college programs in the country. With the help of our dedicated coaches, staff and student-athletes we can see that dream come to reality. As a student-athlete, we will ask you to represent the College’s intercollegiate athletics program both on and off the field with integrity, professionalism and competitiveness. During your years at Centenary you will be asked to make sacrifices, but these sacrifices will be well rewarded by relationships and memories that will stay with you for a lifetime.
CENTENARY COLLEGE Academic Programs
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Adult and Accelerated Programs: Accelerated business programs leading to Associate’s, Bachelor’s and MBA degrees Online Programs: MBA, MA in Leadership and Public Administration, M.Ed. in Educational Practice, BS in Business Administration and AA in Liberal Arts Traditional Graduate Programs: MBA, MA in Counseling, MA in Counseling Psychology, MA in Educational Leadership, MA in Instructional Leadership, MA in Leadership and Public Administration, MA in School Counseling, MA in Special Education Traditional Undergraduate Programs: 19 Bachelor’s degree programs with 23 distinct concentrations, 3 Associate’s degree programs, 10 Education Certification programs and 20 minors
College Enrollment
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Centenary serves 2,644 students through various delivery methods. Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,380 full-time traditional undergraduate students at the Hackettstown campus; 115 part-time 37% men, 63% women 83% from New Jersey, 4% from New York, 5% from Pennsylvania Total represents 22 states and 14 foreign countries 56% of students live on campus Select county demographics: 25% from Warren County, 24% from Morris County, 13% from Hunterdon County and 12% from Sussex County Adult Accelerated and Professional Programs: 1,149 adult accelerated, online and graduate students 35% men, 65% women 93% from New Jersey Select county demographics: 31% from Morris County, 21% from Warren County, 14% from Essex County and 12% from Sussex County
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69 full-time faculty members, of whom 55% hold terminal degrees in their fields, including Fulbright Scholars 270 part-time faculty members Student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1
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21 buildings on 40 acres in Hackettstown, New Jersey Additional learning centers in Parsippany and Iselin, New Jersey, and numerous corporate locations Equestrian Center: 7 buildings on 65 acres in Washington Township, New Jersey
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Complete wireless network on all campuses All buildings in Hackettstown are connected via a gigabit network Laptop program available 37 multimedia-equipped classrooms with teacher stations Access to 65 library-provided online information resources as well as 72,569 print volumes 17 smartboard-equipped classrooms
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Members of NCAA Division III, ECAC, CSAC, MIWA 13 intercollegiate teams: Men’s: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Wrestling Women’s: Basketball, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
SUPPORT SERVICES FITNESS CENTER
The Fitness Center, located in Reeves Student Recreation Center, gives Centenary students and student-athletes a safe workout environment where they can improve their agility, speed, flexibility, strength and conditioning. Using the fitness center gives each athlete a chance to improve their overall fitness, therefore making them more competitive in their sport of choice. In 2006, the fitness center was expanded to include a separate cardio room as well as the weight machine and free weight areas. The renovation also brought in brand new, state-of-the-art strength and fitness equipment that should fill all our student-athletes’ seasonal fitness needs.
ATHLETIC TRAINING
The Sports Medicine program at Centenary College provides students with an opportunity to participate in intercollegiate athletics in the safest and healthiest way possible. A well-rounded program for student-athletes directed toward the prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of athletic injuries is enhanced by team physician Dr. Mike Kelly and orthopedic surgeons Dr. Nicholas Avallone and Dr. Louis Rizio. The Athletic Training staff includes Head Athletic Trainer Karin Damon, Assistant Trainer Dana Baffuto and Associate Athletic Trainer Kevin Davies. Damon received her B.S. in Health Science from Slippery Rock University and M.S. in Theory of Sports Medicine from Springfield College in Massachusetts. She was the Head Athletic Trainer at New Jersey City University before accepting the position at Centenary College in 2004. Damon was selected as an Athletic Trainer for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, working at the equestrian and mountain biking venues. Baffuto is a graduate of East Stroudsburg University where she received a Masters of Science degree in both Sports Management and Athletic Training. Davies earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Medicine and Athletic Training at East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
Academics are Centenary’s number one priority and therefore we offer a number of support services to our student-athletes to make sure they are on the right path to a successful academic career. Each student-athlete is required to attend study hall in their first year at Centenary to aid them in their transition between high school and the demands of college academics. Professors are also encouraged to send progress reports on student-athletes to the athletic staff for academic monitoring. If a student-athlete is struggling in a class, Centenary offers tutors at no cost for any class. This is just another way that Centenary provides unparalleled service to its students.
COACHING STAFF John Garriques completed his fifth season as a head coach of the Centenary College wrestling program, where the team has posted a 42-29-1 mark in his five seasons. Under his direction, the program has also sent a wrestler to NCAA National Tournament in four of the past five seasons. The 2010-11 campaign proved to be Garriques’ best, as the Cyclones received their highest ever national ranking, No. 8 in the country, won the Metropolitan Conference Tournament for the first time in program history, sent a program record five wrestlers to the NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships and saw three achieve All-American status, also a program first. For his work, Garriques was named Metropolitan Conference Coach of the Year and assistant coach Mike Kessler earned Metropolitan Assistant Coach of the Year honors. CC finished the year 12-2 overall, including 6-1 in Metropolitan Conference action, setting program records in dual victories and conference dual victories. Both of Centenary’s losses came to ranked opponents in No. 5 Ithaca and No. 12 TCNJ. The team placed second in both the Ithaca Invitational on Nov. 7 and the Doug Parker Invitational on Nov. 20. Seven Cyclones won at least 20 matches, led by senior Matt Regan’s 28. Fellow classmates Dave Alsieux (27 wins), Jon Stillo (25), Will Livingston (24) and Charles Cannella (22) also had successful seasons, as did junior Owen Vernon (22) victories) and sophomore JD Zitone (21). Eight Cyclones placed in the Metropolitan Conference Tournament to give CC won the event for the first time in program history. Livingston, Zitone and junior Tim Lutke won at 133-pounds, heavyweight and 197 to earn a trip to the NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships. They were joined by freshman Chris Burdge and Alsieux, who placed second at 157 and 141. Burdge earned Metropolitan Conference Co-Rookie of the Year honors and d3wrestle.com Rookie of the Year accolades, and he was not finished. He upset the top-seed at 157 in the NCAA’s and went on to place eighth to become Centenary’s first-ever rookie All-American. Livingston, who became the program’s first All-American last season when he placed third at 133, battled through injury to earn sixth-place and receive All-American status for the second-straight year, another program-first. Lutke took seventh at 197 as Centenary placed 13th out of 60 teams.
Centenary’s success extended past the mat, as the team posted the 10th-best GPA in the nation to earn a National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Division III Scholar Team Award. Moreover, Alsieux, Regan, Stillo, junior Jose Vega and Vernon each received NWCA Division III Scholar All-American honors, given to those student-athletes with at least a 3.2 GPA. For Stillo, it marked the third consecutive season he has earned the award. The 2009-10 campaign proved to be historical for the Cyclones, as Livingston became the program’s first-ever All-American, finishing third in the NCAA Wrestling Championships. He also was ranked a contender by d3wrestle.com. Livingston earned a berth to the prestigious event by winning his weight class in the Metropolitan Championships, the first Cyclone to achieve that feat for Garriques and just the second in program history. Thanks to Livingston’s efforts, Centenary finished the season ranked No. 27 in the country. CC placed fourth in the Metropolitan championships as Regan finished second at 165, Stillo won true second at 149 and Alsieux took fourth at 141. Centenary finished the season 8-9 overall, with six losses coming at the hands of ranked teams, including three top-ten programs. Four Cyclones won at least 20 bouts. Off the mat, Centenary finished with the 17th-best GPA in the nation and Stillo, Alsieux, Mike Hall and Regan all were named Scholar All-Americans. In 2008-09, CC won 10 dual victories with only six losses. In tournament action, the wrestlers placed on 13 occasions, including one championship and one runner up. Vernon was named second alternate to the NCAA Tournament, as the team finished fourth out of nine in the Metropolitan Championships. Off the mat, the team finished with the 22nd-best GPA in Division III, and Stillo earned Scholar All-American honors with the 23rd-best individual GPA in the nation. Garriques came to Centenary by way of a very well known wrestling program at Phillipsburg High School, where he had been an assistant for three seasons under legendary coach Rick Thompson. At Phillipsburg, which happens to also be his alma mater, Garriques was directly involved with every aspect of the daily activities within the program. During his stint with the Stateliners, the team won three Skyland Conference Championships, one Group 4 Championship and had three individual state place winners. Prior to his return to Phillipsburg, Garriques was an assistant for one year at Middlesex County College in Edison, N.J. While at Middlesex he coached five National Qualifiers, one All-American and coached the team to a fourth-place finish in the NJCAA National Tournament. Garriques wrestled for Phillipsburg High School, where he was a three-time New Jersey State placewinner. He also helped his team to receive recognition of being number one in the state, three years in a row.
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In 1997, his senior season, Garriques was a New Jersey State Finalist, taking second-place at the State Tournament. He was also named a High School All-American that same season, due to his second-place finish at the NHSCA National Tournament. During his high school years, Phillipsburg won three Group 4 State Championships and three Skyland Conference Championships. Upon graduation, Garriques attended Gloucester County College in Gloucester, N.J. During his freshman year he became a Junior College National Champion, on his way to becoming a two-time Junior College All-American in both 1998 and 2000.
During his career at Gloucester he also helped the team win two National Team Championships. From there he transferred to Seton Hall University in the fall of 2000, and was an NCAA National Qualifier. Garriques then completed his wrestling career the next season at Hofstra University where he also became a National Qualifier, for the second consecutive year. While at Hofstra, Garriques helped the Pride achieve National Recognition, as they were ranked in the top 20 in the country and won the CAA conference. Garriques was ranked as high as fourth in the country at his weight class during his senior season. Garriques’ high school and college career record stands at 234-45. Along with his wrestling accolades, Garriques also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies with minors in Psychology and Communications from Seton Hall University in 2004.
Mike Kessler is beginning his second season as an assistant wrestling coach at Centenary College. Thanks to his efforts, Centenary won the Metropolitan Conference Tournament in 2010-11 and Kessler was named the Metropolitan Assistant Coach of the Year.
As a collegiate wrestler, Kessler competed at the Division I level for Rider University in Lawrenceville, N.J. Kessler was a four-time NCAA qualifier with 99 collegiate victories. He was ranked as high as No. 12 in the nation at 149-pounds during his time at Rider. Kessler was also a Colonial Athletics Association (CAA) Conference Champion his senior year, also at 149. Kessler placed fifth at the University Freestyle Nationals in 2009 to earn freestyle All-American status at 70 kg. Before Rider, Kessler wrestled at Owings Mills High School in Owings Mills, Md. He was a four-time Maryland State placewinner and was an undefeated State Champion in 2005, going 36-0. In high school, Kessler was also a Maryland Freestyle state champion and a Middle Atlantic Eastern National Champion at 152-pounds. Kessler also served as Class President at OMHS in 2003-04. Kessler graduated from Rider in the Summer of 2010 with a degree in Communication, and is pursuing a masters degree in the Leadership and Public Administration graduate program at Centenary College.
2011-2012 Student Managers
Garriques currently resides in Phillipsburg, N.J. with his wife Jacqueline and their son Owen Teague, who was born Nov. 5, 2008 and classified in the 8-pound 12 ounce weight class. Lenny Carida is the Centenary Wrestling Team’s Strength & Conditioning Coach and has over 30 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach with a B.S. from Lander University. Carida is sole owner of Scientific Strength Coaches LLC and has a partnership with TEST Sports Clubs. As part of his partnership with TEST Sports Research and Development team he had the opportunity to be part of their 3 year mentorship program with Athletes’ Performance in Tempe, Arizona.
Paige Giovanetti
Shawnee Smith
season preview The Centenary College wrestling team is once again coming off a tremendous year. After posting up Centenary’s first All-American in school history in the 2009-2010 season, the Cyclones were able to triple that mark last season, naming three All-Americans: Will Livingston, Chris Burdge, and Tim Lutke. Thanks to their efforts, along with National Qualifiers Dave Alsieux and J.D. Zitone, the team was able to finish the 2010-2011 season ranked eighth in the country. This season, the team looks to return two All-Americans and one of their round-of-twelve NCAA National Qualifiers. The Cyclones continued their hard work off the mat as well last season as they were named a Scholar All-Academic Team after posting the tenth best team G.P.A. in the nation. Included in the honors were Jose Vega, Dave Alsieux, Jon Stillo, Owen Vernon, and Matt Regan who received individual Academic All-American accolades for their efforts off the mats. This season, Centenary Head Coach John Garriques and his assistant coach Mike Kessler look to bring in 14 new wrestlers, many of which are expected to contribute right away. The new class of athletes includes a variety of N.J. state qualifiers, along with a select few that have broken the 100 wins margin over their career. When asked about this year’s new team, Garriques responded “We lost five great seniors last year, and most believe that this will be a re-building year for us, but I don’t believe in rebuilding. We have two returning All-Americans and one National Qualifier, along with a very strong freshman and transfer recruiting class. It is good to have depth, and our future starters from last season who sat behind nationally ranked individuals will have the opportunity to step up and fill their shoes this season.” At the 125 lb. class, the Cyclones have two stars to step in. Senior Jose Vega, who received a fourth place finish in the Metropolitan Conference Tournament last season will sit the first semester due to injury, but looks to come back strong the second half of the year. Joining Vega will be freshman Alex Reeves, a two-time N.J. District Champion who is noted by Garriques as a hard working individual looking to step up for the Cyclones this year. The 133 lb. class shows hope for fresh young talent as a freshman looks to take to the mat for the opportunity to make an impact for the Cyclones. The young athlete for the Cyclones is Adam Swift, a N.J. State Qualifier hungry for another chance at victory.
The Cyclones have a variety of athletes at 141 lbs. this season. Junior Craig Montgomery, a transfer from Rider University who sat behind former Cyclone and National Qualifier Alsiuex for the last two years, and senior Nick Priest, also found a spot behind former Cyclone and two-time All-American in Will Livingston, look to step up this season and serve as leaders for the Cyclones. Joining the two veterans is freshman Joe Bartolini, a two-time N.J. State Qualifier looking for his opportunity. At 149 lbs. the Cyclones turn to a transfers in sophomore Don Miller of Rider University. Miller looks to bring an outside experience that look to step up this year for Centenary. The 157 lb. class shows a strong pool of talent in sophomore Chris Burdge, a N.J. State place winner and 2011 NCAA All-American, senior James Valcius, and freshman Phil Esposito. With two top athletes at 157 lbs, the Cyclones should have a strong advantage throughout the year. Holding off the 165 lb. division is junior Nick Bach, a two-time N.J. State place winner who looks to fill in this season after sitting behind former Cyclone Matt Regan last year. The 174 lb. class holds five athletes battling for a spot on this year’s roster. Leading the class is senior Mike Montgomery who looks to fill in during the first semester before graduation this winter. Taking over for him will be a class of young athletes in freshman Khalid Shakir, sophomore Dallas Overko, junior transfer from Lock Haven University Kevin Dufresne (sitting out due to a transfer year in residency), and freshman Shone Nyemah. At 184 lbs, the Cyclones turn to senior Tim Lutke who was a transfer from Edinboro College and named a 2011 Metropolitan Conference Champion and NCAA All-American last season. Rounding out the Cyclones are four heavyweights holding off the 285 lb. division. Leading the Cyclones will be juniors J.D. Zitone, a N.Y. State Finalist, 2011 Metropolitan Conference Champion, and round of 12 participant, and Mike Hall, a 2010 NWCA Nationally ranked athlete. Behind the two juniors will be sophomore Brian Grise and freshman Adam Daniels looking to gain some experience on the mat behind their NCAA qualifier teammates.
2011-2012 roster NAME YR. WT. HT. HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL Jon Acosta Fr. 165 5-7 Roselle Park, N.J./Roselle Park Nick Bach Jr. 165 5-10 Parsippany, N.J./Parsippany Joe Bartolini Fr. 149 5-5 Jackson, N.J./Jackson Memorial Chris Burdge So. 157 5-8 Newton, N.J./Kittatinny Adam Daniels Fr. 285 5-10 Hazlet, N.J./Raritan Kevin Dufresne Jr. 174 5-11 Newark, N.J./St. Benedicts Prep. Phil Esposito Fr. 157 5-8 Wayne, N.J./Depaul Catholic Brian Grise So. 285 6-0 Rockaway, N.J./Morris Hills Mike Hall Sr. 285 6-3 Madison, N.J./Madison Jaehong Lee So. 184/197 6-2 Namwon, South Korea/Namwon Tim Lutke Sr. 184 6-1 Chatham, N.J./Chatham Evan Miles So. 141 5-6 Montclair, N.J./Montclair Don Miller So. 149 5-6 Brick, N.J./Brick Memorial Craig Montgomery Sr. 141 5-7 Roselle Park, N.J./Roselle Park Michael Montgomery Sr. 174 5-10 Roselle Park, N.J./Roselle Park Shone Nyemah Fr. 165 5-11 Newark, N.J./North 13th St Vocational Tech Dallas Overko So. 174 6-0 Hope, N.J./Belvidere Chris Parker Fr. 133 5-5 Dover, Del./Caesar Rodney Nick Priest Sr. 141 5-7 Edgewater Park, N.J./Burlington City Alex Reeves Fr. 133 5-7 Irvington, N.J./Irvington Khalid Shakir Fr. 165/174 5-9 Bordentown, N.J./Bordentown Regional Adam Swift Fr. 133 5-7 Secaucus, N.J./Secaucus James Valcius Sr. 157 5-11 Orange, N.J./Orange Jose Vega Sr. 125 5-5 Moonachie, N.J./Wood-Ridge J.D. Zitone Jr. 285 6-0 Montague, N.J./Port Jervis Head Coach: John Garriques (Sixth Season, Seton Hall ’04) Assistant Coach: Mike Kessler Student Managers: Paige Giovanetti, Shawnee Smith
2011-2012 CYCLONES Jon Acosta Freshman, 165, 5-7 Roselle Park, N.J./ Roselle Park High School and Personal Data: Four year member of the varsity wrestling team at Roselle Park High School...served as team captain his senior year...named district champion...majoring in criminal justice...has one brother, Jarelli...son of Juan Acosta...born on Sept. 18, 1992. “I came to Centenary because it is a small school with a nice campus and a strong wrestling program.
Nick Bach Junior, 165, 5-10 Parsippany, N.J./ Parsippany 2010-11 (Sophomore): Did not compete due to injury. 2009-10 (Freshman): Did not compete due to injury. High School and Personal Data: Four-year member of the varsity wrestling team at Parsippany High School…named Daily Record Wrestler of the Year in 2008 after posting a record of 41-3…also named to the 2008 All-Daily Record First Team…three-time District champion and three-time Region champion…two-time placewinner in the NJSIAA Wrestling Tournament, including a fourth-place finish his junior season…majoring in management... has three brothers, Joey, Travis and Keith, and one sister, Jessica…grandson of Joseph and Josephine Bach…born on June 17, 1991. “I came to Centenary because I wanted to wrestle and better my education close to home.”
Joe Bartolini Freshman, 149, 5-5 Jackson, N.J./ Jackson Memorial High School and Personal Data: Four year varsity wrestler for Jackson Memorial High School… named to the All-Division team in 2009…received third-place in District 21 Region 6 Semifinalist in 2010…Named District 21 champion and received third place in Region 6 during his senior year…Named to Top 12 NJSIAA in 2011…received All-Shore, All-County, and All-Region honors his senior season…served as vice president of his junior class…majoring in psychology has two sisters, Alicia and Sophia…son of Tanya and Frank Bartolini…born on July 6, 1993. “I came to Centenary because I liked what I saw in the wrestling facilities and the school when I visited campus.”
Chris Burdge Sophomore, 157, 5-8 Newton, N.J./ Kittatiny 2010-11 (Freshman): Received All-American Honors…finished season with an 18-10 record… went 14-10 in tournament action and 4-0 in duals events…lead team with 12 pins…also recorded a major decision…placed fourth in the Ithaca Invitational on Nov. 7…lost in quarter-finals of the Doug Parker Invitational on Nov. 20…placed second in the Metropolitan Conference Tournament and was selected into the NCAA tournament as a wild-card…finished eighth in the NCAA tournament and was an All-American…named D3wrestle.com Freshman of the Year and Metropolitan Conference Rookie of the Year. High School and Personal Data: Two-sport athlete at Kittatinny High School…four-year member of the wrestling team…won 127 bouts through his career with only 19 losses… finished his senior year with a record of 34-6…two-time District champion…finished second in Region and sixth in States…also played one year of football…majoring in criminal justice...has one sister, Alyssa…son of Claudia Burdge…born on May 13, 1992. “I picked Centenary because of its small class sizes.”
2011-2012 cyclones Adam Daniels Freshman, 285, 5-10 Hazlet, N.J./ Raritan High School and Personal Data: Two year varsity wrestler for Raritan High School…also played three years of varsity football… majoring in sociology...has two younger brothers, Malcom and Aaron…son of Sharron and Marvin Daniels…born on March 17, 1993. “I chose Centenary because of the opportunity to wrestle and to be close to home.”
Kevin Dufresne Junior, 174, 5-11 Newark, N.J./ St. Benedicts Prep. 2010-2011 (Junior): Did not wrestle while at Lock Haven University. 2009-2010 (Sophomore): Wrestled at Lock Haven University 2008-2009 (Freshman): Did not wrestle while at Lock Haven University. High School and Personal Data: Four year wrestler at St. Benedict’s Prep…National Preperatory All-American…also played water polo for two years… majoring in creative writing...has one sister, Kesner, and three brothers, Mark, Theopholle, and Ted…son of Simone Dufresne…born December 3, 1989. “I came to Centenary because it’s like the prodigal son - at some point I realized the importance of having a family in shared love. Blood, sweat, tears. Wrestling at Centenary is reviving the soul.”
Phil Esposito Freshman, 157, 5-8 Wayne, N.J./ Depaul Catholic High School and Personal Data: Four year varsity starter at Depaul Catholic High School… Named Captain of wrestling team senior year…received honorable mention accolades…also played three years of football…majoring in criminal justice...has two brothers, Nick and Mike…son of Debbie and Nick Esposito…born on July 26, 1992. “I came to Centenary because of its great criminal justice program, and to be a part of a successful wrestling team. Centenary was the best fit for what I wanted.”
Brian Grise Sophomore, 285, 6-0 Rockaway, N.J./ Morris Hills 2010-11 (Freshman): Finished season with a 2-2 record, with all four matches coming in tournament action. High School and Personal Data: Three-sport athlete at Morris Hills High School…four-year member of the wrestling team… finished with a career record of 56-33, including a mark of 18-9 his senior year…earned First Team All-NJAC honors as a senior…received Second Team All-Conference accolades as a junior…named to the All-Morris County team both his junior and senior campaigns…also a three-year member of the track and field team…named Third Team All-County Discus Relay…also spent four years on the football team…majoring in mathematics...has one brother, Patrick, who is a sophomore at Centenary…son of Judith and Kevin Grise…born on June 3, 1992. “I chose Centenary because of its small classes, because its wrestling program is highly devoted to academics and because it is close to home.”
2011-2012 cyclones Mike Hall Senior, 285, 6-3 Madison, N.J./ Madison 2010-11 (Junior): Did not compete due to injury. 2009-10 (Sophomore): Finished third on the team with a career-high 21 victories…recorded an overall record of 21-9… finished 14-5 in tournament action and 7-4 in duals competition… tallied four pins…four-time placewinner…took second twice, at the Doug Parker Invitational on Nov. 21 and at the Bob Quade Tournament on Dec. 6… ranked third at 285 in final d3wrestle.com Metropolitan poll…Winter FAR-FAB Scholar-Athlete Recognition Award Winner…NWCA Academic All-American. 2008-09 (Freshman): Finished the season with a record of 13-5, wrestling at the heavyweight class. High School and Personal Data: A four-year wrestler at Madison High School…named First Team All-Conference and team’s Most Improved Wrestler…two-time District 9 Champion…Regional Heavyweight Champion 2008...majoring in criminal justice…has one brother, John…son of Stephen Hall and Julie DiGioia…born on Oct. 23, 1989. “I chose Centenary not only for its prestigious wrestling program but also for its excellent academics and the fact that I am a student, not a number.”
Jaehong Lee Sophomore, 184/197, 6-2 Namwon, South Korea/ Namwon High School and Personal Data: Transfer student from Yong-In University in South Korea... participated in Yong Moo-Do martial arts for two years at Yong-In University...has accumulated four gold medals in Wushu martial arts...earned silver medal in military training school in South Korea...earned rank of squad commander in Korean Army...majoring in criminal justice...has one brother, Jihyun, 25....son of Yunhee Yang and Seong Hyung Lee...born on April 17, 1988. “I came to Centenary to experience a new culture and improve my English skills.”
Tim Lutke Senior, 184, 6-1 Chatham, N.J./ Chatham 2010-11 (Junior): Received All-American honors by finishing in seventh place in the NCAA Wrestling Championships…finished season with a 15-1 record, including 7-1 in tournament action and 8-0 in duals…also recorded 10 pins, four major decisions and four techincal falls…won the Metropolitan Conference Tournament at 197-pounds…two-time Cyclone of the Week winner. 2009-10 (Sophomore): Wrestled at 197-pounds for Division I Edinboro in Edinboro, Pa.…finished the year 8-6, all in tournament action…took sixth at the Nittany Lion Open on Nov. 29. 2008-09 (Freshman): Wrestled at Johnson and Wales in Providence, R.I. High School and Personal Data: Two-sport athlete at Chatham High School…three-time team captain…three-time district finalist…as a senior was Regional 3 champion and had undefeated 38-0 record heading into New Jersey state championship before suffering an injury…named First Team All-Area and All-Conference…also a member of the football team…served as team captain as a senior…earned First Team All-Area and Second Team All-State…majoring in business sports management…has one brother, Jonathan…son of Elaine and Steve Lutke…born on July 5, 1987. “I came to Centenary because I saw Centenary as the best opportunity to become a national champion and graduate.”
2011-2012 Cyclones Evan Miles Sophomore, 141, 5-6 Montclair, N.J./ Montclair High School and Personal Data: Four year varsity wrestler at Montclair H.S...also a member of golf and volleyball teams for two years each...studying criminal justice at Centenary...son of Nancy Miles...born on September 25, 1991...”I came to Centenary College to further my education and continue my wrestling career.”
Don Miller Sophomore, 149, 5-6 Brick, N.J./ Brick Memorial 2010-2011 (Freshman): Wrestled one year for Rider University where he posted a 4-4 record. High School and Personal Data: Started all four years at Brick Memorial High School…three time District 23 champion…two time Region 6 placer…holds the New Jersey state take down record with 14…posted a 103-33 record in high school…majoring in liberal arts with a certification in elementary education…has two brothers, Anthony and fellow teammate, Bill...son of Carolyn and Bill Miller…born on February 24, 1989. “I came to Centenary to get my degree and to be a national champion.”
Craig Montgomery Senior, 141, 5-7 Roselle Park, N.J./ Roselle Park 2010-11 (Junior): Finished with a 5-3 record on the season…including 4-2 in tournament action and 1-1 in duals action. 2009-10 (Sophomore): In limited action, went 3-0…won one duals bout and two exhibition matches…recorded two pins. 2008-09 (Freshman): Wrestled at 133-pounds at Rider University. High School and Personal Data: Four-year wrestler at Roselle Park High School… finished high school career with a record of 125-25…top 12 in the state of New Jersey in 2008…reached district finals four times, winning twice…reached county finals three times, winning twice…region 3 champion at 125-pounds… majoring in criminal justice…has two brothers, Michael and Mark, and one sister, Kaitlyn…son of Kelly and Craig Montgomery…born on Dec. 8, 1989. “I came to Centenary to become a multiple time national champion and to better my life and education.”
2011-2012 Cyclones Michael Montgomery Senior, 174, 5-10 Roselle Park, N.J./ Roselle Park 2010-11 (Senior): Finished the season with a 1-0 record in limited action…the match came in duals action. 2009-10 (Junior): Wrestled primarily at 174-pounds…won eight bouts on the year…finished 6-5 in duals action… recorded four pins and two technical falls…won his only exhibition match…Metropolitan Conference Tournament run ended in quarterfinals of wrestlebacks…ranked tied for sixth at 174 in final d3wrestle.com Metropolitan poll. 2008-09 (Sophomore): Did not wrestle. 2007-08 (Freshman): Finished the season 11-7 wrestling at 165-pounds. High School and Personal Data: Two-sport athlete at Roselle Park High School…five-year member of the wrestling team, including four on the varsity squad…one-time district champion…placed in region championships…state qualifier… served as team captain his senior year…member of the football team for three years…also played baseball and soccer…majoring in criminal justice…has two brothers, Craig and Mark, and one sister, Kaitlyn…son of Kelly and Craig Montgomery…born on July 7, 1988. “Centenary has strong Business and Criminal Justice programs and I wanted to be a part of its growing wrestling team.”
Shone Nyemah Freshman, 165, 5-11 Newark, N.J./ N. 13th St. Vo-Tech High School and Personal Data: Freshman wrestler who served one year on Barringer High School wrestling team… placed second at 160 lb weight class in Elizabeth Tournament…was the Newark City Champion at 171 lb weight class…also played soccer for two years…honor roll student…majoring in creative writing... has seven siblings, Isaiah, Maher and Aaron Datus, Imani, Lazerous, Devin and Vannie Nyemah…son of Anna Mack and Kevin Nyemah…born on May 30, 1991. ”I came to Centeary to become a better wrestler and have a chance to take care of my brothers.”
Dallas Overko Sophomore, 174, 6-0 Hope, N.J./ Belvidere 2010-11 (Freshman): Finished season with a 4-7 record… including 4-6 in tournament action and 0-1 in duals action… also recorded two victories by fall. High School and Personal Data: Two-sport athlete at Belvidere High School…four-year member of the wrestling team…took third in districts and was named Second Team All-Conference as a senior…also a member of the football team all four years…three-time All-Conference winner, including two First Team honors…majoring in criminal justice has six sisters, Bailey, Riley, Harley, Taylor, Honey and Andi…son of Maureen and Thomas Overko…born on Nov. 3, 1991. “I came to Centenary because it has a beautiful campus and I wanted to attend school and wrestle close to home.”
2011-2012 Cyclones Chris Parker Freshman, 133, 5-5 Dover, Del./ Caesar Rodney High School and Personal Data: Four year member of the varsity wrestling team at Caesar Rodney High School...two-time Delaware state champion, two-time conference champion, and four-time member of First-Team Academic All-State...named two-time “Captain Crunch” for most pins...named outstanding wrestler at state tournament senior year...majoring in graphic design...has one brother, John...son of Eileen Hirsch and John Parker...born on Dec. 30, 1982. “I came to Centenary to be a part of a national championship team.”
Nick Priest Senior, 141, 5-7 Edgewater Park, N.J./ Burlington City 2010-11 (Junior): Finished season with an 11-6 record…went 10-5 in tournament action and 1-1 in duals action…also recorded one victory by fall and one major decision…finished third-place at 133-pounds in the Bob Quade Invitational on Dec. 5. 2009 (Sophomore): Competed with the men’s soccer team at Burlington County Community College. 2008 (Freshman): Competed with the men’s soccer team at Burlington County Community College. High School and Personal Data: Three-sport athlete at Burlington City High School…four-year member of the wrestling team…also played on the soccer team for three seasons…competed with the baseball squad for two years… majoring in special education and history…has three sisters, JoAnne, Angela and Lisa Anne, and two brothers, Marc and Ronnie…son of Terry and Roc Priest…born on March 19, 1989. “I chose Centenary because of the education program, small classroom sizes, and to be part of a great and growing wrestling program with a phenomenal coaching staff.”
Alex Reeves Freshman, 133, 5-7 Irvington, N.J./ Irvington High School and Personal Data: Four year wrestler for Irvington High School…named a two-time All-Conference, All-County, and district placer…placed second and fourth in region qualifier and fourth place in county tournament…also ran four years cross country and played two years of football during high school… named scholar athlete of the year, leader of the year, and wrestling MVP his senior year…nominated for the “Man of Essex” award…majoring in criminal justice...has one sister, Theresa Fraser…son of Ella Reeves…born on July 9, 1993. “I chose Centenary because it gave me an opportunity to wrestle and be close to my family.”
Khalid Shakir Freshman, 165/174, 5-9 Bordentown, N.J./ Bordentown Regional High School and Personal Data: Four year wrestler for Bordentown High School... holds record for most wins finishing career at 123-22... three-year district placer and both district and region champion during senior campaign...served as captain for two years and named most outstanding wrestler in 2011...received All-County, All-Area, and Burlington county All-Star honors...also played four years of varsity football where he helped bring his team to a first-place district title his senior year…majoring in business....has two sisters, Amanda and Koedi…son of Kim and Waleed Shakir…born on Feb. 7, 1993. “I chose to come to Centenary because I wanted to gain a quality education and further my wrestling career on an elite team.”
2011-2012 Cyclones Adam Swift Freshman, 133, 5-7 Secaucas, N.J./ Secaucas High School and Personal Data: Four year wrestler for Secaucus High School…served as captain his junior and senior year…placed third place in District 16 in 2008 and first place his sophomore, junior, and senior season… received a third place finish in Region 4 his senior year… finished with 100 career wins…set a varsity record of 100-28…Finished first in the Patriot Invitational in each of his last three years…named most outstanding wrestler in 2010 Cutter Classic…named All-League each of his four years and All-County in his last three seasons…also played two years varsity soccer where he holds the record for second highest shutouts (8)...undecided major...has two sisters, Erica and Candice…son of Janice and Shaune Swift…born on Aug. 19, 1993. “I chose Centenary because I value the chance to wrestle under Coach Garriques, and to become a national champion.”
James Valcius Senior, 157, 5-11 Orange, N.J./ Orange 2010-11 (Junior): Competed at 149 pounds...finished 4-7 in limited action including 4-6 in tournaments...recorded one fall. 2009-10 (Sophomore): Competed mainly at 141-pounds… finished 3-4 in limited action, all in tournament action… recorded two major decisions and one fall. 2008-09 (Freshman): Finished the year with a record of 4-6 in limited action. High School and Personal Data: A four-year wrestler and starter at Orange High School…finished senior season with overall record of 18-6…was a nominee for an Athletic Scholar Award…majoring in business administration…majoring in managementhe has five siblings, David, Jean, Isiah, Hughes Jr. and Maxwell…son of Hughes and Eliamise Valcius…born on Nov. 1, 1990. “I chose Centenary for the chance to be a part of the wrestling team.”
Jose Vega Senior, 125, 5-5 Moonachie, N.J./ Wood-Ridge 2010-11 (Junior): Finished season with a 16-8 record… went 6-5 in tournament action and 10-3 in duals action…also recorded three of his victories by fall and four major decisions…placed second at 125-pounds at the Bob Quade Invitational on Dec. 5… fourth in the Metropolitan Conference Tournament…ranked as high as first in the conferece during the season…selected as an NWCA Academic All-American. 2009-10 (Sophomore): Finished 15-12 on the year…went 8-6 in tournament action and 7-6 in duals events…tied for team lead with six pins…also recorded two major decisions and one technical fall…took second at the Bob Quade Tournament on Dec. 6…finished third at the Ursinus Invitational on Jan. 16…Metropolitan Tournament run ended in the semifinals of wrestlebacks…ranked fifth at 125 in final d3wrestle.com Metropolitan poll. 2008-09 (Freshman): Did not wrestle while at St. Peter’s College in Jersey City. High School and Personal Data: Four-year starter on the wrestling team at Wood-Ridge High School…finished with a career record of 133-18…four-time state qualifier…served as team captain his senior year…three-time county placewinner, including first-place in 2007…region finalist and four-time region placewinner…four-time district champion…2008 District 15 Most Outstanding Wrestler… majoring in criminal justice...has two sisters, Therasa and Gabriela…son of Donna and Jose Vega…born on Dec. 14, 1989. “I came to Centenary because I know I can get a great education and be a part of a quality wrestling team.”
2011-2012 Cyclones J.D. Zitone Junior, 285, 6-0 Montague, N.J./ Port Jervis 2010-11 (Sophomore): Finished season with a 21-9 record…went 13-5 in tournament action and 8-4 in duals action…also recorded eight victories by pinfall, one technical fall and one major decision…placed second at the Ithaca Invitational on Nov. 7…first at the Bob Quade Invitational on Dec. 5…first at the Metropolitan Conference Tournament…ranked as high as fourth in the conference at the heavyweight division throughout the season…wrestled in the NCAA tournament but fell in the Quarterfinals and then again in the wrestleback…named Cyclone of the Week on Mar. 3. 2009-10 (Freshman): As a heavyweight wrestler for Delaware Valley College, finished 25-8 with 10 pins for the fifth-ranked team in the nation…four-time placewinner…took first at 235 in the National Collegiate Wrestling
Association (NCWA) PA State Championships on Feb. 13 in Media, Pa.…finished third in the Cyclone Open on Dec. 6 and placed fourth in both the Wilkes Open (Dec. 28) and the Long Island Open (Jan. 3). High School and Personal Data: Transferred to Centenary after one year at Delaware Valley College in Doylestown, Pa.…two-sport athlete at Port Jervis High School…four-year member of the wrestling team…placed second and fourth in the New York State Tournament…finished with a career record of 115-25…went 39-3 as a senior…also a four-year member of the football team at PJHS…majoring in management…has one sister, Heather…son of Joann and George Zitone…born on April 30, 1990. “I wanted to come to Centenary because it is a small school with an excellent wrestling program.”
2010-2011 SEASON STATISTICS Wrestler Weight Yr.
Season Tourn. Duals Falls TFs
MDs
OT Exh.
Dave Alsieux
141
Sr.
27-6
15-4
12-2
0-0
2-0
10-0
0-0
0-0
Kevin Antero
133
Fr.
6-6
4-6
1-0
1-0
1-0
1-0
0-0
1-0
HWT So.
13-5
9-5
3-0
2-0
0-0
0-0
1-1
2-0
Russell Boardman Alex Braunstein
174
Fr.
0-2
0-2
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-1
0-0
0-0
Chris Burdge
149
Fr.
18-10
14-10
4-0
12-0
0-0
1-0
0-0
0-0
Charles Cannella
174
Sr.
22-13
13-8
9-5
8-2
1-0
1-4
1-0
0-0
Jared Crouse
197
So.
7-8
6-6
1-2
2-4
1-0
1-2
0-0
0-0
Brian Grise
HWT
Fr.
2-2
2-2
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
Dan Harris
165
Fr.
4-5
3-5
0-0
2-4
0-0
0-0
1-0
1-0
John Harvey
141
Fr.
2-2
2-2
0-0
0-0
1-0
1-1
0-1
0-0
Marcus Holmes
149
Fr.
5-4
5-4
0-0
1-0
0-0
2-0
0-1
0-0
Ricky Jorge
125
Fr.
1-8
1-6
0-2
0-3
0-1
0-2
0-0
0-0
Will Livingston
133
Sr.
24-3
14-3
10-0
10-0
4-1
4-0
0-0
0-0
Tim Lutke
197
Jr.
15-1
7-1
8-0
0-1
3-0
1-0
1-1
0-0
Nick Marchiafava
184
Jr.
2-2
2-2
0-0
1-0
0-0
0-1
0-0
0-0
J.J. Mitchell
197
Jr.
15-9
9-6
6-3
6-2
1-0
1-0
0-0
0-0
Craig Montgomery
149
Jr.
5-3
4-2
1-1
0-3
0-0
0-0
1-0
0-0
Mike Montgomery
184
Sr.
1-0
0-0
1-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
David Olmsted
133
Fr.
0-5
0-4
0-0
0-2
0-1
0-0
0-1
0-1
Dallas Overko
165
Fr.
4-7
4-6
0-1
2-3
0-0
0-1
0-0
0-0
Nick Priest
133
Jr.
11-6
10-5
1-1
1-1
0-0
1-2
0-1
0-0
Matt Regan
165
Sr.
28-5
16-4
12-1
3-1
4-0
4-0
0-3
0-0
Ned Ryan
149
Fr.
2-4
2-4
0-0
0-3
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
Brian Schneider
125
Fr.
3-4
2-4
0-0
0-2
0-0
1-1
0-0
1-0
Jonathan Stillo
149
Sr.
25-6
17-2
8-4
6-1
1-0
5-0
0-0
0-0
Cliff Tinsman
157
Fr.
1-4
0-4
0-0
0-2
0-1
1-1
0-0
1-0
Eric Torres
184
Fr.
13-7
9-5
4-2
3-0
0-0
0-0
1-0
0-0
James Valcius
149
Jr.
4-7
4-6
0-0
1-1
0-0
0-2
0-0
0-1
Jose Vega
125
Jr.
16-8
6-5
10-3
3-3
0-0
4-0
0-0
0-0
Owen Vernon
157
Jr.
22-5
13-3
9-2
6-0
3-1
1-0
0-0
0-0
HWT So.
21-9
13-5
8-4
8-2
1-0
1-0
1-0
0-0
J.D. Zitone
2012 NWCA/CLIFF KEEN NATIONAL DUALS This season, the Cyclones have been invited to the 2012 NWCA/Cliff Keen National Duals scheduled for January 7-8, 2012 in the Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield, Ill. Only the elite 16 teams from Division II, Division III, NAIA, NJCAA, and Women are selected to compete in the event. The No. 19th Ranked Centenary College Wrestling Team will be joined by Augsburg, Concordia (Minn), Dubuque, Elmhurst, Ithaca, Johnson and Wales, Mount Union, North Central, Olivet, Rhode Island, St. John’s, UW- Lacrosse, UW – Stevens Point, UW- Whitewater, and Wartburg at the DIII level.
The Cyclones look to raise $16,000 to allow for 20 wrestlers and two coaches to attend this year’s great tournament and are looking towards the community for their help raising the funds to allow for this tremendous opportunity to happen. For years the Centenary College Wrestling Team has helped out the community from shoveling residential sidewalks and driveways to hosting youth wrestling clinics, and strives to put the community first. Now the Cyclones hope the community will respond back to their efforts and provide them with this unforgettable once in a lifetime opportunity to participate in the duals.
Zeitler wrestling facility The Zeitler Wrestling Facility was completed in January of 2010. The 5,000 square foot addition to the John M. Reeves Student Recreation Center will help take Centenary’s wrestling program to new levels. The new facility contains a wrestling room and office space, and makes the Reeves Student Recreation Center, which was renovated and expanded in 2007, an even more attractive facility for prospective student-athletes.
Funding for this facility was made possible by a gift to The Campaign for Centenary College from a donor who wishes to remain anonymous. The new wrestling room also includes a wrestling mat that encompasses 3,928 square feet, a cardio room with stationary bikes, treadmills, climbing ropes that reach 15 feet in height, pull-up bars and a wrestlers’ storage area. There is a 55-inch flat screen television is mounted on the wall and the room has a surround-sound stereo system.
2011-2012 BOOSTERS To this year’s Centenary Wrestlers: “GO, MIGHTY CYCLONES, GO!” - Your Wrestling Alumni “Good is the Enemy of Great” - The Vega Family
Family of Adam Daniels - Blessing Aunt Gladys
“Good Luck Cyclones! “Have a great season Jose Vega!” - The Barteck Family
Good Luck Adam Swift and the Cyclones! - Mom and Dad “In Honor of Tim Lutke and Coach Garriques, Keep up the great work!” - The Tonnesen Family “Good Luck Adam Swift!” - Mary Ann Mazza
“Good Luck Phillip, and Cyclones!”
“Good Luck Team!” - The Zitone Family
2011-2012 BOOSTERS “A Man can be as great as he wants to be. If you believe in yourself and have the courage, determination, the dedication, the competitve drive, and if you are willing to sacrifice the little things in life and pay for the things that are worthwhile, it can be done” - Vince Lombardi “Best Wishes for a successful Season” - Mr. and Mrs. Cliff McPeak “Good Luck - Show them all what a Cyclone can really do!”
THE METROPOLITAN WRESTLING CONFERENCE Delaware Valley College
Elizabethtown College
700 East Butler Ave. Doylestown, PA 18901 Nickname: Aggies Colors: Green and Gold SID: Matt Levy Email: Matthew.Levy@delval.edu Website: athletics.delval.edu
Hunter College
One Alpha Drive Elizabethtown, PA 17022 Nickname: Blue Jays Colors: Blue and Grey SID: Matt Heffelfinger Email: heffelfingerm@etown.edu Website: www.etownbluejays.com
695 Park Avenue New York, NY 10021 Nickname: Hawks Colors: Purple, Gold and White SID: Rita Chinvere Email: rita.chinvere@hunter.cunv.edu Website: www.huntercollegeathletics.com
The College of New Jersey 2000 Pennington Road Ewing, NJ 08628-0718 Nickname: Lions Colors: Blue and Gold SID: Mark Gola Email: golam@tcnj.edu Website: www.tcnjathletics.com
King’s College
133 North River Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 Nickname: Monarchs Colors: Red and Gold SID: Bob Ziadie Email: robertziadie@kings.edu Website: www.kingscollegeathletics.com
NYU
181 Mercer Street New York, NY 10012 Nickname: Violets Colors: Purple and White SID: Jeff Bernstein Email: jeffrey.bernstein@nyu.edu Website: www.gonyuathletics.com
Wilkes University
84 West South Street Wilkes Barre, PA 18766 Nickname: Colonels Colors: Navy Blue and Gold SID: Vince Scalzo Email: vincent.scalzo@wilkes.edu Website: www.gowilkesu.com
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University of Scranton
800 Linden Street Scranton, PA 18510 Nickname: Royals Colors: Purple and White SID: Kevin Southard Email: southardk2@scranton.edu Website: www.scranton.edu/athletics
York (Pa.) College
441 Country Club Road York, PA 17403-3651 Nickname: Spartans Colors: Kelly Green and White SID: Scott Guise Email: sguise@ycp.edu Website: www.ycpspartans.com