Norwich wrestlers knock off Yellowjackets
Evening Sun Report
Wrestling
Norwich 43, Oneonta 39
NORWICH – Norwich kicked off the second half of the season with an upset victory over Oneonta Wednesday night at Norwich High School.
Previously winless in six prior dual meets, Norwich clinched its win over Oneonta (11-5 overall) in the 220-pound matchup when first-year wrestler, Jared Wilber, earned a 6-1 decision over the ‘Jackets’ Chris Walrath. “Jared has never wrestled before, and I told him this is something he will never forget,” said Norwich coach Joe Downey, who said Wilber came out for the team in early December.
NHS dominated the lower weights with a string of wins that created a 40-9 lead with six matches remaining. Ty Rifanburg (99), Cole Rifanburg (106), Carter Hubbard (113), and Trey Muserallo (120) were particularly effective at the outset from the top position, and all four ran the arm bar to perfection to earn back points. “In the past, you used to choose bottom and it was a sure thing to get out and get your one point,” Downey said. “We have guys that are very good on top, and they do a good job with their tilts and armbars.”
Tristan Rifanburg (132) was impressive with technical fall over Oneonta’s Mel Ackley, Nick Murphy (138) won by pin late in the third period, and Josh Meyers (145) saved Norwich team points when he took Oneonta’s well regarded James Longo the distance losing by decision. Norwich sophomore Frank Garcia (152) returned from a four-week absence to gain a first-period pin of Sam Sherrill.
“Oneonta has a very good dual meet team, we’re just a bad matchup for them,” Downey said.
Norwich competes in the Leo J. Sammon Memorial Tournament at Ilion this weekend.
Results
99: Ty Rifanburg (N) tech fall over Jimmy Verrelli, 19-2, 4:00. 106: Cole Rifanburg (N) pinned Mitchell Spaziani, 3:19. 113: Carter Hubbard (N) pinned Joe Sherrill, 4:39. 120: Trey Muserallo (N) pinned Dylan Breed, 3:27. 126: Dalton Hornsby (O) won by fft. 132: Tristan Rifanburg (N) tech fall over Mel Ackley, 17-0. 138: Nick Murphy (N) pinned Austin Scheer, 5:25. 145: James Longo (O) dec. Josh Meyers, 8-1. 152: Frank Garcia (N) pinned Sam Sherrill, 1:12. 160: Dillon Farrell (O) won by fft. 170: Kirkland Dolan (O) pinned Dan Conant, 3:52. 182: Christian Choppra (O) won by fft. 195: Thomas Fisher (O) pinned Dylan Richer, 1:17. 220: Jared Wilber (N) dec. Kris Walrath, 6-1. 285: Cory Corkwell (O) pinned Matt Lippa, 1:29. Exhibition: (99 pounds) Nick Stirone (N) dec. Jimmy Verrelli, 8-3.
Boys’ Bowling
Susquehanna Valley 5, Norwich 0
CONKLIN - Coming off the holiday break, Norwich slumped in all three games against Susquehanna Valley Wednesday afternoon losing by shutout.
Corey Huggins was consistent for the Tornado with all three games ranging from 188 to 201. He led NHS with a 586 triple. Norwich hosts Owego on Monday, Jan. 7.
Varsity Honor Scores
NHS (2,465): Matt glad Stone, 202; Corey Huggins, 201.
SV (2,789): Kevin Terwilliger, 226, 212, 19; Mike Martin, 227, 208, 606; Steve Vallese, 201.
JV: Sus Valley won 5-0.
Wrestling
Norwich 43, Oneonta 39
NORWICH – Norwich kicked off the second half of the season with an upset victory over Oneonta Wednesday night at Norwich High School.
Previously winless in six prior dual meets, Norwich clinched its win over Oneonta (11-5 overall) in the 220-pound matchup when first-year wrestler, Jared Wilber, earned a 6-1 decision over the ‘Jackets’ Chris Walrath. “Jared has never wrestled before, and I told him this is something he will never forget,” said Norwich coach Joe Downey, who said Wilber came out for the team in early December.
NHS dominated the lower weights with a string of wins that created a 40-9 lead with six matches remaining. Ty Rifanburg (99), Cole Rifanburg (106), Carter Hubbard (113), and Trey Muserallo (120) were particularly effective at the outset from the top position, and all four ran the arm bar to perfection to earn back points. “In the past, you used to choose bottom and it was a sure thing to get out and get your one point,” Downey said. “We have guys that are very good on top, and they do a good job with their tilts and armbars.”
Tristan Rifanburg (132) was impressive with technical fall over Oneonta’s Mel Ackley, Nick Murphy (138) won by pin late in the third period, and Josh Meyers (145) saved Norwich team points when he took Oneonta’s well regarded James Longo the distance losing by decision. Norwich sophomore Frank Garcia (152) returned from a four-week absence to gain a first-period pin of Sam Sherrill.
“Oneonta has a very good dual meet team, we’re just a bad matchup for them,” Downey said.
Norwich competes in the Leo J. Sammon Memorial Tournament at Ilion this weekend.
Results
99: Ty Rifanburg (N) tech fall over Jimmy Verrelli, 19-2, 4:00. 106: Cole Rifanburg (N) pinned Mitchell Spaziani, 3:19. 113: Carter Hubbard (N) pinned Joe Sherrill, 4:39. 120: Trey Muserallo (N) pinned Dylan Breed, 3:27. 126: Dalton Hornsby (O) won by fft. 132: Tristan Rifanburg (N) tech fall over Mel Ackley, 17-0. 138: Nick Murphy (N) pinned Austin Scheer, 5:25. 145: James Longo (O) dec. Josh Meyers, 8-1. 152: Frank Garcia (N) pinned Sam Sherrill, 1:12. 160: Dillon Farrell (O) won by fft. 170: Kirkland Dolan (O) pinned Dan Conant, 3:52. 182: Christian Choppra (O) won by fft. 195: Thomas Fisher (O) pinned Dylan Richer, 1:17. 220: Jared Wilber (N) dec. Kris Walrath, 6-1. 285: Cory Corkwell (O) pinned Matt Lippa, 1:29. Exhibition: (99 pounds) Nick Stirone (N) dec. Jimmy Verrelli, 8-3.
Boys’ Bowling
Susquehanna Valley 5, Norwich 0
CONKLIN - Coming off the holiday break, Norwich slumped in all three games against Susquehanna Valley Wednesday afternoon losing by shutout.
Corey Huggins was consistent for the Tornado with all three games ranging from 188 to 201. He led NHS with a 586 triple. Norwich hosts Owego on Monday, Jan. 7.
Varsity Honor Scores
NHS (2,465): Matt glad Stone, 202; Corey Huggins, 201.
SV (2,789): Kevin Terwilliger, 226, 212, 19; Mike Martin, 227, 208, 606; Steve Vallese, 201.
JV: Sus Valley won 5-0.
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