Caruso Tournament at Newark, NJ. Girls' JV Basketball vs. Lawrenceville at 4 p.m. In retaliation, the lawsuit claims, Antonelli and other coaches tried to thwart his plans to move on to a college with a nationally ranked wrestling program. The intimidation and hazing allegedlycontinued after the trip, withteammates often dunking the boy's head into a toiletand flushing itas they chanted "swirly, swirly, swirly!". So in December 2016, during one of the biggest wrestling tournaments in the country, the Beast of the East,it came as no surprise that theteam would grabits 20th straight win. Check out Frank Mattiace's high school sports timeline including meet updates while playing wrestling and football at Blair Academy from 2012 through 2013. Each season, Blair livestreams a number of athletic contests so that parents, alumni and friends of the School around the world can watch the Buccaneers compete online. Boys' Varsity Basketball vs. Mercersburg at 3 p.m. ), Poz latest N.J. star in NCAA wrestling rankings. All videos can be accessed by clicking the links in the accordions below on the day of the event, or by visiting Blair's LocalLive webpage at https://events.locallive.tv/schools/guest/blair . Then, it gets old and they get over it," Antonelli allegedly said. Boys' Varsity Squash vs. Westminster, Collegiate, and Delbarton School at 2 p.m. During a 23-year career in engineering, Chris worked in pharmaceutical manufacturing, validation consulting, and medical device research and development. Blair Academy (N.J.), Brecksville-Broadview Heights (Ohio) and Baylor School (Tenn). At Blair, I've learned when to be serious and when to have fun. Blair Academy was named the United States' "Team of the Decade" for the first decade of the 21st century, when the team ranked number-one in the nation seven times, number-two twice and number-three once. He has suffered nightmares,fears physical and sexual contact andcontinues to suffer "severe mental anguish," according to his complaint. Wrestling became an official team sport at the private School in 1924. Bergen Catholic tops Blair Academy 33-19 to cap off a 3-0 day at the Who's Number 1 Duals in Oradell. The team went undefeated, winning all fiveduals by significant amounts. He and his wife, Kristi, and their children, Tyler, Tanner, Chelsea, and Adison, live in Blairstown. The next morning, the student said, the two seniors ordered him into the hotel shower and forced him to take off his boxer shorts. 103 Evan Silver 1st 165 lbs Fr. Coming soon: Buford Wrestling Beanies $15. 3 teams in the country this weekend! 120 Charles Tucker 2nd He has suffered nightmares, fears physical and sexual contact and continues to suffer "severe mental anguish," according to his complaint. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our The years of hazing left the ex-studentwith lasting emotional scars, according to the lawsuit, which described him as depressed and emotionally distressed, fearful of intimacy and unable to trust others. The suit seeks unspecified damages from the Blairstown, New Jersey school as well as four administrators and four wrestling coaches, including Antonelli. There is no question that this school year has already had its fair share of athletic accomplishments from the Bucs. Girls' Varsity Basketball vs. Hill at 5 p.m. Chris Thatcher joined Blairs faculty in 2016 as a chemistry and physics teacher and assistant wrestling coach. Boys' Varsity Basketball vs. Hill at 7 p.m. The official 2018-19 Wrestling Roster for the Princeton University Tigers . 152 Mike Galante 3rd Semifinal Results. With Joey McKennas stirring second-place finish at 141 lbsat the 2019 NCAAs and the fifth- and seventh-place finishes there from Matt Kolodzik and Jordan Kutler at 149 lbs and 174 lbs respectively,Blair has now had 69NCAA All-Americans. At Blair, I've learned when to be serious and when to have fun. A former grappler on Blair Academy's wrestling team is suing the elite boarding school in Warren County, New Jersey, claiming coaches and administrators turned a blind eye while he was subjected to years of hazing and sexual assaults by fellow wrestlers. Upon graduation from the Naval Academy with a bachelor of science in economics, Mike served as an officer in the United States Marine Corps and deployed several times to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom with the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines; 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines; and 1-2-1 Military Transition Team. When the student reported the attacks to then-head wrestling coach Brian Antonelli, Antonelli laughed off the claims and dismissed hazing incidents as "rites of passage," according to the complaint, filed in state Superior Court in Sussex County. 10:00AM - Championship Round 1. #goblair #blairbucs . The boy said he was interviewed by Fortunato in April 2020 regarding the allegations, but he graduatedbelieving no investigations were ever done. The award was created by Col. (ret) David Ritterpusch, author of The Standard of Excellence, an extensive history of Blair wrestling, to honor the late Major Ray Mendoza '87, a standout wrestler during his time at Blair, who was killed-in-action in Iraq in November 2005. 112 Sean Gray 1st brought home fifth. Skove, a returning state qualifier, had a bye, an 8-3 decision and a 5-2 win over No. Blair finished in 1st place with 292 team points, almost 80 points ahead of the second . 5:00PM (est.) 157 lbs Jr. They defeated Waynesburg and St. Christopher's, the top team from Virginia. 8:00AM - Doors open to public. "When he was a fifth-grader, he could beat most of the Lewiston High School wrestlers," Bob Rogers said. Starting in 2001 with future NCAA greats Steve Mocco and Cory Cooperman, Blair wrestlers have gone a stunning 26 and fourin USA All-Star events. Our football program in New Jersey is built around one motto: ohana. Varsity Boys' Soccer vs. Pennington at4:15p.m. Varsity Football vs. Penn Charter at3p.m. 1 ranked high school wrestling team in. 132 Alex Rinaldi 4th Our wrestling program offers state of the art facilities and highly trained coaches who have college wrestling and college coaching experience. 285 lbs Final - Carter Neves, Blair Academy vs Jim Mullen, St. Joseph . |, Patrick Lanni | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com He was also an NCAA qualifier and ACC champion at the University of Virginia, where he earned his bachelors degree in government studies and master of education/teaching. NJ.com's High School Game Changers Sports Awards: Nominate your game changer now! (M) Denotes a recipient of the Major Ray Mendoza Award, which is presented to an individual wrestler who scores the most team pointsat the annual Ironman, Beast of the East or national prep tournament. and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. The coach "merely laughed the incident off," the suit alleges. |, Jake Aferiat | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Varsity Field Hockey vs. Hun at 2:30p.m. he streams focus on sports that are easy to film and watch onscreen, including football, soccer, field hockey, basketball, squash, swimming, wrestling, lacrosse, softball, baseball, and tennis. Girls' JV Basketball vs. Lawrenceville School at 4 p.m. Fraternities have announced sweeping changes in recent years, but families of young men who have died in hazing-related incidents say it's not enough. 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The Blair coaches allegedly called the college's coach and accused their former athlete of being a "baby" who needed to "toughen up.". 6 Southern has more champs than No. The boy said he was interviewed by Fortunato in April 2020 regarding the allegations, but he graduated believing no investigations were ever done. On Friday, Wask won by fall in a match against . Swimming vs. High Point/Wallkill Valley at 2 p.m. During that period, wrestlers captured 23 All-American places that included seven NCAA championships, four seconds and five thirds. The tony boarding school, set far back from the road on 463 wooded acres in Warren County, charges almost $70,000for full-time residential tuition. THE SERIES PENN STATE. Shortly after joining the team as a freshman in 2016, the student was assaulted by two upperclassmen on a trip to a wrestling competition . Boys' Varsity Squash vs. Delbarton at 4 p.m. 9 Southern earns Robin Leff team title, Jordan Burroughs, James Green back on U.S. wrestling world teams after trials wins, N.J. wrestlers rock in Fargo: 3 national champs, 20 All-Americans. 130 Adam Frey 1st and TJ Stewart 22 (215 lbs. On our historic campus, located 65 miles from New York City in northwest New Jersey, students pursue a superior college preparatory education amid a rich, vibrant community life. Waccabuc, N.Y. 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Mark Perry, a two-time NCAA champ and four-time All-American for Iowa, is head coach of Iowa's Hawkeye Wrestling Club. Girls' Varsity Basketball vs. Mercersburg at 1:30 p.m. The student did later attend the school. |, Mak Ojutiku | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com 182 Nicholas DiNapoli 6th Blair returns to the mat this weekend, traveling to Newark, Delaware, to compete in the Beast of the East Tournament. The purpose of the Blair Wrestling Club is to provide individuals with a program that promotes the development of wrestling skills, sportsmanship, individual character, strength, and stamina. Blair wrestlers are coaching at top universities across the United States. Varsity Football vs. Lawrenceville at4:30 p.m. Girls' Varsity Basketball vs. Life Center Academy at 6 p.m. At 152 pounds, Southern Regional junior Matt Henrich came from the No. The tony boarding school charges almost $70,000 for full-time residential tuition. 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Required for FB Comments. and YouTube's terms of service is available here. The second-ranked University of Iowa wrestling team hosts No. They then "wrestled and overpowered" the freshman and covered his face in soap, according to the suit. Blair Academy has been competing in football since 1884, and the team continues to build upon our tradition of success. The team roster, and downloadable, printable roster for the 2017-2018 Blair Buccaneers Wrestling. Varsity Wrestling vs. Wyoming Seminary at 7p.m. NJ.com's High School Game Changers Sports Awards: Nominate your game changer now. A little more than a month into the WPIAL Class 3A wrestling schedule, things have been very unusual in the team portion of the season. If you are interested in watching an older game or match not listed here, please contact Rhett Moroses '13, Assistant Athletic Director, at (908) 362-6121, ext. Antonelli did not respond to a phone call and an email seekingcomment. Wrestling - Coaching Staff; Image We will be offering a one-day training session on October 9, 2022, in preparation for the Super 32 tournament. Day / Date Opponent Location Time / Result; Friday / November 11. |, Ryan Patti | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com 125 Chris Villalonga 1st In effect, Blair has won these two top in-season national tournaments almost three times as often as have all other programs in the United States combined. ), earned an impressive second in his weight class after being seeded only 10th in his bracket. email: Tom.Beuglas@bufordcityschools.org to check sizes/purchase. Shortly after joining the team as a freshman in 2016, the student was assaulted by two upperclassmen on a trip to a wrestling competition, when the two teammates forced him into a bed and later pulled him into a shower and stripped off his clothes, according to a lawsuit filed last month. The Blair Academy wrestling team hadn't . Escape the Rock Tournament, Council Rock South, Council Rock North, Blair Academy, Malvern Preparatory School, OPEN, New Faith Christian Academy Away Council Rock South High School 7:45:24 . 275 Chris Denker 7th, Blair Academy 1st place The Blair Academy wrestling team competed in the Sam Cali Invitational this past week. The same skills of teamwork, problem solving and creativity that are inherent to our academic success are also practiced on the court and field. In 2021, Blairregistered a near-record five beast champs, Boys' Varsity Basketball vs. Covenant Prep at 6:30 p.m. NJ/NY National Prep Wrestling Qualifier at 11 a.m. View Full Bio. He completed his undergraduate degree at Johns Hopkins University and received his masters degree in education from the University of Pennsylvania in 2021. 152: Paul Ognissanti Brooklyn Park, MD (Blair Academy) DEC Cael Weidemoyer Telford, PA (Faith Christian Academy), 4-2 160: Zander Silva Jackson, NJ (Christian Brothers Academy) DEC Ryan Burton NY . A former grappler on Blair Academy's wrestling team is suing the elite boarding school in Warren County, claiming coaches and administrators turned a blind eye while he was subjected to years of hazing and sexual assaults by fellow wrestlers. RSS Feeds Subscribe to Alerts. |, Tim McClain | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Michael Carbonaro 00 joined Blairs wrestling coaching staff as an assistant during the 2014-2015 season. 1 rank with win over Blair Academy. So in December 2016, during one of the biggest wrestling tournaments in the country, the Beast of the East, it came as no surprise that the team would grab its 20th consecutive win. His teaching and coaching experience includes 10 years at St. Christophers School in Virginia, where he served as an upper-school mathematics teacher, freshman dean and head wrestling coach. 135 Austin Ormsbee 1st The prep school in Blairstown, N.J., has attracted three of Maryland's top high school athletes, including Ryan Davis, who was to have been a junior at McDonogh. All rights reserved (About Us). 2 and No. 16th-seeded freshman helps blair win 20th consecutive beast of the east crown, west morris tops nj teams Despite his reluctance, he complied, but then was told to get under the covers, the suit states. This weekend, the Blair Academy wrestling team competed in the Walsh Jesuit Ironman Tournament. Click here for FB Comments Settings page Blair Academy Roster Blair Bucs clinched first place in the 2021 Walsh Jesuit Ironman Tournament in Ohio this past weekend, competing against teams from close to 30 states. During his time at Blair, Ross distinguished himself as wrestling team captain and a national prep champion. Blair wrestling head coach Ross Gitomer 05praised the team for their focus and hard work, saying, One of the mental techniques the coaches have been working on with the athletes has been fighting through positions, especially when youretired. Blair's Strategic Plan 2018-2025 About Blair Head of School Welcome Blair Values All In: Celebrating 175 Years Blair at a Glance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Board of Trustees Publications & News Campus & Community Faculty & Staff Directory Employment Opportunities School Store Admission Welcome to Blair Upcoming Events 275 Ed Allegra DNP, Blair Academy 1st place Girls' Varsity Squash vs. Hewitt School/Lancaster Country Day at 4 p.m. Varsity Football vs. Capital Prep at 2:30 p.m. The hazing intensified when the boy was a senior, the suit said. pinning four of his opponents including his opponent in the 113 lb finals. Boys' Varsity Basketball vs. Peddie School at 5:30 p.m. The boy said he also received explicit threats from a wrestler that he would be victimized by gangs. ), who each placed first in their weight classes. The family lives in Wayside House on Park Street. The official 2021-22 Men's Basketball Roster for the Duke University Bill Evans | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. The suit identifies the alleged victim only as "John Doe." 354 Following. Varsity Wrestling vs. Blair Duals at 12 p.m. 189 Jason Patterson 4th The Five Fundamentals of Living & Working at Blair, Chiang-Elghanayan Center for Innovation and Collaboration, Videos of the Chiang-Elghanayan Center in Action, The Chiang-Elghanayan Center for Innovation & Collaboration, https://events.locallive.tv/schools/guest/blair. To purchase this book, please visit the Blair Academy School Store. |, Mak Ojutiku | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com The tony boarding school, set far back from the road on 463 wooded acres in Warren County, charges almost $70,000 for full-time residential tuition. 152 Jesse Shanaman 5th Desmond Boyle | For lehighvalleylive.com. Blairs Bobby Weaver won an Olympic Gold Medal for the United States in 1984 and Blairs Mark Lieberman was elected to the Wrestling Hall of Fame In 2019. Gino Fluri joined Blair's wrestling coaching staff as an assistant during the 2022-2023 season. The Journeymen Fall Classic is once again a must-watch event on the national high school circuit with over 30 ranked wrestlers headlining the field. |, Jake Aferiat | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com The 2023 Escape the Rock broadcast starts on Jan 14, 2023 and runs until Jan 15, 2023. To watch an event, viewers must first create a free account with LocalLive, then sign in for each livestream. Varsity Girls' Soccer vs. Pope John at4:15p.m. Blairstown, NJ: 1:00 pm Saturday/ February 18 (*N*) . Watch videos for the 2023 Escape the Rock wrestling event on FloWrestling.org. . and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. Antonelli allegedly came to his home and admitted he was aware of the assaultsbut brushed them off as "rites of passage" by seniors. Varsity Field Hockey vs. Lawrenceville at2p.m. New London, CT. . The boy said he had his sights set on a prestigious university where he had been accepted to the wrestling team on a full scholarship. Amateur Wrestling Magazine placed him on its . Former Allen, Texas hammer AJ Ferrari rolls to an Ironman title in 2017. Mark Wogenrich Sep 9, 2020 10:51 AM EDT Shayne Van Ness, the nation's top-ranked high. He's now a nationally ranked wrestler at a college program but remains in a "fragile" emotional state after his experience at Blair, his attorney, Michael Garcia, said in a telephone interview last week. 103 John Giacche 1st Antonelli,who stepped down last monthafter leading the team to national titles from 2015 to 2019,remains active in the wrestling program and is assistant director of athletics at the school. consistently ranking first in the nation among preparatory schools, Blair Academy hires alumnus with New Jersey ties as new head wrestling coach, Former Blair women's wrestler takes step toward Olympics, growing sport for girls, Sussex County Community College students can now live at Centenary University, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Blair alumnus Brian Antonelli (class of 1993) took over the program in 2014, leading the team to national prepteam titles from 2015 through 2019 and to the #1 ranking in the USA for 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018 and 2018-2019, running Blair's total as the top high school team in America to 16. From 2019 to 2021, he worked as a humanities teaching fellow and wrestling coach at St. Pauls School. Blair Academy hires alumnus with New Jersey ties as new head wrestling coach. Welcome to the rivalry, Jude Correa. Mike resides in Blairstown with his wife, Renee, and children, Xavier 18, Victoria and Francesca. He's now a nationally ranked wrestler at a college program but remains in a "fragile" emotional state after his experience at Blair, his attorney, Michael Garcia, said in a telephone interview last week. Blair wrestlers have won 65individual Ironman crowns, far surpassing peer schools such as St. Edward (OH), which is second 107 Ayden Smith Easton, PA (Notre Dame Green Pond) DEC . He is currently employed as a middle school teacher. Jan. 28 edition includes 24 others. Our athletes knew the Ironman was going to be a grind type of tournament, but they stepped up to the challenge, and it paid off for them.. Boys' Varsity Squash vs. Delbarton School at 4:15 p.m. 6 min read Thomas Stewart of Blair Academy takes down Perry's Logan Shephard during a 5-2 win in the Final Round of the Ironman Wrestling Tournament on Saturday,. Varsity Wrestling vs. Navy Prep at 3 p.m. 2020 MAPL Boys' Basketball Semifinal at 7:30 p.m. 2020 MAPL Girls' Basketball Finals at 12 p.m. 2020 MAPL Boys' Basketball Finals at 2 p.m. 157 lbs So. 145 Chris Stout 5th 215 Ben Kinerson 1st Michael Carbonaro '00, Assistant Coach The boy said he had a meeting during his senior yearwith Christopher Fortunato, then the academy's head of school, and other administrators, but that they refused to look into the incidents. Watch Ferrari wrestle at the 2018 Walsh Jesuit Ironman December 7-8 for his new scho. 1, 2 & 3, Heavyweight shuffle not reflected in latest national rankings, but be patient, 3 N.J. upperweights continue climb in NCAA wrestling rankings, Nationally ranked wrestlers seeded in Mobbin Media Classic at St. Joseph (Met. View Full Bio. Other coaches were informed as well, but to no avail, the student said. NJ.com's High School Game Changers Sports Awards: Nominate your game changer now! Blair Academy's Daniel Wask wrestles Notre Dame's Garrett Tettemer at 172-pounds as Notre Dame wrestling hosts Blair Academy on Jan 7, 2022. The first Blair head coaches during this era of national prominence were Lehigh All-American Tom Hutchinson, who succeeded the father of Blair wrestling Bob Dalling in 1972, and Bob Latessa, who succeeded Hutchinson in 1983. Bellbrook, Ohio Blair Academy. His wrestlers went on to win 12 national titles and earn 41 All-America laurels. In the last three decades of the 20th century, Blair experienced sustained national prominence as a result of its wrestlers' success during their time as students and after graduation. The next morning, the student said, the two seniors ordered him into the hotel shower and forced him to take offhis boxer shorts. The Journeymen Fall . 174: Dalton, Ga. / McCallie School: Wrestling Coaching Staff. In theprocess, Blair wrestlers have had four pins and three major decisions and havewon 96 team points for the United States, while giving up just 12! We believe that 1, 2 & 3, Heavyweight shuffle not reflected in latest national rankings, but be patient, 3 N.J. upperweights continue climb in NCAA wrestling rankings, Nationally ranked wrestlers seeded in Mobbin Media Classic at St. Joseph (Met. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 5/1/2021). A Blair Standard ofExcellence trademark is that 42 of its 69All-Americans (62 percent) placed in the top three at NCAAs, as follows: 17 champs, 10 runners-up and 15 third-place finishes. Overall, the teamhad sevenwrestlers compete in the finals, and had sixchampions. Varsity Boys' Soccervs. Johnson at4:15p.m. 130 Anthony Valles 3rd 119 Travis Blasco 1st Founded in 1848, Blair Academy is a dynamic, coeducational New Jersey boarding school where students in grades 9-12 pursue a superior college preparatory education empowered by strong faculty-student relationships and a vibrant community life. Ross Gitomer 05returns to his alma mater as a math teacher and head coach of the wrestling program. Founded in 1848, Blair Academy is a dynamic, coeducational New Jersey boarding school where students in grades 9-12 pursue a superior college preparatory education empowered by strong faculty-student relationships and a vibrant community life. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our The Blair Wrestling team traveled to Richmond, Virginia to compete at the St. Christopher's Duals. Date: Event: Location: Result: 4/7-8: Journeyman World Classic: Albany, NY : 4/14: 2023 Women's National Championship: Spokane, WA : . The "swirlies" continued and the wrestling locker room was closed three times by Antonelli to prevent hazing, according to the suit. Click here for more details and to register for the event. . 171 Corey Peltier 2nd Blair has been the overall national prep tournament champion39 times: first in 1974; then 33 consecutive times from 1981 to 2013; and again from 2015 to 2019. 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