| Hoskins' Headlines
2011 - 2012
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Concorde District Tournament
February 3 - 4, 2012
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BULLDOGS BULLDOZE TO DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP
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The Westfield Wrestling team entered the Concorde District Tournament on a late season roll hoping to continue that momentum into the final three post season tournaments. So far, so good.
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| 2011 Concorde District Champion Team - All 12 Wrestlers Regional Qualifiers |
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The Grapplin’ Bulldogs jumped to a 29 point lead after Day 1 of the tournament, advancing all 12 wrestlers into either the Championship or Consolation Finals on Saturday. The Bulldogs not only managed to hang on to the lead during Day 2 but they extended it by placing an astounding 9 wrestlers in the Championship matches. The Bulldogs performed admirably during the finals, coming away with 7 District Champions to go along with 2 runner-ups, 2 thirds and a fourth place finish. All of Westfield’s wrestlers qualified for the Northern Region Tournament, and the 7 District Champions ties the Westfield record for the most district titles in a season set by the 2005 team.
Scratching and clawing their way to an individual District Title were Sophomore Gabe Ryan (106), Sophomore David Aiello (113), Senior Brett Campbell (120), Junior Derek Arnold (138), Junior Beau Donahue (152), Freshman Austin Knies (182) and Senior Mitch Polizzi (220).
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| 2012 Champs - Mitch Polizzi, Austin Knies, Beau Donahue, Derek Arnold, Brett Campbell, David Aiello, and Gabe Ryan |
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Making the finals and placing second were Senior Ben Cameron (132) and Junior Stephen Aiello (145). Finishing third in the consolation finals were Junior Frank Aiello (160) and Junior Tyler Morson (170). Senior Artie Pickett (126) closed out the placements with a fourth place medal.
The Bulldogs travel to Hayfield High School next weekend to compete in the Northern Region Tournament.
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Curry's Auto Classic / Freedom Invitational
January 28, 2012
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BULLDOGS WIN BIG IN REGULAR SEASON FINALE
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The Westfield Grapplers closed out the regular season in style with a dominant showing in the Curry's Auto Classic at Freedom High School.
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| 2012 Tournament Placers (aka the team) |
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Westfield captured the team title by sending a whopping 9 wrestlers to the finals and capturing 5 championships in the individual format tournament.
The Bulldogs were led by Tournament Champions Senior Brett Campbell (120), Junior Derek Arnold (138), Junior Stephen Aiello (145), Junior Beau Donahue (152), and Junior Tyler Morson (170).
Reaching the finals and placing second were Sophomore David Aiello (113), Senior Artie Pickett (126), Senior Ben Cameron (132), and Junior Frank Aiello (160).
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| 2012 Tournament Champs |
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| Capturing 3rd place
medals in the consolation
finals were Sophomore
Gabe Ryan (106),
Freshman Ryan
Yorkdale (113), Freshman
Austin Knies (182), and
Senior Mitch Polizzi (220).
Freshman Justin Yorkdale
rounded out the placers
with a 4rth place finish.
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As an added bonus Senior Brett Campbell (120) received the tournament’s Outstanding Wrestler Award for winning a tough 120 lbs. weight class.
To punctuate the Bulldogs recent run of great wrestling, three wrestlers have achieved milestones that are note worthy.
Senior Brett Campbell (120) reached the 100 CAREER PINS (100 and counting) to go along with his 184 career wins (and counting).
Junior Derek Arnold (138) wrapped up his 100th CAREER WIN (102 and counting) this weekend at Freedom High School.
Junior Stephen Aiello (145) reached his 100th CAREER WIN (128 and counting) a few weeks back during the Beast of the East tournament in Delaware.
Westfield congratulates all three wrestlers and the team for a great weekend and regular season.
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| Brett Campbell - 100 Career Pins |
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| Derek Arnold - 100 Career Wins |
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| Stephen Aiello - 100 Career Wins |
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Viking Duals
January 20 - 21, 2012 (Day 2 Cancelled)
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BULLDOG SUCCESS CONTINUES AT VIKING DUALS
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The Bulldogs took a short hop west to Loudoun Valley High School in Purcellville to mix it up in the Viking Duals this weekend, and Westfield continued their annual dominance at this competitive dual event before Mother Nature and the area school systems put an end to the fun.
Starting in the late afternoon on Friday the Bulldogs wrestled into prime time, squeezing in 3 dual matches with Cosby, Freedom, and Heritage High Schools
The Grapplers finished with a 3-0 team mark, winning big in two of the duals and having a tightly contested brawl with Freedom High School. Westfield overcame their 2 match forfeit deficit and finished in a flurry against Freedom, capturing the final 4 matches after the challengers had trimmed the team score to a 3 point deficit.
The whole team enjoyed success on the mats, with many of the wrestlers racking up 3-0 records. At the completion of the 3rd dual, word came down that all activities for Saturday were cancelled, eliminating the final 5 duals scheduled for Saturday.
Next week Westfield finishes out the regular season with a short drive over the Loudoun County line to Freedom High School for their annual invitational tournament.
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Senior Night
January 17, 2012
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BULLDOGS FINISH DISTRICT DUALS UNBLEMISHED
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The Grappling Bulldogs finished their Concord District duals undefeated and celebrated Senior Night at home in front of an appreciative crowd. Westfield ran their district dual record to 5 – 0 with wins over Herndon High School (56 – 9) and Chantilly High School (59 – 15). On the season, Westfield improved their dual record to 13 – 3.
Westfield would like to congratulate Seniors Brett Campbell (120), Artie Pickett (126), Ben Cameron (132), and Mitch Polizzi (220) on their athletic and academic success during their high school careers and best of luck in the future! Finish strong!
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Eastern States Classic
January 13 - 14, 2012
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BULLDOGS SHOW STRONG AT EASTERN STATES
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The Westfield grapplers traveled to Sullivan County Community College and the 10th annual Eastern States Classic. A record 101 teams and 600 wrestlers from 4 states showed up to wrestle, including 12 of New York State’s top 20 teams from Division 1 (large school) and 7 of the top 20 teams from New York’s Division 2. Wyoming Seminary, the private Pennsylvania school ranked 8th in the country, was also in attendance. The Bulldogs bashed and banged to a 7th place team finish in the tournament.
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| 2012 Eastern State Placers |
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The Bulldogs were led by a trio of Juniors. Derek Arnold (138) finished in 4th place, Stephen Aiello (145) completed a 5th place run, and Beau Donahue (152) captured a 6th place finish.
Senior Brett Campbell (120), Junior Tyler Morson (170), and Senior Mitch Polizzi (220) all came within one match of making the podium.
The Bulldogs have a busy upcoming week with district dual matches Tueday against Chantilly and Herndon High Schools at home (Senior Night) followed by the always tough Viking Duals at Loudoun Valley High School next weekend.
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Marines.com Battlefield Duals
January 7 - 8, 2012
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BULLDOGS BARK AT BATTLEFIED DUALS
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The Westfield wrestlers took their annual journey south to Colonial Forge High School and the always tough Battlefield Duals. The Bulldogs mixed it up with 12 schools representing 5 different states (VA, PA, W.VA, NY, and MD).
Despite having to forfeit 3 of the 14 weight classes in all 7 duals, the Bulldogs finished with a 4-3 dual record against some of the toughest teams the 5 states have to offer. Westfield finished with some impressive statistics for the tournament, including a 77 percent win percentage in matches wrestled (59-18 individual match record) and a total of 32 pins.
The Bulldogs also had a total of 6 undefeated wrestlers for the weekend. The team was led by Senior Brett Campbell (7-0 at 120), Junior Beau Donahue (6-0 at 152), Junior Frank Aiello (7-0 at 160), and Junior Tyler Morson (7-0 at 170). Freshmen Ryan Yorkdale (2-0, 113) and Justin Yorkdale (1-0, 106) also chipped in with wins.
Junior Stephen Aiello (145) and Sophomore David Aiello (113) wrestled tough as well, finishing with only one loss. Senior Artie Pickett (126) came on strong in a tough tournament, finishing with at 5-2 record. Junior Derek Arnold (138) and Senior Ben Cameron (132) battled tough weight classes to 4-3 records. Sophomore Gabe Ryan (106), Freshman Austin Knies (182), and Junior Nate Knight (160) all racked up multiple victories.
The Bulldogs head north next weekend to the nationally acclaimed Eastern States Classic in Loch Sheldrake, New York.
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Conestoga Valley Holiday Classic
December 29 - 30, 2011
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The Grapplin’ Bulldogs celebrated the holiday and then cruised north to the Lancaster, Pennsylvania area to Conestoga Valley High School to participate in the annual Conestoga Valley Holiday Classic.
In the middle of the hotbed of high school wrestling, the Bulldogs finished 7th of 23 teams competing while only filling 12 of the 14 weight classes on the Varsity level. Westfield had 7 Varsity placers and 6 JV placers.
In the Varsity tournament the Bulldogs registered 3 championship finalists. Reaching the finals and placing 2nd were Senior Brett Campbell (120), Junior Derek Arnold (138), and Junior Beau Donahue (152).
Junior Stephen Aiello (145) captured 5th place, while Junior Tyler Morson grappled to a 6th place finish. Sophomore Gabe Ryan (106) and Senior Mitch Polizzi (220) finished 7th on the podium.
On the J.V. side, the Bulldogs fared just as well. Freshmen Justin Yordale (106) and Ryan Yorkdale (113) cruised to championships in their brackets, with Junior Robbie Pratt (145) capturing a 2nd place finish in the finals.
Freshman Hayden Burns (113) secured a 3rd place in the consolation finals, and Junior Austin Burns (126) banged to a 4th place finish. Sophomore Mitch Mumma (106) rounded out the placers with a 5th place medal.
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| Varsity Medalist |
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| JV Medalist |
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Metro Challenge
December 22 - 23, 2011
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BULLDOGS ROLL INTO HOLIDAY BREAK
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The Westfield Grapplers stayed local this week and traveled to Alexandria to participate in the 1st Annual Metropolitan Challenge at Hayfield High School. In the first duals of the season Westfield rolled to a 5-0 record over the 2 day event and claimed the championship at the 12 team event.
During the team dual competition, the Bulldogs had several wrestlers finish the duals with undefeated (5-0) records: Sophomore Gabe Ryan (106), Sophomore David Aiello (113), Senior Brett Campbell (120), Junior Beau Donahue (152), and Junior Tyler Morson (170).
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The first duals of the season were followed by an individual tournament at the completion of team competition. Senior Brett Campbell (120), Junior Beau Donahue (152), and Sophomore David Aiello (113) were crowned champions of their respective weight classes. The Bulldogs finished with 10 placements for the individual portion of the tournament.
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Beast Of The East
December 17 - 18, 2011
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BULLDOGS MIX IT UP WITH COUNTRY’S FINEST
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The Grapplin’ Bulldogs traveled North up I95 to the University of Delaware in Newark with six of the team’s more experience wrestlers to participate in the Beast of the East Tournament, considered by many to be one of the toughest high school wrestling tournaments in the country.
The Bulldogs gave a great effort against some of the best high school competition around, finishing with a combined record of 14-12.
Senior Brett Campbell (120) and Junior Derek Arnold (138) led the way for the Bulldogs. Campbell finished with a 5-2 record for the tournament while Arnold completed a 3-2 mark. Both wrestlers came up one match short from making the awards podium.
Juniors Stephen Aiello (145) and Beau Donahue (152) both finished with 3-2 records, while Frank Aiello (160) and Tyler Morson (170) both competed in tough weight classes.
Before celebrating the Christmas holiday the Bulldog team will travel to Hayfield High School to participate in the Metro Challenge Tournament.
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SunDevil Challenge
December 9 - 10, 2011
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BULLDOGS TANGLE IN THE SURF AT VIRGINIA BEACH TOURNAMENT
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The Bulldogs continued their tough early season travel schedule with a jaunt southeast to Virginia Beach and Salem High School to participate in the SunDevil 757 Challenge in one of the state’s hotbeds of high school wrestling.
Despite having no competing wrestler in 3 of the 14 weight classes, the Grapplin’ Bulldogs gave a strong showing finishing 3rd in the 14 team field. Westfield finished with 11 placers in some very competitive weight classes.
The Bulldogs were paced by 2nd place finishers Juniors Derek Arnold (138), Stephen Aiello (145), Beau Donahue (152), and Frank Aiello (160).
Senior Brett Campbell (120) captured a 3rd place finish, with Sophomore David Aiello (113) and Junior Tyler Morson (170) garnering 4th place medals.
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Next week some of Westfield’s more experienced wrestlers travel for the first time to one of the nation’s toughest high school tournaments: The Beast of the East in Newark, Delaware.
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Hopewell Classic
December 2 - 3, 2011
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BULLDOGS TRAVEL SOUTH TO START THE SEASON
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| Westfield’s Grapplin’ Bulldogs headed down South to the always tough Hopewell Classic in Hopewell, VA to start the 2011-2012 season. Despite only taking 8 wrestlers to compete of the total 14 weight classes, Westfield gave a solid showing placing 4th out of the 16 teams competing, including some of the projected top programs in the state of Virginia.
Westfield tied with fellow state power Cox High School in capturing the most weight class champions with 3 each. The Bulldogs were led by senior Champion Brett Campbell (120lbs.) and junior Champions Derek Arnold (138 lbs) and Frank Aiello (152 lbs.). Three first place finishes ties the Westfield record at this tough early season event.
Junior Stephen Aiello (145 lbs.) and big freshman Austin Knies (195 lbs.) both won in the consolation finals grabbing 3rd place finishes. Freshman Ryan Yorkdale (113 lbs.) had a strong showing finishing in 4th place. Sophomore Gabe Ryan (106 lbs) closed out the Bulldog placers capturing 8th place.
The Grapplers head to Virginia Beach next week to compete in the Sun Devil Classic at Salem High School.
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Tournament Champions
Derek Arnold (138), Brett Campbell (120), and Frank Aiello (152)
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Tournament Medalist
Austin Knies (195), Ryan Yorkdale (113), Derek Arnold (138), Brett Campbell (120), Frank Aiello (152), and Stephen Aiello (145)
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