Jan 23, 2012 9:16 PM
Shark Gus Passante pinned East Hampton's Gabriel Vargas in 5:34.
After picking up two dual meet victories last week, the Eastport South Manor wrestling team had its best showing ever at the Kujan Brothers Memorial Tournament at William Floyd High School on Saturday.
Nicky Garone (106 pounds), Jimmy Leach (113), Travis Passaro (120), Maverick Passaro (126), Kris Cassara (182), Fumnanya Agbimson (182) and Niko Bedell (285) all reached the finals of their respective weight classes. Garone, Leach, both Passaro brothers and Agbimson were champions. Garone was named Champion of Champions, which is voted on by fellow champions of the tournament, and Leach was the team’s Most Outstanding Wrestler.
“We’ve been going to that tournament for years and to have seven finalists is a very high accomplishment,” ESM head coach Nick Garone said.
Nicky Garone, the head coach’s nephew, defeated Mike Menzer of Center... more
Nicky Garone (106 pounds), Jimmy Leach (113), Travis Passaro (120), Maverick Passaro (126), Kris Cassara (182), Fumnanya Agbimson (182) and Niko Bedell (285) all reached the finals of their respective weight classes. Garone, Leach, both Passaro brothers and Agbimson were champions. Garone was named Champion of Champions, which is voted on by fellow champions of the tournament, and Leach was the team’s Most Outstanding Wrestler.
“We’ve been going to that tournament for years and to have seven finalists is a very high accomplishment,” ESM head coach Nick Garone said.
Nicky Garone, the head coach’s nephew, defeated Mike Menzer of Center... more
