Jan 22, 2013 8:49 AM
Southampton wrestler Rafal Rokosz was a tournament champion for the fourth time this season, going 3-0 at the St. John the Baptist Cougar Pride Tournament in West Islip on Saturday.
Rokosz, a junior competing in the 220-pound weight class, started off by pinning Michael Plackis of Elwood/John Glenn in 53 seconds, and then pinned Erik Ramirez of Hampton Bays in 2:42. He beat another Bayman, Eddie Perez, in a 6-3 decision to take the title.
Southampton head coach Lester Ware was impressed with Rokosz, saying the victories were “the most sound matches he has for the season.”
Mariners Colby Lenahan (120 pounds) and Mitchell Pena (113) had a good tournament, finishing third in their respective weight classes. Pena opened the tournament by pinning Jordan Nancoo of Glenn in 3:08, before losing, 10-8,... more
Rokosz, a junior competing in the 220-pound weight class, started off by pinning Michael Plackis of Elwood/John Glenn in 53 seconds, and then pinned Erik Ramirez of Hampton Bays in 2:42. He beat another Bayman, Eddie Perez, in a 6-3 decision to take the title.
Southampton head coach Lester Ware was impressed with Rokosz, saying the victories were “the most sound matches he has for the season.”
Mariners Colby Lenahan (120 pounds) and Mitchell Pena (113) had a good tournament, finishing third in their respective weight classes. Pena opened the tournament by pinning Jordan Nancoo of Glenn in 3:08, before losing, 10-8,... more
