Congratulations to the four Boys Varsity wrestlers who took first place honors at the Section IX Boys Wrestling Championships and will compete in the upcoming NYSPHSAA State Boys Wrestling Championships at the MVP Arena in Albany.
Based on Section IX’s 2022-23 success, Section IX is able to send the top three place finishers to the NYSPHSAA Championships. As a result, Minisink Valley will send four champions, two runners-up and two third-place finishers to the state championship on Feb. 23 and 24.
“We’re so proud of our entire team and each wrestler’s will to succeed under pressure,” said Varsity Coach Kevin Gallagher. “Minisink Valley also won in team points over the field, and second place finishers, by over 100 points.”
Added Athletic Director Tim Bult: “Minisink Valley continues to be a powerhouse in wrestling. The team always leaves everything on the mat and demonstrates consistent grit and perseverance.”
First Place
Luke Greiner, 152-pound weight class
PJ Duke, 160-pound weight class
Quinten Morgan, 170-pound weight class
Zach Filip, 190-pound weight class
Second Place
Wyatt Boice, 138-pound weight class
Anthony Tresch, 145-pound weight class
Third Place
Nate Racz, 131-pound weight class
Kevin Crowe-Bailey, 285- pound weight class
Fourth Place
Gabe Simpson, 108-pound weight class
Joseph Uhrig, 138-pound weight class
Keith Henry, 190-pound weight class
Fifth Place
Timmy Duke, 215-pound weight class
Sixth Place
Manny Garcia, 160-pound weight class
Max Wickrath, 131-pound weight class
Jayden Pressley, 215-pound weight class
PJ Duke was also named Most Outstanding Wrestler (MOW).
See more photos on the district’s Facebook page.