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| 1977 Wrestling Team Inducted to Hall of Fame On November 7th 2004, Coach Peter Thompson's 1977 Wrestling Team was inducted into the Wethersfield Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame. The team compiled the programs best ever season dual meet record of 13-1-6 and went on to capture the CIAC Class L State Title. This was the first State Wrestling Championship Title in WHS history. The 1977 team members are: Jay Damato, Keith Saunders, Joe Garcia, John Poulos, Chris Stevens, Phil Carpino, Jim Campanello, Chris Lyons, Myron Dytiuk, Peter Godson, Chuck Hamel, Joe Inturri, Lyle O'Connor, and Dave Molchan, Head Coach Peter Thomspon and Assistant Coach Richard Scopetto. State Place Winners Before 1976, Connecticut held regional tournaments known as "Sectionals". The top three place winners advanced to the State Finals. The current Class LL, L, M & S format began in 1976. The top four place winners advance to the State Open tournament. Wrestlers placing in the top six, receive medals 1971 Matt Gineo - 1st Place 105 lbs. Sectionals Robert Gentino - 2nd Place 98 lbs. Sectionals John Kennedy - 3rd Place 155 lbs. Sectionals Mark Mello - 4th Place Sectionals 1972 John Kennedy - 1st Place 155 lbs. State Tournament Robert Gentino - 2nd Place 112 lbs. State Tournament Steve Aksomitas - 6th Place 129 lbs. State Tournament Robert Gentino - 1st Place 112 lbs. Sectionals John Kennedy - 1st Place 155 lbs. Sectionals Steve Aksomitas - 2nd Place 129 lbs. Sectionals 1974 Dan Hartnett - 2nd Place 126 lbs. - District 5 Sectionals Tom Mazzarella - 3rd Place 98 lbs. - District 5 Sectionals 1975 Mike Daly - 3rd Place State Class L Tom Mazzarella - 1st Place 98 lbs. - District 3 Sectionals Dave Blanzaco - 2nd Place 119 lbs. - District 3 Sectionals Mike Daley - 2nd Place 132 lbs. - District 3 Sectionals Mark Joyce - 2nd Place 138 lbs. - District 3 Sectionals Paul Randazzo - 2nd Place 167 lbs. - District 3 Sectionals 1976 Dave Blanzaco - 1st Place 126 lbs. - State Class L Chris Gulino - 2nd Place 98 lbs. - State Class L Jay Damato - 2nd Place 105 lbs. - State Class L Keith Saunders - 2nd Place 132 lbs. - State Class L Peter Karabots - 2nd Place 155 lbs. - State Class L 1977 Jay Damato - 1st Place 119 lbs. - State Class L John Poulos - 1st Place 163 lbs. - State Class L Phil Carpino - 3rd Place 98 lbs. - State Class L Keith Saunders - 3rd Place 132 lbs. - State Class L John Whalen - 3rd Place 155 lbs. - State Class L 1978 Phil Carpino - 2nd Place 138 lbs. - State Class L Mike Hatcher - 2nd Place 132 lbs. - State Class L James Campanello - 2nd Place 138 lbs. - State Class L 1979 James Campanello - 2nd Place 138 lbs. State Open Tournament Mike Hatcher - 2nd Place 132 lbs. Class L James Campanello - 2nd Place 138 lbs. Class L 1980 Steve Damato - 1st Place 145 lbs. - State Class L Matt Cholewa - 2nd Place 132 lbs. - State Class L 1981 Steve Damato - 2nd Place 145 lbs. - State Class L Sal Guiliano - 2nd Place 155 lbs. - State Class L 1982 Sal Guerrera - 2nd Place 105 lbs. John Guiliano - 5th Place 98 lbs. Steve Hartnett - 5th Place 126 lbs. 1983 Sal Guerrera - 5th Place 119 lbs. Dennis Kerrigan - 5th Place Hwt. 1984 Sal Guerrera - 3rd Place 126 lbs. Jim Moshovos - 5th Place 98 lbs. 1985 John Guiliano - 2nd Place 138 lbs. - State Class L 1986 Jim Moshovos - 6th Place 119 lbs. Paul Cholewa - 6th Place 138 lbs. John Steinmetz - 6th Place 185 lbs. 1987 Steve Roslonek - 1st Place 119 lbs. - State Class L Chris Maio - 6th Place 98 lbs. - State Class L 1988 James Veseskis - 4th Place 140 lbs. - New England Tournament James Veseskis - 2nd Place 140 lbs. - State Open Tournament Steve Roslonek - 4th Place 125 lbs. - State Open Tournament Steve Roslonek - 1st Place 125 lbs. - State Class L James Veseskis - 1st Place 140 lbs. - State Class L Tom Krystopa - 6th Place 155 lbs. - State Class L 1989 Steve Roslonek - 3rd Place 130 lbs. - New England Tournament Steve Roslonek - 3rd Place 130 lbs. - State Open Tournament Steve Roslonek - 2nd Place 130 lbs. - State Class L Chris Maio - 4th Place 103 lbs. - State Class L Steve Bountress - 4th Place 145 lbs. - State Class L Daryll Chandler - 4th Place Hwt. - State Class L Brian Hickey - 5th Place 112 lbs. - State Class L Jamie Recene - 6th Place 135 lbs. - State Class L 1990 Brian Hickey - 3rd Place 112 lbs. - State Open Tournament Brian Hickey - 1st Place 112 lbs. - State Class L Dan Durkee - 2nd Place 160 lbs. - State Class L Tim Keane - 3rd Place 130 lbs. - State Class L Brandon Maio - 4th Place 103 lbs. - State Class L Daryll Chandler - 5th Place Hwt. - State Class L Fabio Aglieco - 6th Place 125 lbs. - State Class L 1991 Sal Berrittieri - 6th Place 125 lbs. - State Open Tournament Brian Hickey - 1st Place 119 lbs. - State Class M Sal Berrittieri - 1st Place 125 lbs. - State Class M Dan Durkee - 2nd Place 160 lbs. - State Class M Fabio Aglieco - 3rd Place 130 lbs. - State Class M Jamie Recene - 5th Place 152 lbs. - State Class M 1992 Mark Cianfagliaone - 3rd Place Hwt. - State Open Tournament Sal Berrittieri - 5th Place 145 lbs. - State Open Tournament Mark Cianfagliaone - 1st Place Hwt. - State Class L Sal Berrittieri - 2nd Place 145 lbs. - State Class L Adam Demaine - 3rd Place 95 lbs. - State Class L Fared Salah - 4th Place 152 lbs. - State Class L Josh Julian - 5th Place 103 lbs. - State Class L Marc Franciszkowicz - 5th Place 125 lbs. - State Class L Ryan Roslonek - 5th Place 140 lbs. - State Class L Martin DeFillippo - 6th Place 160 lbs. - State Class L 1993 Nick Tamerin - 2nd Place 95 lbs. - State Class L Mike Demaine - 3rd Place 125 lbs. - State Class L Adam Demaine - 6th Place 103 lbs. - State Class L 1994 Mark Giuliano - 2nd Place 98 lbs. - State Class L Adam Demaine - 3rd Place 103 lbs. - State Class L Mike Demaine - 3rd Place 130 lbs. - State Class L John Salling - 3rd Place 135 lbs. - State Class L Derek Roslonek - 5th Place 119 lbs. - State Class L Nick Gherard - 6th Place Hwt. - State Class L 1995 Derek Roslonek - 1st Place 119 lbs. - State Class L Nick Gherard - 4th Place Hwt. - State Class L Giovanni Colasocco - 6th Place 171 lbs. - State Class L 1996 Derek Roslonek - 5th Place - State Open Tournament Derek Roslonek - 1st Place - State Class L 1997 Jarrod Moon - 5th Place 135 lbs. 1998 Jarrod Moon - 3rd Place 140 lbs. - State Class M Ben Hayes - 6th Place 135 lbs. - State Class M 2000 Tom Medonis - 1st Place 160 lbs. - State Class M 2001 Ryan Briggs - 3rd Place 125lb. - State Class M Kyle Hayes - 6th Place 130 lbs. - State Class M 2006 Jareth Cardoso - 2nd Place 160 lbs. - State Class L Paul Mazzarella - 5th Place 112 lbs. - State Class L Kyle Mahder - 5th Place 189 lbs. - State Class L 2007 Ken Velez - 6th Place 103 lb. - New England Tournament Ken Velez - 1st Place 103 lb. - State Open Tournament Ken Velez - 1st Place 103 lb. - State Class L Paul Mazzarella - 5th Place 112 lbs. - State Class L Diego Perez - 5th Place 119 lbs. - State Class L
Individual Dual Meet Records (1964-2006) Undefeated Seasons Year Weight W L T Derek Roslonek 1995 119 12 0 0 Brian Hickey 1990 112 26 0 0 James Veseskis 1988 140 23 0 0 Dennis Kerrigan 1983 HWT 20 0 0 James Campanello 1979 138 16 0 1 Mike Hatcher 1979 132 15 0 0 Phil Carpino 1978 105 15 0 1 Jay Damato 1977 119 20 0 0 Tom Mazzarella 1975 98 10 0 1 John Kennedy 1972 155 9 0 1 Robert Gentino 1972 112 6 0 2 Matt Gineo 1971 105 11 0 0
Season Pins (1965- 2006) Year Number
Pat Fern 2009 26 Ken Velez 2006 21 Jovanni Valentini 2006 20 Paul Mazzarella 2006 19 Tim Keane 1990 19 Ryan Roslonek 1992 19 Josh Julian 1993 17 Brian Hickey 1990 16 Marcello D'Alessandro 1993 16 Dan Durkee 1990 15 Steve Harnett 1982 14 Dennis Kerrigan 1983 14 Darryl Chandler 1990 14 Dave Blanzaco 1976 9 Jay Damato 1976 9
Most Team Points Earned In A Season (1965-2007) Year Points Ken Velez 2007 229 Ken Velez 2006 202 Paul Mazzarella 2006 185 Jareth Cardoso 2006 173 Jovanni Valentini 2006 161 Diego Perez 2006 145 Brian Hickey 1990 141 Steve Roslonek 1989 133 James Veseskis 1988 109 Dave Blanzaco 1975 94 Paul Randazo 1975 63 Tom Mazzarella 1974 51
Top Five Fastest Falls Recorded (1965- 2006) Year Time Team Giovanni Colosacco 1996 :09 East Catholic James Campenello 1978 :10 East Hartford Tom Krystopa 1985 :10 Bloomfield Darryl Chandler 1990 :10 Killingly Mark Cianfaglione 1991 :11 Newtown
Consecutive Dual Meet Victories (1965-2006) Seasons Total Brian Hickey 1989 - 1991 39
All CCIL Recipient Consecutive Years - Sal Guerrera 1982-1984 1st WHS 4 Year Varsity Wrestler - Sal Guerrera - 1981 - 1984
Team Winning Seasons (Dual meets) 1975 9-7 1976 13-7 1977 13-6-1 1978 14-1 1981 12-10 1989 18-8 1990 21-6 1991 17-6 1992 22-4 1997 20-1 1999 18-6 2004 14-15 2006 15-7 2007 17-6 Coach Joseph F. Cottone Annual Wrestling Award Each year this award is given to the wrestler who makes that "second effort", who contributes to his team spirit of never-say-die, of untiring encouragement to others. Who, by his leadership shall lead all his teammates in life to believe that one man's contribution is liked to "the grains of sand that become a mountain". 1975 - Keith Saunders 1976 - Joseph Damato 1977 - Philip Carpino 1978 - James Campanello 1979 - Steve Damato 1980 - Steve Damato 1981 - Steve Hartnett 1982 - Dennis Kerrigan 1983 - John Giuliano 1984 - John Giuliano 1985 - James Moshous 1986 - Michael Loura 1987 - Roman Hucal 1988 - Stephen Roslonek 1989 - Christopher Maio 1990 - Brian Hickey 1991 - Ryan Roslonek 1992 - Marcello D'Alessandro 1993 - Michael DeMaine 1994 - Nick Gherard 1995 - Derick Roslonek 1996 - Not Awarded 1997 - Jarrod Moon 1998 - Dan & Ben Hayes 1999 - Tom Medonis 2000 - Ryan Biggs 2001 - Joshua Mack 2002 - Nate Mumford 2003 - Not Awarded 2004 - Ronald Casasanta 2005 - Brian Lalama 2006 - Jareth Cardoso 2007 - Ken Velez 2008 - Diego Perez
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