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September 7th, 2024 New England Rankings

With a new school year, it’s time to look at the newest set of rankings for the public schools in New England!

This set takes into account reported head-to-head results, weight changes, and transfers.

Please email schwartzreportne@gmail.com with any missed results, weight changes, transfers, or any other information.

106

No more an incoming freshman and now just a freshman, No. 1 John Woodall (Franklin, MA) still holds the top spot. He’s followed by No. 2 Kylan Berry (Marshwood, ME) and No. 3 Scott Cole (Scituate, RI). No. 5 Nathan Morales (Andover, MA) drops down to this weight class from 113 and is on the hunt for that New England title.

The big news here? 2x New England qualifier No. 4 Caden Hughs (Ponaganset, RI) has changed weights and schools. Last season Hughs wrestled at 113lbs for Scituate High School in Rhode Island and now he is at 106 for Ponaganset.

(1) John Woodall | Fr. | Franklin | MA
(2) Kylan Berry | So. | Marshwood | ME
(3) Scott Cole | Fr. | Scituate | RI
(9@113) Caden Hughs | Jr. | Ponaganset | RI
(5@113) Nathan Morales | Fr. | Andover | MA
(4) Landon Herdic | So. | Norwich Free Academy | CT
(5) Cole Glynn | Sr. | Central Catholic | MA
(6) Devon Mateo | So. | West Springfield | MA
(7) Mason Sheltra | Jr. | Colchester | VT
(8) Bradey Jonasch | So. | Killingly | CT
(9) Aiden Morris | So. | Haverhill | MA
(10) Peter Annis | So. | Suffield/Windsor Locks | CT
(12) Preston Garland | Jr. | Mt. Blue | ME
(13) Diego Cruz | Jr. | Mt. Everett | MA
(14) Zach Dixon | So. | Xavier | CT
(15) Matt Bray | So. | Brookfield/Shepaug | CT
(16) Connor Coro | Jr. | North Providence | RI
(17) Jose Negron-Ortiz | So. | New London | CT
(19) Brayden Boccia | Fr. | Milford | MA
(NR) Luke Broduer | Jr. | Melrose | MA

113

Note that there are changes here as wrestlers move up and down from this weight class. One of the biggest movers comes in No. 9 Dominick Sousa (Smithfield, RI) who beat No. 15 Penn Boger (Concord-Carlisle, MA) and has a win over No. 10 Jaden Mendes (North Attleborough, MA). Sousa, however, has multiple (albeit close) losses to No. 8 Charlie Ford (North Providence, RI. No. 12 Kai Bauqero (Winchester, MA) makes his rankings debut. He is 2-1 against No. 13 Aidan Fogarty (Whittier Tech, MA).

No. 20 Owen Gray (Noble, ME) is back in the rankings and No. 16 Bradley Ament (Xavier, CT) is set to add to a powerful Falcons roster.

(1) Cole Lemovitz | So. | Ponaganset | RI
(3) Logan Costello | So. | Ashland | MA
(4) Evan Kowalsky | So. | Mt. Arat/Brunswick | ME
(6) Antoine Jackman | So. | Greater Lowell | MA
(7) William Accorsi | Jr. | Somers | CT
(10) Cahota Lafond | Jr. | Colchester | VT
(11) Jack Lightfoot | So. | Tewksbury | MA
(14) Charlie Ford | So. | North Providence | RI
(18) Dominick Sousa | Jr. | Smithfield | RI
(8) Jayden Mendes | Sr. | North Attleborough | MA
(13) Cesar Rodriguez | Jr. | Platt | CT
(NR) Kai Napadow Baquero | Jr. | Winchester | MA
(12) Aidan Fogarty | Jr. | Whittier Tech | MA
(15) Ben Mann | Jr. | Timberlane | NH
(16) Abduli Gilmore | Sr. | Athol | MA
(18@106) Bradley Ament | Fr. | Xavier | CT
(17) Penn Boger | So. | Concord-Carlisle | MA
(19) Coleson Tully | Jr. | Carver | MA
(20) Cedrick Daniel | Jr. | Arlington | MA
(NR) Owen Gray | Jr. | Noble | ME

120

The only change in the top eight is that some of the wrestlers have moved up after previously ranked No. 8 Chase Kastner transferred to Greens Farms Academy (Westport, CT). No. 9 Derek Marcolini (Milford, MA) comes into a loaded 120 weight class from 113lbs, and No. 10 Dylan Meyers (Ridgefield, CT) drops down from 126.

Meyers, a 2024 New England qualifier, claims a freestyle win over No. 4 Isaiah McDaniel (Middletown, CT) so hopefully these two can match up in folkstyle during the season. Freshman No. 18 Beckett LeClair (West Springfield, MA) enters the rankings, as does No. 19 Cooper Lang (Beverly, MA)

(1) Peter Rincan | Jr. | Billerica | MA
(2) Nick Desisto | Jr. | Tewksbury | MA
(3) Mike Morris | Sr. | Haverhill | MA
(4) Isaiah McDaniel | So. | Middletown | CT
(5) Robby Newton | Jr. | Scituate | RI
(6) Apollo Bellini | So. | Ponaganset | RI
(7) Jack Gedney | Jr. | Lewis Mills | CT
(9) Jason Ballou | Jr. | Andover | MA
(2@113) Derek Marcolini | Jr. | Milford | MA
(10@126) Dylan Meyers | So. | Ridgefield | CT
(10) Ayden Cofone | Jr. | Windham/Westbrook/GNG | ME
(11) Dante Grazino | Jr. | Shawsheen Tech | MA
(12) Izaiah Santiago | So. | Central Catholic | MA
(13) Talon Oljey | Jr. | Timberlane | NH
(14) Duncan Harrington | Jr. | Mt. Anthony Union | VT
(15) Kenna Gioffre | Jr. | Newtown | CT
(NR) Beckett LeClair | Fr. | West Springfield | MA
(NR) Cooper Lang | Jr. | Beverly | MA
(16) Kyden Merlin | Sr. | South Windsor | CT
(17) Seamus Hallinan | Jr. | Xavier | CT

126

No changes in the top 9, but several wrestlers moved up a spot due to others moving out of the weight class. No. 19 David McNally (Franklin, MA) and No. 20 Coleman Finn (Simsbury, CT) are two new additions.

(1) Jared Hood | Sr. | Ponaganset | RI
(2) Braylon Gonzalez | Jr. | Xavier | CT
(3) Nathan Sayers | Sr. | Xaverian | MA
(4) Isaac Quilles | Sr. | East Hartford | CT
(5) Cale Wood Jr. | Sr. | Haverhill | MA
(6) Zach Brzoska | Sr. | Fairfield Warde | CT
(7) Braedon Goes | Jr. | St. John’s Prep | MA
(8) Evan Boulard | So. | Massabesic | ME
(9) Kai Ly | Jr. | Minnechaug | MA
(11) Jordin Agosto | Jr. | Agawam | MA
(12) Carter Trubiano | Sr. | Keene | NH
(14) Spencer Buscema | Sr. | Salem | NH
(15) Alex Lamarre | So. | Bristol Central | CT
(16) Cooper Weibe | Sr. | Monty Tech | MA
(17) Seth McGrew | Sr. | Bishop Hendricken | RI
(18) Dante Giusti | Sr. | Shawsheen Tech | MA
(19) Johnny Moraes | Sr. | Melrose | MA
(20) Ayden Schifino | So. | East Providence | RI
(19@120) David McNally | Fr. | Franklin | MA
(NR) Coleman Finn | Sr. | Simsbury | CT

132

No. 8 Daniel Sullivan (Framingham, MA) had some key wins this summer, beating No. 10 Ethan Bonnaducci (Enfield, CT), who is now up from 126, and No. 12 Caden Brusso (Hollis-Brookline, NH). No. 20 Owen Sheiman (Fairfield Warde, CT) is projected to be at this weight—maybe higher.

While Bonnaducci beat No. 9 John Carrozza (Ridgefield, CT), Carrozza’s resume of wins keeps him above Bondaucci for now.

(1) Yandel Morales | Jr. | Andover | MA
(2) George McAteer | Sr. | Xaverian | MA
(3) Cristian Pote | Sr. | Danbury | CT
(4) Lance Bourdleau | Jr. | Pinkerton Academy | NH
(5) Brayton Carbone | Sr. | Shawsheen Tech | MA
(7) Brady Zadora | Sr. | Killingly | CT
(10) Evan Lynch | Sr. | Salem | NH
(NR) Daniel Sullivan | Sr. | Framingham | MA
(9) John Carrozza | Jr. | Ridgefield | CT
(18@126) Ethan Bonnaducci | Sr. | Enfield | CT
(6) Lucas Judd | So. | Lyman Memorial | CT
(8) Caden Brusso | Sr. | Hollis-Brookline | NH
(11) Robert Douangmala | So. | Ponaganset | RI
(12) Elijah Fagin | Sr. | Avon | CT
(13) Brian Montanez | Sr. | Hope | RI
(14) Aydin Lamb | Jr. | Wakefield | MA
(16) Braydon WIlding | Sr. | Bishop Hendricken | RI
(17) Luke Viens | Sr. | Bristol Eastern | CT
(18) Logan Martins | Sr. | Johnston | RI
(20@126) Owen Sheiman | Sr. | Fairfield Warde | CT

138

The top three should look familiar. No. 1 Jaeckez Mendez (East Hartford, CT) still leads the pack, but don't be surprised to see him jump up in weight as the school year goes on.

Meanwhile, No. 4 Brent Von-Magnus (Bridgewater-Raynham, MA) is now down at this weight class. He placed 6th at last year’s tournament while No. 3 Deydon Soto (Danbury, CT) placed 3rd. No. 6 Ben White is also down from 144 and looks to be a strong competitor this year.

(1) Jaeckez Mendez | Sr. | East Hartford | CT
(2) Emmett Logan | Jr. | Lowell | MA
(3) Deydon Soto | Sr. | Danbury | CT
(4@157) Brent Von-Magnus | Sr. | Bridgewater-Raynham | MA
(4) William Leishcner | Sr. | Ponaganset | RI
(5@144) Ben White | Sr. | South Kingstown | RI
(6) Jimmy Lally | Jr. | St. John’s Prep | MA
(5) Asa Reiss | Jr. | Mt. Anthony Union | VT
(7) Jay Chase | Sr. | Sheehan | CT
(8) Camden Arbogast | Jr. | Pinkerton Academy | NH
(9) Matthew Patterson | Jr. | Middleborough | MA
(10) Brady Ouelette | Jr. | Noble | ME
(11) Ethan Rodriguez | Jr. | Terryville | CT
(12) Adam St. Cyr | Sr. | Lincoln Academy | ME
(13) Caleb O’Rourke | Sr. | Salem | NH
(14) Nick Varvak | Sr. | Sharon | MA
(17) James Chaplick | Sr. | Sanford | ME
(16) Kamel Dib | Sr. | Lincoln | RI
(17) Jackson Gearin | So. | Billerica | MA
(18) Evan Brothers | Fr. | Central Catholic | MA

144

No. 5 Aidan Baum (Milford, MA) and No. 6 Dominick Spadaro (Fairfield Warde, CT) move up one spot each while No. 7 Avery Carl (Middlebury, VT) moves up two after defeating in-state foe No. 8 Elias Kalat (Spaulding, VT) 10-5 at the Castleton Duals. MIAA D1 7th place finisher WIll Lavalle (St. John’s Prep, MA) debuts at No. 13. Last season he lost to No. 10 Dan Greany (Leominster, MA).

(1) Joe Joyce | Jr. | Ponaganset | RI
(2) Sidney Tildsley | Sr. | Shawsheen Tech | MA
(3) Antonio Arguello | So. | Newtown | CT
(4) Shea Morris | Jr. | Haverhill | MA
(6) Aidan Baum | Sr. | Milford | MA
(7) Dominick Spadaro | Sr. | Fairfield Warde | CT
(9) Avery Carl | Sr. | Middlebury | VT
(8) Elias Kalat | Sr. | Spaulding | VT
(10) Dillon Gray | So. | Mt. Blue | ME
(11) Dan Greany | Jr. | Leominster | ME
(12) Harry Marino | So. | Conard | CT
(13) Lorenzo Lanzilli | Sr. | Ridgefield | CT
(NR) Will LaValle | So. | St. John’s Prep | MA
(14) Logan Neishel | Sr. | North Providence | RI
(15) Mason Hinshaw | Sr. | Marblehead/Swampscott | MA
(16) Anthony Lombardi | Jr. | Mt. Hope | RI
(17) Troy Torres-Morey | Fr. | Windham | CT
(NR) Cole Seuss | Jr. | Timberlane | NH
(19) Teddy Goetz | Sr. | New Cannan | CT
(20) Hiram Sepulvida | Sr. | Berlin | CT

150

A new entry into the top three is No. 3 Evan Schibi (Gilbert/Torrington, CT). Schibi was a win away from All-American status back at Virginia Beach in April. No. 13 Kyle Amirault (Glastonbury, CT) was a CIAC State Open qualifier and is 1-1 against No. 8 Damian Rousseau (Staples, CT). Amirault does have a loss to No. 12 Alijah Sainsurin (La Salle Academy, RI), who had to medically forfeit to 6th place at the RIIL state championships.

No. 11 Landon Pease (Camden Hill, ME) is set to go at this weight class after previously wrestling at 126. No. 11 Riley Storozuk (East Hartford, CT) is the No. 2 public freshman in the class of 2028 and will bolster an already strong Stingers lineup.

(1) David Perez | Jr. | Ponaganset | RI
(2) James Tildsley | Jr. | Shawsheen Tech | MA
(6@157) Evan Schibi | Jr. | Gilbert/Torrington | CT
(3) Kaden Dustin | Sr. | Noble | ME
(7) Dan Careria | Jr. | Arlington | MA
(12) Abel Varzeas | So. | West Springfield | MA
(9) Cael Loria | Jr. | Xavier | CT
(10) Damian Rousseau | Jr. | Staples | CT
(11) Lucas Ganotti | Sr. | Waterford | CT
(13@126) Landon Pease | Sr. | Camden Hills | ME
(18@157) Riley Storozuk | Fr. | East Hartford | CT
(NR) Alijah Sainsurin | Sr. | La Salle Academy | RI
(NR) Kyle Amirault | Sr. | Glastonbury | CT
(14) Scott Romano | Sr. | Joel Barlow | CT
(15) Spencer Boucher | Sr. | Mt. Anthony Union | VT
(16) Gonzalo Pool | Sr. | North Providence | RI
(17) Manny Perez | Sr. | Londonderry | NH
(18) Derek McMahon | Sr. | Middletown | CT
(20@138) Joe Linton | Sr. | Natick | MA
(19) Tristan Gold | Sr. | Beverly | MA

157

The biggest change here? No. 2 Jake Maddox (Newtown, CT) moves up after calculating some past results between him and No. 3 Michael Boulaunger Jr. (Milford, MA). Boulaunger is making the jump from a lower weight class (138lbs last season compared to Maddox at 150lbs). No. 15 Kaelib Reynolds (Greater Lawerence, MA) is back in the rankings after some weight adjustments, but No. 13 Harith Altusani (West Springfield, MA) moves up as he has a win over Reynolds.

(1) VIncent DeMaio | Jr. | Methuen | MA
(3) Jake Maddox | So. | Newtown | CT
(2) Michael Moulaunger Jr. | Sr. | Milford | MA
(4) Joseph Lathwood | Sr. | Biddeford/Thornton Academy | ME
(7) Colby Vital | Jr. | Ponaganset | RI
(8) Vincent Rivera | So. | Xavier | CT
(9) Hudson Lufkin | So. | Dirigo | ME
(11) Nathan Hicks | Jr. | Bristol-Plymouth | MA
(12) Yaxier Rivera | Sr. | East Hartford | CT
(14) Kasey Nako | Jr. | Beverly | MA
(15) Adrian Guzman | Sr. | Ashland | MA
(16) Rhys Dewar | So. | Central Catholic | MA
(17) Harith Alsutani | Sr. | West Springfield | MA
(NR) Kaelib Reynolds | Jr. | Greater Lawerence | MA
(19) James Rocco | Jr. | Barrington | RI
(20) Cody Bubier | Sr. | Marshwood | ME
(NR) Hunter Gormally | Sr. | Minnechaug | MA
(NR) Jayden Soy | Sr. | Cranston West | RI
(NR) Jack Liily | Jr. | Fairfield Prep | CT
(NR) Brody Coppins | Jr. | Colchester | VT

165

Two new faces who are familiar to each other enter the top five at. No. 4 Sawyer Ayotte (Shepherd Hill, MA) and No. 5 Cyrus Jones (Sharon, MA) are up from 150. Meanwhile, No. 7 Chase Catalano (Xavier, CT) has transferred schools.

Both No. 10 Justin Batty (Camden Hills, ME) and No. 11 Dylan Warner (Branford, CT) are now at 165. Batty beat No. 12 Matt Gish (Portland/Cromwell, CT) at the East Coast Clash and Warner, a recent Roger Williams University commit handily won Connecticut’s Nutmeg State Games.

(1) Carnell Davis | So. | Ponaganset | RI
(2) Marc Maurath | Sr. | Newtown | CT
(3) Joseph Baker | Sr. | Beverly | MA
(5@150) Sawyer Ayotte | Sr. | Shepherd Hill | MA
(6@150) Cyrus Jones | Jr. | Sharon | MA
(4) Matthew Pappas | Jr. | Bishop Hendricken | RI
(5) Chase Catalano | So. | Xavier | CT
(8@150) Caden Smith | So. | Central Catholic | MA
(6) Logan Allaire | Sr. | Campbell | NH
(10@157) Justin Batty | Jr. | Camden Hills | ME
(13@150) Dylan Warner | Sr. | Branford | CT
(7) Matt Gish | Sr. | Cromwell | CT
(8) Ferhat Akdemir | Sr. | East Providence | RI
(9) Wyatt Kennett | Sr. | Middlebury | VT
(10) Gabe Bache | Sr. | Fair Haven | VT
(11) Lincoln Archibald | Sr. | Bristol Central | CT
(12) Grady Pease | Jr. | Medomak Valley | ME
(13) Jaden Fullerton | So. | Wakefield | MA
(14) Aidan DeJesus | Sr. | Berlin | CT
(15) Cooper Theriault-Dinelli | Jr. | Plainville | CT

175

No change in the top five. No. 6 Edward Myles (Concord-Carlisle) won a few matches at New England’s last year and is set to wrestle at 175. No. 9 Michael Rollins (Camden Hills, ME) is also a formidable foe now in the lineup.

(1) Preston Marchessault | Sr. | Ponaganset | RI
(2) Lincoln Carlson | Sr. | East Lyme/Norwich Tech | CT
(3) David Pento Jr. | Sr. | Londonderry | NH
(4) Maximus Morse | Sr. | Xavier | CT
(5) Anton Puhach | Sr. | Ashland | MA
(5@190) Edward Myles | Sr. | Concord-Carlisle | MA
(6) Drayvn Roberts | Sr. | East Hartford | CT
(7) Daniel De Almeida | Sr. | Nashoba Regional | MA
(4@150) Michael Rollins | Sr. | Camden Hills | ME
(9) Luke Driscoll | Sr. | Bridgewater-Raynham | MA
(8) Caden Chase | Jr. | Central Catholic | MA
(10) Adam Oberc | Sr. | New Milford | CT
(11) Noah Colon | Jr. | Manchester | CT
(12) Max LaPerle | Jr. | Spaulding | VT
(13) Lincoln Tiernan | Jr. | Bishop Hendricken | RI
(14) Jakobi Hager | So. | Lincoln Academy | ME
(15) Sean Donovan | Sr. | Milford | MA
(16) Zachary Iaciofano | Jr. | La Salle Academy | RI
(17) Dante Richardson | Jr. | Cranston West | RI
(18) Willer Rossow | Sr. | Oliver Ames | MA

190

The biggest news here is that previously ranked No. 2 Elijah Josey transferred to St. Benedict's Prep in Maryland. This action moves a multitude of wrestlers up. Previously unranked No. 9 Billy Nichols (Pelham, NH) beat No. 10 James Fodera (Lynfield/N. Reading, MA) 5–3 and dropped a close 4-0 loss to new No. 2 Lucas Alvan (Ludlow, MA) back at the Revolution duals.

(1) Max Konopka | So. | Simsbury | CT
(3) Lucas Alvan | Sr. | Ludlow | MA
(4) Jack Gianetto | Sr. | Narragansett | RI
(6) Brayden Soleau | Sr. | East Lyme/Norwich Tech | CT
(7) Quinn Bowles | Jr. | Boston Latin School | MA
(8) Isaac Preston | Sr. | Vergennes | VT
(9) Emmit Nossaman | Sr. | Plymouth | NH
(NR) Billy Nichols | Sr. | Pelham | NH
(10) James Fodera | Sr. | Lynfield/N. Reading | MA
(11) Eli Potter | Sr. | Wells | ME
(12) Charlie Dunn | Sr. | Newtown | CT
(13) Josiah Garcia | Sr. | La Salle | Academy | RI
(14) Gavin Fallon | Sr. | Avon | CT
(15) Patrick O’Connor | Sr. | Londonderry | NH
(16) Mason Skinner | Sr. | Pentucket | MA
(17) Mataeus Dalton | Sr. | Xaverian | MA
(18) Mohaned Said | Sr. | Wilmington | NH
(19) Alex Descoteau | Sr. | John Stark | NH
(20) Jayshaun Barrett | Sr. | South WIndsor | CT
(NR) Isaac Snyder | Sr. | Catholic Memorial | MA

215

The new No. 1 here is Matt Harrold (Haverhill, MA). Harrold is a 2x New England placer and was a finalist in 2023. No. 2 Michael DiOrio (Ponaganset, RI) follows him closely to the second spot.

No. 9 Luke Steele (Sandwich, MA) is back in the rankings. Steele was a MIAA D3 State 3rd place finisher in 2024.

(2) Matt Harrold | Jr. | Haverhill | MA
(4) Michael DiOrio | Sr. | Ponaganset | RI
(3) Manuel Mengenta | Sr. | Tewksbury | MA
(5) Elijah Prophette | Sr. | Taunton | MA
(6) Shawn Boudreau | Sr. | Alvirne | NH
(7) Benjahmin Wilcox | Sr. | Woonsocket | RI
(8) Canton Hill | Sr. | Sanford | ME
(9) Jacob Boucher | Sr. | Plainville | CT
(NR) Luke Steele | Sr. | Sandwich | MA
(10) Max Holloway | Sr. | Agawam | MA
(11) Chris Reiss | Sr. | New Milford | CT
(12) Owen Matthews | Sr. | Milford | MA
(13) Jackson Rinke | Sr. | Bridgewater-Raynham | MA
(14) Kaiden Smith | Sr. | New London | CT
(15) Chris Menendez | Sr. | Bethel | CT
(16) Chris Levesque | Jr. | Oxford Hills | ME
(17) Isaiah Dominguez | Sr. | Norwalk | CT
(19) Max Thomas | So. | Gloucester | MA
(20) Jack DiSharonn | Sr. | Tri-County | MA
(NR) Tommy Osborne | So. | Andover | MA

285

No.1 Thomas Brown (Chelmsford, MA) will have a new foe in No. 2 Charles Weidman (Xavier, CT). Brown, the 2x NHSCA National champion and 2024 third-place finisher, should have his hands full with Weidman, the 2024 NHSCA national runner-up.

A new face entering the rankings is No. 8 Dominic Rijos (Springfield Central, MA). Rijos is a Coastal Carolina football commit. He placed sixth at the 2024 MIAA D1 state tournament, losing to No. 7 Brady Bekkenhuis (Arlington, MA) 7-5.