Overall Record: 15-4 / Shore Conference: 11-0 / A-Central: 6-0
2020 Rumson Wrestling
CJG2 State Sectional Finalists
2nd Place District 18
4th Place Shore Conference Tournament
A-Central Champions
2nd Place Holmdel Holiday Tournament
2nd Place Caldwell Tournament
ShoreConferenceWrestling.com Wrestler of the Year
(So) Shay Addison - 160
Record: 39-4
State: NJ-5th Place
Region: R5-Champion
District: D18-2nd Place
2nd Place Shore Conference Tournament
Holmdel Holiday Tournament Champion
Caldwell Tournament Champion
The team leader in wins for the Bulldogs, Addison was one of three State Medalists for Rumson, finishing 5th at 160 pounds. Won the Region 5 Title out of the #8 seed, knocking off the #1, #2, and #5 seeds along the way.
2020 Season Recap
Wgt | Wrestler | Record | Post-Season |
106 | (So) Will Grossarth | 1-13 | |
106 | (Fr) Ava Jordan | 0-1 | |
113 | (So) Aidan Shaughnessy | 31-6 | D18-1st / R5-1st / NJ-WB2 |
113 | (Fr) James Thomas | 0-1 | |
120 | (Sr) Tristan Izzo | 20-12 | D18-2nd/ R5-WB1 |
120 | |||
126 | (Fr) Murphy McCarty | 1-2 | |
126 | (So) Logan McGinn | 4-5 | |
132 | (So) Alex Simpson | 8-13 | |
132 | (Fr) Tyler Izzo | 2-5 | |
138 | (Fr) Nick Costello | 5-15 | |
138 | |||
145 | (Jr) Max Brignola | 37-4 | D18-1st / R5-2nd / NJ-8th |
145 | |||
152 | (Jr) Tyler Brignola | 28-9 | D18-2nd / R5-4th / NJ-WB1 |
152 | |||
160 | (So) Shay Addison | 39-4 | D18-2nd / R5-1st / NJ-5th |
160 | (Fr) Ryan Boyer | 3-2 | |
170 | (Jr) Jack Kelly | 36-6 | D18-1st / R5-3rd / NJ-5th |
182 | (Sr) Mike Ponenti | 20-7 | D18-2nd / R5-6th |
182 | (Jr) Dylan Herman | 5-6 | |
182 | (So) Kevin Hughes | 0-1 | |
195 | (Sr) Liam Horan | 27-7 | D18-1st / R5-5th |
195 | |||
220 | (Fr) Justin Kuo | 8-11 | |
220 | |||
Hwt | (Sr) James Greeley | 12-12 | |
Hwt | (Jr) Luke Karagiozi | 0-1 | |
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Date | Opponent | Result |
12/21 | Caldwell Tournament | 2nd Place |
12/28 | Holmdel Holiday Tournament | 2nd Place |
1/3 | vs RBC | W 45-27 |
1/4 | at Lacey | W 45-27 |
Colts Neck | W 36-31 | |
Manchester | W 58-18 | |
1/8 | at Holmdel | W 44-26 |
1/11 | at Livingston | W 37-34 |
Seton Hall Prep | L 27-43 | |
Mahwah | W 70-12 | |
1/15 | vs Raritan | W 37-30 |
1/18 | at Pingry | W 69-6 |
Piscataway | L 27-36 | |
1/20 | at St John Vianney | W 46-30 |
1/22 | at Monmouth Regional | W 57-13 |
1/25 | at Montville | L 24-40 |
1/29 | vs Matawan | W 57-15 |
2/1 | Shore Conference Tournament | 4th Place |
2/5 | vs Manasquan | W 77-0 |
2/10 | CJG2-QF: vs Delran | W 48-24 |
2/12 | CJG2-SF: at Pt Boro | W 32-31 |
2/14 | CJG2-Finals: at South Plainfield | L 30-42 |
2/22 | District 18 | 2nd Place |
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Shay Addison and Jack Kelly both placed 5th, and Max Brignola took 8th, as the Bulldogs earned three medals at this year's State Tournament. The three medals are the most in a single season for the Bulldogs, and makes it three seasons in a row where they have had at least one wrestler reach the podium in Boardwalk Hall, matching the longest streak in program history. Even better news for the Bulldogs, all three medal winners, as well as their other two State Qualifiers, Aidan Shaughnessy and Tyler Brignola, return next season.
STATE AGATES
113: (So) Aidan Shaughnessy - (NJ-WB2)
PRELIM: Aiden Shaughnessy (Rumson) d. Chris Tringali (West Morris Mendham) 1-0)
PQ: Tyler Klinsky (Middletown North) tf. Aiden Shaughnessy (Rumson) 4:46 18-3
WB2: Jackson Sichelstiel (Paulsboro) d. Aiden Shaughnessy (Rumson) 9-6
145: (Jr) Max Brignola - (NJ-8th Place)
PRELIM: Max Brignola (Rumson) d. Hunter Konstantoulas (Manalapan) 8-4)
PQ: Max Brignola (Rumson) d. Eli Shepard (West Morris Central) 10-4
QF: Andrew Clark (Collingswood) d. Max Brignola (Rumson) 4-3
WB4: Max Brignola (Rumson) d. Dante Monaco (Camden Catholic) 11-8
WBQF: Michael Dellagatta (St Joseph's - Montvale) d. Max Brignola (Rumson) 3-1
7TH: Dakota Morris (Kingsway) d. Max Brignola (Rumson) 7-4
152: (Jr) Tyler Brignola - (NJ-WB1)
PRELIM: Alex Strashinsky (Bergen Catholic) p. Tyler Brignola (Rumson) 5:44)
WB1: Devin Iannelli (Northern Highlands) d. Tyler Brignola (Rumson) 8-1
160: (So) Shay Addison - (NJ-5th Place)
PRELIM: Shay Addison (Rumson) md. Luke Burns (Bernards) 16-5)
PQ: Shay Addison (Rumson) d. Anthony Spera (Mt Olive) 3-0
QF: Brian Soldano (High Point) p. Shay Addison (Rumson) 3:08
WB4: Shay Addison (Rumson) d. Nathan Lapinski (Cherokee) 5-2
WBQF: Shay Addison (Rumson) d. Nate Camiscioli (Bergen Catholic) 6-2
WBSF: Robert Woodcock (Southern) d. Shay Addison (Rumson) 3-0
5TH: Shay Addison (Rumson) p. Blake Bahna (Watchung Hills) 5:13
170: (Jr) Jack Kelly - (NJ-5th Place)
PRELIM: Jack Kelly (Rumson) p. Hunter Perez (Mt Olive) 2:31
PQ: Jack Kelly (Rumson) md. Jack Bernik (Old Tappan) 13-4
QF: Jack Kelly (Rumson) p. Marcus Petite (Piscataway) 1:05
SF: Shane Reitsma (Howell) d. Jack Kelly (Rumson) 6-4
WBSF: Jacob Vega (Carteret) md. Jack Kelly (Rumson) 16-7
5TH: Jack Kelly (Rumson) p. Luke Benedict (Haddonfield) 1:34
5TH: Jack Kelly (Rumson) p. Luke Benedict (Haddonfield) 1:34
2/29: REGION 5 TOURNAMENT
8th-seeded Shay Addison, and 4th-seeded Aidan Shaughnessy, both sophomores, both won titles, marking just the 2nd time in program history in which Rumson crowned multiple Region Champions. Max Bringola was a runner-up, Jack Kelly took 3rd, and Tyler Bringola finished 4th, giving the Bulldogs five State Qualifiers. It is the 3rd year in a row in which Rumson will have multiple participants at States.
REGION AGATES
113: (So) Aidan Shaughnessy - (R5-CHAMPION)
QF: #4 Aidan Shaughnessy (Rumson) d. #5 Nicholas Ammirati (Holmdel) 16-12
SF: #4 Aidan Shaughnessy (Rumson) d. #1 Jacob Venezia (Hopewell Valley) 7-3
1ST: #4 Aidan Shaughnessy (Rumson) d. #3 Justin Schifter (Manalapan) 7-5
120: (Sr) Tristan Izzo - (R5-WB1)
PQ: #10 Tristan Izzo (Rumson) d. #7 Lee Rubin (Matawan) 9-6
QF: #2 Jack Maida (Shore) p. #10 Tristan Izzo (Rumson) 3:17
WB1: #6 Jacob DelVecchio (South Plainfield) p. #10 Tristan Izzo (Rumson) 5:08
145: (Jr) Max Brignola - (R5-2nd Place)
QF: #1 Max Brignola (Rumson) p. #9 Jake Wagner (Sayreville) 1:18
SF: #1 Max Brignola (Rumson) p. #5 Connor Doherty (St Thomas Aquinas) 4:45
1ST: #2 Colton Washleski (Hunterdon Central) d. #1 Max Brignola (Rumson) 3-2
152: (Jr) Tyler Brignola - (R5-4th Place)
PQ: #4 Tyler Brignola (Rumson) p. #13 Gabe Jones (St John Vianney) 3:05
QF: #4 Tyler Brignola (Rumson) d. #5 Kyle Anderson (North Hunterdon) 3-1
SF: #1 Michael McGhee (Shore) d. #4 Tyler Brignola (Rumson) 1-0
WB2: #4 Tyler Brignola (Rumson) p. #6 Owen Fitzgerald (Middletown South) 1:59
3RD: #2 Anthony Romaniello (Hunterdon Central) d. #4 Tyler Brignola (Rumson)
160: (So) Shay Addison - (R5-CHAMPION)
PQ: #8 Shay Addison (Rumson) p. #9 William Cole (North Hunterdon) 4:28
QF: #8 Shay Addison (Rumson) d. #1 Matt Benedetti (Manalapan) 2-1
SF: #8 Shay Addison (Rumson) p. #5 Gilbert Sosa (Perth Amboy)
1ST: #8 Shay Addison (Rumson) d. #2 Norman Cella (Hunterdon Central) 3-1
170: (Jr) Jack Kelly - (R5-3rd Place)
QF: #1 Jack Kelly (Rumson) p. #8 Shane Lallkissoon (Manville) 1:39
SF: #4 James Holder (North Hunterdon) d. #1 Jack Kelly (Rumson) 7-5
WB2: #1 Jack Kelly (Rumson) p. #6 Elijah Ade-Festus (Sayreville) 1:18
3RD: #1 Jack Kelly (Rumson) p. #3 Victor Wladika (Holmdel) 2:25
182: (Sr) Mike Ponenti - (R5-6th Place)
PQ: #9 Michael Ponenti (Rumson) md. #8 Shane Zimmerman (Keyport) 8-0
QF: #1 Blake Clayton (St John Vianney) p. #9 Michael Ponenti (Rumson) 4:11
WB1: #9 Michael Ponenti (Rumson) d. #5 Alex Abarca (Manville) 8-3
WB2: #3 Nicholas Lodato (Piscataway) p. #9 Michael Ponenti (Rumson) 0:45
5TH: #6 Nick Jairdullo (South Brunswick) p. #9 Michael Ponenti (Rumson) 4:43
195: (Sr) Liam Horan - (R5-5th Place)
QF: #3 Liam Horan (Rumson) d. #6 Luke Tilton (Highland Park) 9-4
SF: #2 Thomas Renna (South Plainfield) d. #3 Liam Horan (Rumson) 3-1
WB2: #5 Brian LaCross (Hopewell Valley) d. #3 Liam Horan (Rumson) 4-1
5TH: #3 Liam Horan (Rumson) d. #4 Alex Uryniak (North Hunterdon) 1-0
2/22: DISTRICT 18 TOURNAMENT
D18-2nd Place / 4 Champs; 8 Medal Winners
1st: Aidan Shaughnessy (120) / Max Brignola (145) / Jack Kelly (170) / Liam Horan (195)
2nd: Tristan Izzo (120) / Tyler Brignola (152) / Shay Addison (160) / Mike Ponenti (182)
Max Brignola, Liam Horan, and Jack Kelly became the 7th, 8th, and 9th wrestlers to win multiple District Titles for the Bulldogs. Horan's win in the finals was his 100th career victory. Brignola, Kelly, Horan, and Aidan Shaughnessy's four titles matches their 2003 team for most champs in a season. The Bulldogs 2nd-place finish as a team is their highest ever at Districts.
2/10: CJG2 QUARTERFINALS
2/5: A-CENTRAL
Rumson 77 - Manasquan 0 (BOX SCORE)
Bulldogs win A-Central Title; 1st Division Title since 2003
Bulldogs Earn 4 Medals; Finish 4th at SCT
1st: Max Brignola (145)
2nd: Shay Addison (160)
3rd: Jack Kelly (170)
4th: Aidan Shaughnessy (113)
1/29: NON-DIVISION
Rumson 57 - Matawan 15 (BOX SCORE)
R: #6 Shaughnessy p. #5 D Rubin; M Brignola (21-0); Addison (21-0); Horan (17-2)
1/25: NON-CONFERENCE
1/22: A-CENTRAL
Rumson 57 - Monmouth 13 (BOX SCORE)
R: Addison (19-0) sets new Shore Conference record for fastest tech fall (0:55); M Brignola (19-0); T Brignola (16-2); Shaughnessy (15-2)
1/20: A-CENTRAL
Rumson 46 - St John Vianney 30 (BOX SCORE)
R: Addison (18-0); Kelly (16-1); T Brignola (15-2)
1/15: A-CENTRAL
Rum: Horan major in final bout clinches win as Bulldogs record final 22 points; M Brignola & Addison (15-0)
1/11: LIVINGSTON QUAD
Rumson 37 - Livingston 34 (BOX SCORE)
Seton Hall Prep 43 - Rumson 27 (BOX SCORE)
Rumson 70 - Mahwah 12 (BOX SCORE)
1/8: A-CENTRAL
Rumson 44 - Holmdel 26 (BOX SCORE)
R: Addison (11-0); M Brignola (11-0); J Kelly (9-1); T Brignola (9-1)
1/4: LACEY QUAD
Rumson 36 - Colts Neck 31 (BOX SCORE)
Rumson 58 - Manchester 18 (BOX SCORE)
Rumson 45 - Lacey 27 (BOX SCORE)
12/28: HOLMDEL HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT
Rumson Finishes in 2nd Place
1st: M Brignola (145), Addison (160), Kelly (170), Horan (195) / 2nd: Shaughnessy (120), T Brignola (152) / 3rd: Ponenti (152)
12/21: CALDWELL TOURNAMENT
Bulldogs Finish 2nd
1st: M Brignola, T Brignola, Addison, Kelly / 2nd: Horan / 3rd: Shaughnessy, Izzo
2020 Season Preview
Head Coach: Bryan Heller (34-86 / 7th Season)
2019 Overall Record: 12-7 / Shore Conference: 10-6 / A-Central: 5-1
Sectionals: CJG2 Semifinalists
3rd Place District 18
2nd Place A-Central
6th Place Shore Conference Tournament
Down Low (106-132): Senior Tristan Izzo and sophomore Aidan Shaughnessy are coming off 15 and 17 win season respectively, and provide solid experience down low. Sophomore Alex Simpson could be in line for a breakout season, after spending time behind Max Brignola in the lineup a year ago. Fellow sophomores Will Grossarth and Logan McGinn also return and are looking to take the next step up this season. There are also some promising freshmen looking to make an impact in Murphy McCarthy, James Thomas, and Tyler Izzo.
In The Middle (138-160): The middle of the lineup will be a real strength for the Bulldogs. Returning District Champ, Max Brignola, won 39 bouts last season and was one win away from reaching the podium in AC a year ago. He has put the work in and is looking for big things in 2020. Brother Tyler Brignola won 22 matches last season, and placed 3rd in the Districts. Also back for the Bulldogs are senior Mike Ponenti, a 23-bout winner, and sophomore Shay Addison, who had an outstanding rookie season, winning 27 matches. There are a couple of freshmen capable of big things here as well in youth State Champ, Ryan Boyer, and Nicky Costello. This has the potential to be an extremely good group with multiple AC qualifiers.
Up Top (170-Hwt): While we probably see a little overflow into 170 from the talent in the middle at times, the Bulldogs also return a pair of solid veterans in junior Jack Kelly, a District Champion and 6th place finisher in the Region, and senior Liam Horan, a District Champ in 2018 and also a 6th place finisher in the Region last year. The rest of the group will be mostly newcomers, although heavyweights James Greely and Luke Karagiozi did see some action last season.
Possible Lineup in 2020
Wgt |
Wrestler |
2019 |
Post-Season |
106 |
(So) Will Grossarth |
0-5 |
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113 |
(Fr) Murphy McCarthy |
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113 |
(Fr) James Thomas |
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120 |
(So) Aidan Shaughnessy |
17-14 |
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126 |
(Sr) Tristan Izzo |
15-15 |
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132 |
(So) Alex Simpson |
7-4 |
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132 |
(So) Logan McGinn |
5-12 |
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132 |
(Fr) Tyler Izzo |
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138 |
(Fr) Nick Costello |
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145 |
(Jr) Max Brignola |
39-6 |
D18-1st / R5-3rd / NJ-WB4 |
152 |
(Jr) Tyler Brignola |
22-14 |
D18-3rd / R5-WB1 |
160 |
(Sr) Mike Ponenti |
23-9 |
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160 |
(So) Shay Addison |
27-8 |
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160 |
(Fr) Ryan Boyer |
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170 |
(Jr) Jack Kelly |
27-14 |
D18-1st / R5-6th |
170 |
(So) Kevin Hughes |
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182 |
(Jr) Dylan Herman |
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195 |
(Sr) Liam Horan |
28-10 |
D18-2nd / R5-6th |
195 |
(Jr) Aeden Hart |
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195 |
(Sr) JP Davis |
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195 |
(Fr) Tyler Toth |
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195 |
(Fr) Spencer Branin |
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Hwt |
(Sr) James Greeley |
2-9 |
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Hwt |
(Jr) Luke Karagjozi |
1-2 |
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Hwt |
(Fr) Justin Kuo |
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Graduated in 2019
Wgt |
Wrestler |
Record |
2019 |
170 |
Curtis Factor |
3-9 |
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182 |
Nick Addison |
42-2 |
D18-1st / R5-1st / NJ-4th |
Hwt |
Evan Davis |
15-6 |
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Hwt |
Kevin Ranney |
0-4 |
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