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1974-75 SEASON
 


Head Coach: Mike Fitzgerald
Assistant Coach: Richard McGuckin
Captain: John Kenney

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Top Row, L to R: Mike Fitzgerald, Lori Dickson, Laura McBride, John Kenney, Russo, Charlie Pensa, Terry Gage, Ben Hill, Rick Durand, Carl Berglin, Judy Nilles, Richard McGuckin.
Middle Row, L to R: Dan Bragoli, Bob Kenney, Stu Goodman, Ted Bruns, Kevin Durand, Not sure, Hank Wikman, Jamie Durand.
Kneeling, L to R: Steve Candela, Gerard Candela, Marco Leddy, Steve Case, Tom Berglin, Artie Haas

  
  1974-75 SEASON IN REVIEW  
     
  TEAM ACHIEVEMENTS
  
  League 7 Dual Meet Champions
  
  League 7 Tournament Champions 
 
     
  INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENTS
  
  LEAGUE 7 CHAMPIONS  
  105 lbs: Marco Leddy   
  119 lbs: Steve Candela 
  
  138 lbs: Ricky Durand
  
  155 lbs: Ben Hill  
  217 lbs: Charlie Pensa  
     
   DUAL MEET & TOURNAMENT RESULTS  
     
  Hampton Bays 40, Wantagh 21
098- Case (HB) pinned Kohlberg, 2:53;
105- Leddy (HB) pinned Riggs, 2:50;
112- J. Setzer (W) dec Berglin, 3-0;
119- Candela (HB) dec Spelscia, 4-2;
126- N. Seltzer (W) dec Wikman, 8-1;
132- Poggi (W) pinned Haas, 2:50;
138- Durand (HB) pinned Marterson, 2:25;
145- Bragoli (HB) pinned Wagner, 3:30;
155- Hill (HB) dec Lubin, 19-2;
167- Kenney (HB) pinned Rice, 1:26;
177- Elliott (W) dec Gage, 5-2;
217- Zaffarano won by forfeit.		 Hampton Bays 30, Easthampton 23
098- Case (HB) pinned Liberti, 2:45;
105- Leddy (HB) pinned Clark, 0:59;
112- Griffin (EH) dec Berglin, 4-1;
119- S. Candela (HB) dec Miller, 4-0;
126- G. Candela (HB) pinned Anderson, 5:56;
132- Seitz (EH) dec Wikman, 12-0;
138- Connant (EH) pinned Roebuck, 0:25;
145- McElroy (EH) dec Durand, 16-1;
155- Hill (HB) dec McGuire, 4-0;
167- Kenney (HB) dec Dayton, 5-2;
177- Kalbacher (EH) pinned Bruns, 3:32;
Hwy- Gage (HB) dec Darenberg, 4-2.		    
     
  Hampton Bays 32, Floyd 17
100- Case (HB) dec Scala, 8-2;
107- Leddy (HB) dec DeMasi, 4-0;
114- Allen (F) pinned Berglin, 3:53;
121- Candela (HB) pinned Scanlon, 3:49;
128- Martinolich (F) dec B. Kenney, 11-5;
134- Haas (HB) drew with Eranz, 13-13;
140- Durand (HB) dec Bader, 9-5;
147- Markery (F) dec Bragoli, 6-5;
157- Hill (HB) dec Barone, 9-2;
169- J. Kenney (HB) dec Kujan, 1-0;
179- Gage (HB) pinned Storey, 5:29;
Hwy- Pasqua (F) dec Russo, 7-3.		 Hampton Bays 36, Stony Brook 18
100- Case (HB) pinned Zoufaly, 1:27;
107- Ljungguist (SB) won by forfeit;
114- Beglin (HB) pinned Topazian, 1:14;
121- Candela (HB) dec Swanson, 4-1;
128- Brown (S) dec B. Kenney, 10-3;
134- Harrison (S) dec Haas, 4-0;
140- Durand (HB) dec Belinger, 4-0;
147- Bragoli (HB) dec Garmirain, 5-2;
157- Hill (HB) pinned Whittle, 3:34;
169- J. Kenney (HB) dec Dodd, 14-9;
179- Brownell (S) pinned Gage, 4:53;
Hwy- Pensa (HB) Byrnes, 1:58. 		   
     
   Hampton Bays 55, Mercy 3
100- Case (HB) won by forfeit;
107- Leddy (HB) dec Rocco, 8-2;
114- G. Candela (HB) pinned Evers, 4:46;
121- S. Candela (HB) pinned Cenotti, 1:43;
128- B. Kenney (HB) pinned Zaweski, 3:36;
134- Klein (M) dec Haas, 16-10;
140- Durand (HB) pinned Arotskis, 5:28;
147- Bragoli (HB) pinned J. Terry, 1:58;
157- Hill (HB) dec B. Zilnicki, 7-0;
169- Berglin (HB) won by forfeit;
179- J. Kenney (HB) dec B. Terry, 14-0;
Hwy- Pensa (HB) dec J. Zilnicki, 7-2.
 Hampton Bays 43, Rocky Point 9
100- Krase (RP) dec Case, 5-3;
107- Leddy (HB) pinned Walker, 2:55;
114- G. Candela (HB) drew with Mermelstein, 0-0;
121- S. Candela (HB) dec Keane, 11-0;
128- Braska (RP) dec B. Kenney, 5-1;
134- Mujsce (HB) pinned Petrakia, 5:55;
140- R. Durand (HB) drew with Johnson, 4-4;
147- J. Durand (HB) dec Hillebrect, 8-0;
157- Hill (HB) dec Polk, 14-1;
169- J. Kenney (HB) pinned Lokkeberg, 0:49;
179- Gage (HB) won by forfeit;
Hwy- Pensa (HB) pinned Burns, 0:34.		    
     
  Hampton Bays 42, Bellport 15
100- Case (HB) dec Wruck, 19-4;
107- Leddy (HB) pinned Fuhrmann, 4:58;
114- Neumann (B) drew with G. Candela, 1-1;
121- S. Candela (HB) pinned Stephani, 5:11;
128- Daley (B) pinned B. Kenney, 3:09;
134- Mujsce (HB) dec Weinstock, 11-7;
140- R. Durand (HB) pinned Carmichael, 4:52;
147- Bridges (B) dec J. Durand, 15-1;
155- Hill (HB) won by forfeit;
169- Verni (B) dec J. Kenney, 9-5;
179- Gage (HB) dec Turner, 8-0;
Hwy- Pensa (HB) won by forfeit.		 Hampton Bays 33, Southampton 15
100- Case (HB) dec Downey, 12-0.
107- Schreiber (S) dec Leddy, 4-2.
114- G. Candela (HB) dec Armusewicz, 14-4.
121- S. Candela (HB) dec Korte, 10-0.
128- McDowell (S) dec Wikman, 8-2.
134- Bourcher (S) dec Haas, 6-2.
140- Durand (HB) dec Corwith, 11-2.
147- Bragoli (HB) pinned Tareski, 1:17.
157- Hill (HB) won by forfeit.
169- Kenney (HB) pinned McMahon, 1:57.
179- Norris (S) dec Gage, 9-0.
217- Bennett (S) dec Russo, 4-2.		    
     
  Hampton Bays 32, Floyd 17
100- Case (HB) dec Scala, 8-2.
107- Leddy (HB) dec DeMasi, 4-0.
114- Allen (F) pinned T. Berglin, 3:53.
121- S. Candela (HB) pinned Scanlon, 3:49.
128- Martinolich (F) dec B. Kenney, 11-5.
134- Haas (HB) drew with Eranz, 13-13.
140- Durand (HB) dec Bader, 9-5.
147- Markery (F) dec Bragoli, 6-5.
157- Hill (HB) dec Barone, 9-2.
167- R. Kenney (HB) dec Kujan, 1-0
179- Gage (HB) pinned Storey, 5:29.
217- Pasqua (F) dec Russo, 7-3.		 Hampton Bays 51, Southold 11
100- Case (HB) won by forfeit.
107- Leddy (HB) pinned Hallock, 2:17.
114- G. Candela (HB) pinned Davids, 5:04.
121- Bruch (HB) won by forfeit.
128- Mott (S) pinned Wikman, 5:19.
134- Milner (S) dec Haas, 10-3.
140- Durand (HB) pinned Schalter, 3:46.
147- Phillips (S) drew with Bragoli, 1-1.
157- Bruns (HB) dec Horton, 11-4.
169- C. Berglin (HB) dec Terry, 14-3.
179- Gage (HB) pinned Schradian, 3:43.
217- Russo (HB) won by forfeit.		    
     
  League VII Tournament
         (2/21/75-2/22/75)		      
   CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS      
  094- Zoufaly (SB) dec Gerig (MP), 2-0 OT.
101- Krase (RP) dec Steve Case (HB), 5-3.
108- Marco Leddy (HB) dec Walker (RP), 6-3.
115- Eaton (MP) pinned Whitecavage (G), 5:23.
122- Steve Candela (HB) dec Mermelstein (RP), 2-1.
129- McCabe (MP) dec Mott (S), 4-3.
135- Heaney (G) pinned Milner (S), 3:12.
141- Rick Durand (HB) dec Bilella (MP), 12-2.
148- McCoyd (MP) dec Dan Bragoli (HB), 3-2.
158- Ben Hill (HB) dec Mills (G), 8-3.
169- Dodd (SB) dec John Kenney (HB), 9-0.
180- Brownell (SB) dec Stilley (G), 8-4.
217- Charles Pensa (HB) pinned Burns (RP), 0:36.		      
         
   TEAM SCORES:
1) Hampton Bays 158 ½
2) Miller Place 105 ½
3) Rocky Point 89 ½
4) Greenport 71
5) Stony Brook 60
6) Southold 29
7) Mattituck 2		      
     
   1974-75 PHOTOS  
     
     
  Steve Candela during the League 7 Championships     
     
   
  John Kenney (167 lbs)  
     
     
   League 7 Tournament (A Baymen pinning his opponent)  
     
     
  1975-76 SEASON  
     
  Head Coach: Mike Fitzgerald
Assistant Coach: Richard McGuckin
Captain: Ben Hill		  
     
     
  Top Row, L to R: Lori Dickson, Laura McBride, Judy Nilles, Chris Livanos, Kevin Durand,
Terry Gage, Ben Hill, Carl Berglin, Nicholson, Ted Bruns, Jamie Durand, Coach McGuckin
Middle Row, L to R: Bruce Erickson, Tom Pelosi, Clint Skarka, Tom Berglin, Stu Goodman,
Marco Leddy, Gerard Candela.
Seated, L to R: Mark Wikman, Steve Borrell, Tim Hosa, Steve Case, Paul Candela, Billy Mann  		  
     
  1975-76 SEASON IN REVIEW  
     
  TEAM ACHIEVEMENTS  
  League 7 Dual Meet League Champions  
     
  INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENTS
  
  SAYVILLE HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS  
  155 lbs: Ben Hill  
     
  GARDNER TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS  
  158 lbs: Ben Hill (Voted Most Outstanding Wrestler by the coaches)  
     
  CONFERENCE IV CHAMPIONS  
  121 lbs: Gerard Candela  
  155 lbs: Ben Hill  
  217 lbs: Terry Gage  
     
  ALL COUNTY (SECTION XI)  
  155 lbs: Ben Hill, 2nd Pl  
     
  DUAL MEET & TOURNAMENT RESULTS  
     
  Gardner Tournament
Bellmore, NY
CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS		 Sayville Holiday Tournament
Sayville, NY
CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS		    
  094- Cimino (Lindy) dec Meyers (Lindy), 7-0.
101- Bonamico (Lindy) dec Viverito (Sond), 8-4.
108- C. Barravechio (Sond) pinned Kowaleski (Sond) 5:47.
115- A. Barravechio (Sond) dec Isgro (Lindy), 6-3.
122- Murphy (BK) dec Candela (HB), 8-0.
129- S. Cavayero (BK) dec Brodmerkel (Lindy), 3-1.
135- Ferraro (Lindy) dec Daniele (BK), 7-3.
141- R. Cavayero (BK) pinned Bergan (Sach), 5:52.
148- Hunte (BK) dec Woldson (BK), 8-2.
158- Hill (HB) dec Bruno (BK), 6-4.
169- Coffin (Lindy) dec Keik (Sach), 10-7.
180- Newman (Sach) dec Mermelstein (BK), 10-2.
217- Allen (Sach) dec Palladino (Lindy), 9-3.

Most Outstanding Wrestler: Ben Hill (HB), 158 lbs

Team Scores
1) Lindenhurst 274
2) Bellmore Kennedy 222
3) Brentwood Sonderling 134
4) Sachem 116.5
5) Hampton Bays 82.5
6) Half Hollow Hills 75
 91- Fusco (Conn) dec Ferguson (Say), 3-1.
98- Luce (Conn) dec Golden (WI), 6-2.
105- McInerney (Bay) dec Foos (NB), 7-3.
112- Hubbard (WH) dec Hake (Say), 11-7.
119- Giglio (NB) dec Palminteri (WI), 3-2.
126- J. Demsko (WI) dec Villaruba (Conn), 6-0.
132- Wittman (Bay) dec Terchun (WH), 8-2.
138- Rodriguez (SJ) dec Zahradka (Bay), 5-1.
145- Verron (Conn) dec M. Demsko (WI), 7-5.
155- Hill (HB) dec Cassetta (WI), 7-2.
167- DePompero (Say) dec Czachur (WH), 10-5.
177- Angelos (NB) pinned Madera (SJ), 1:23.
Hwy- Compitello (Conn) dec Harrell (Say), 5-1.

Team Scores
1) Connetquot 137
2) West Islip 115
3) Sayville 112
4) North Babylon 111 1/2
5) Bayport 105
6) Westhampton 100
7) St John the Baptist 69
8) Hampton Bays 57		    
     
  Hampton Bays 45 - Stony Brook 13
100- Hofstetter (SB) won by forfeit.
107- Candela (HB) pinned Harrison, 4:22.
114- Case (HB) pinned Barber, 1:06.
121- Wikman (HB) dec Scarduzio, 9-2.
128- Goodman (HB) pinned Gaebelein, 1:53.
134- Brown (SB) dec T. Berglin, 4-1.
140- Skarka (HB) pinned Titcob, 3:04.
147- Durand (HB) dec Taylor, 11-8.
157- Hill (HB) pinned Roman, 2:41.
169- C. Berglin (HB) pinned Whittle, 3:58.
179- Dodd (SB) dec Bruns, 10-0.
217- Gage (HB) dec Anderson, 5-3.
 Hampton Bays 46 - Southampton 15
100- Downey (S) won by forfeit.
107- Schrieber (S) dec P. Candela, 6-4.
114- Case (HB) pinned Witkowski, 1:02.
121- G. Candela (HB) pinned Krzenski, 1:08.
128- McDowell (S) dec Leddy, 13-8.
134- T. Berglin (HB) dec T. Armusewicz, 8-0.
140- S. Armusewicz dec Goodman, 10-5.
147- J. Durand (HB) won by forfeit.
157- Hill (HB) pinned Warner, 2:30.
169- C. Berglin (HB) pinned Fanning, 2:28.
179- Bruns (HB) pinned McMahon, 1:56.
217- Gage (HB) pinned Ware, 2:43.		    
     
  Hampton Bays 32 - Rocky Point 24
100- Alfred (RP) won by forfeit.
107- Geib (RP) dec P. Candela, 10-6.
114- Krase (RP) won by forfeit.
121- G. Candela (HB) dec Mermelstein, 3-0.
128- Leddy (HB) pinned Scutaro, 3:30.
134- Blend (RP) dec T. Berglin, 6-5.
140- Johnson (RP) pinned Erickson, 5:17.
147- Durand (HB) pinned Hayes, 3:42.
157- Hill (HB) dec German, 17-0.
169- Bruns (HB) dec Bicunzolo, 7-0.
179- C. Berglin (HB) dec Lokkeberg, 8-4.
217- Gage (HB) won by forfeit.		 Locust Valley 38 - Hampton Bays 17
100- Johnson (LV) won by forfeit.
107- DeStefanis (LV) dec P. Candela, 6-1.
114- Pidgeon (LV) won by forfeit.
121- G. Candela (HB) dec Vitiritti, 4-3.
128- Wikman (HB) drew with Ammiria, 1-1.
134- Leddy (HB) dec Finn, 6-0.
140- Olsen (LV) pinned Erickson, 1:55.
147- Abels (LV) won by forfeit.
157- Hill (HB) dec Savino, 8-3.
169- DeMarco (LV) dec Bruns, 11-4.
179- Baruaccia (LV) pinned Nicholson, 0:27.
217- Gage (HB) pinned Bergantino, 1:11.		    
     
  Centereach 32 - Hampton Bays 22
100- Addesi (C) won by forfeit.
107- Herlihy (C) dec P. Candela, 6-5.
114- J. Huber (C) won by forfeit.
121- G. Candela (HB) pinned Hess, 3:17.
128- T. Huber (C) dec Wikman, 3-0.
134- Leddy (HB) dec Mahoney, 6-0.
140- Jacinto (C) pinned Erickson, 5:03.
147- Durand (HB) dec Petrocelli, 10-2.
157- Hill (HB) pinned Altebrando, 2:47.
169- Baldwin (C) dec Bruns, 11-10.
179- Engel (C) dec Nicholson, 11-3.
217- Gage (HB) dec Torres, 8-3.		 Hampton Bays 33 - Greenport 26
101- K. Heaney (G) won by forfeit.
108- Joe Lellman (G) dec P. Candela, 4-3.
115- Case (HB) pinned Reeves, 2:15.
122- G. Candela (HB) pinned Whitecavage, 3:21.
129- Leddy (HB) pinned S. Heaney, 5:06.
135- Hubbard (G) pinned T. Berglin, 3:42.
141- T. Heaney (G) pinned Skarka, 1:57.
148- Durand (HB) dec John Lellman, 11-0.
158- Hill (HB) pinned Wielder, 0:36.
170- C. Berglin (HB) dec Mills, 11-8.
180- Corazzini (G) dec Bruns, 6-5.
218- Gage (HB) drew with Stilley, 3-3.		    
     
  Hampton Bays 33 - Newfield 24
101- Kilkenny (N) won by forfeit.
108- P. Candela (HB) dec Boscarino, 3-2.
115- Merlino (N) pinned Case, 2:53.
122- G. Candela (HB) dec Tolipani, 17-4.
129- Leddy (HB) dec Gorman, 9-0.
135- Vecchio (N) dec T. Berglin, 7-1.
141- Caceres (N) dec Skarka, 9-4.
148- Vigorito (N) won by forfeit.
158- Hill (HB) pinned Mones, 1:58.
170- C. Berglin (HB) pinned Gallignani, 2:46.
180- Bruns (HB) dec Bambus, 9-5.
218- Gage (HB) pinned Schrader, 4:53.		 Hampton Bays 42 - Southold 15
100- Double forfeit
107- P. Candela (HB) dec Anderson, 6-2.
114- L. Terry (S) won by forfeit.
121- Leddy (HB) pinned Hallock, 5.21.
128- Wikman (HB) pinned Mazzaferro, 5:23.
134- G. Candela (HB) dec Eckhardt, 8-3.
140- Phillips (S) dec T. Berglin, 4-0.
147- D. Terry (S) won by forfeit.
157- Durand (HB) pinned Horton, 2:45.
169- C. Berglin (HB) pinned Taplin, 1:18.
179- Bruns (HB) pinned Albertson, 1:57.
217- Gage (HB) pinned M. Terry, 1:10.		    
     
  Hampton Bays 30 - Westhampton 24
101- W won by forfeit.
108- P. Candela (HB) pinned Bina, 3:28.
115- Hubbard (W) dec Case, 8-1.
122- G. Candela (HB) dec Raynor 4-0.
129- Leddy (HB) pinned Merle, 3:58.
135- Terchun (W) dec T. Berglin, 9-0.
141- Tufano (W) dec Skarka, 10-3.
148- Geib (W) dec Durand 11-4.
158- Hill (HB) pinned Muscarella, 5:10.
170- Czachur (W) dec Bruns, 14-2.
180- Berglin (HB) pinned Reynolds, 5:57.
218- Gage (HB) dec Bieling, 5-3.		 Hampton Bays 25 - Mercy 24
101- Hurley (M) won by forfeit.
108- P. Candela dec Crofts, 5-2.
115- Rocco (M) dec Case, 13-4.
122- Robinson (M) dec Wikman, 5-2.
129- Leddy (HB) pinned Evers, 5:37.
135- T. Berglin (HB) dec Higgins, 9-4.
141- Aretakis (M) dec Skarka, 17-2.
148- Durand (HB) pinned Maginsky, 4:35.
158- Hill (HB) dec R. Zilnicky, 11-0.
170- Harris (M) dec C. Berglin, 6-4.
180- Bruns (HB) dec Terry, 8-6.
218- J. Zilnicky (M) dec Gage, 5-3.		    
     
   Conference IV Tournament
            CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS
094- Carrera (PJ) dec Bartow (Baby), 6-1.
101- Zamek (PJ) dec Bina (WH), 5-2.
108- Diaz (PJ) dec Nelson (Amity), 9-4.
115- Williams (Amity) dec Hubbard (WH), 5-1.
122- Candela (HB) pinned Scutaro (RP), 1:08.
129- McDowell (SH) dec Winter (Baby), 11-4.
135- Wittman (Bayport) dec Terchun (WH), 4-0.
141- White (Baby) dec Heaney (GP), 7-2.
148- Geib (WH) dec Biedermann (Bayport), 5-2.
158- Hill (HB) dec McCoyd (MP), 7-1.
170- Bates (Bayport) pinned Gray (Amity), 2:58.
180- Dodd (SB) dec Kalbacher (EH), 3-0 OT.
218- Gage (HB) dec Scharmburg (MP) 8-4.		  
     
  Suffolk County, Section XI Tournament
               CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS
094- Petrucci (Ross) dec Carrera (PJ), 13-0.
101- Nock (DP) dec Marino (Ross), 7-0.
108- J. Abbott (Harbor) dec Barravecchio (Sond), 4-3.
115- Cummings (SE) dec Collado (Ross), 5-1.
122- Picozzi (Hunt) dec Smith (SE), 3-2.
129- J. Thomas (Hunt) dec Brodmerkel (Lindy), 8-2.
135- Giani (Hunt) dec Wittman (Bay), 9-6.
141- Brown (Ross) pinned Pastore (Hunt), 5:15.
148- M. Thomas (Hunt) dec Breitenbach (River), 6-2.
158- Karcher (Hunt) dec Ben Hill (HB), 8-5.
169- T. Smith (Hunt) dec Leggio (BS), 5-2.
180- Gaffney (Hunt) dec Allen (Sach), 3-1.
217- Rosenbauer (Hunt) dec Palladino (Lindy), 9-4.		  
     
  Suffolk County, Section XI Tournament
HAMPTON BAYS PRELIMINARY ROUND RESULTS 
108- Barravecchio (Sond) dec P. Candela (HB), 6-1.
122- G. Candela (HB) dec Melfi (Connetquot), 3-1.
129- Villaruba (Connetquot) dec Leddy (HB), 6-4.
148- M. Thomas (Hunt) dec J. Durand (HB), 14-5.
217- Brown (EI) won by default over Gage (HB).

HAMPTON BAYS QUARTER FINALS RESULTS
122- Owens (NP) dec G. Candela (HB), 10-3.		  
     
  14th Annual NYSPHSAA Inter-Sectional Wrestling Tournament
Onondaga County War Memorial, Syracuse, NY
March 12-13, 1976

Sectional Team Score

1. Section 8    -    194.0
2. Section 5    -    154.0
3. Section 11    -    148.0
4. Section 1    -    101.0
5. Section 4    -    96.0
  Section 6    -    96.0
7. Section 3    -    88.0
8. Section 2    -    61.0
9. Section 9    -    54.5
10. Section 7    -    28.0
11. Section 10    -    0.0



Championship Finals
  91 - Rick Salamone (5-McQuaid) dec. Lindsay Biagini (8-Massapequa), 6-4
  98 - Bob DeStefanis (8-Locust Valley) dec. Mike Nock (11-Deer Park), 5-2
105 - Bob Bury (8-Calhoun) dec. Brad Farnham (4-Chenango Forks), 5-0
112 - Mark Iacovelli (4-Ithaca) dec. Mike Fuller (5-Warsaw), 2-2, 3-2 OT
119 - Robin Parker (5-Caledonia-Mumford) pinned Mike Picozzi (11-Huntington), Unkn
126 - Kyle Grunwald (6-Pioneer) dec. Steve Cavayero (8-Bellmore JFK), 8-3
132 - Jim Slattery (8-Island Trees) dec. Doug Tingue (6-Pioneer), 5-1
138 - Mike Koob (4-Union-Endicott) dec. Mike Blair (3-Jordan-Elbridge), 10-3
145 - Lee Spiegel (8-Mepham) dec. Dave Stulpin (5-Spencerport), 6-3
155 - John Martineck (6-Lancaster) dec. Bucky Smith (1-Mt. Vernon), 6-1
167 - Tony Crawford (1-Mt. Vernon) dec. Mike Ponzo (3-West Genesee), 6-1
177 - Joe Lidowski (11-West Babylon) dec. Horace Perry (1-Mt. Vernon), 4-2
215 - Steve Insalaco (8-Farmingdale) pinned John Kinley (5-Webster Thomas), Unkn
250 - Mike Rosenbauer (11-Huntington) pinned Tom Pierzga (8-Massapequa), Unkn

Most Outstanding Wrestler: Robin Parker (5-Caledonia-Mumford)

Consolation Finals 3rd/4th
  91 - Joe Petrucci (11-Brentwood) dec. Robert Buscher (1-Westlake), 5-0
  98 - Don St. James (5-Rush-Henrietta) dec. Paul Margolies (9-Tappan Zee), 6-5
105 - Billy Beard (1-Mt. Vernon) pinned John Smallridge (5-McQuaid), Unkn
112 - John Elmer (3-Bishop Ludden) dec. Paul Pietropaolo (9-Nanuet), 4-3
119 - Lou Dionisio (8-Baldwin) dec. Howie Berger (2-Niskayuna), 5-2
126 - Jeff Thomas (11-Huntington) dec. Bob Hilfiger (4-Elmira Free Academy), 5-3
132 - Jerry Klein (9-North Rockland) dec. Joe Giani (11-Huntington), 3-2
138 - Jeff Browne (11-Brentwood) pinned Bruce Meyers (6-Olean), Unkn
145 - Terry Miller (6-Portville) dec. Dean Campbell (4-Sherburne-Earlville), 5-2
155 - Dominick Macchia (8-Island Trees) dec. Rick Bradwell (2-Amsterdam), 7-2
167 - Tom Bogsted (8-MacArthur) pinned Dave Pileggi (2-Queensbury), Unkn
177 - Steve Rosa (5-Rush-Henrietta) dec. Dave Sanford (8-Baldwin), 2-2, 2-1 OT
215 - Dave Hudson (3-Westhill) dec. Mike Rotunda (4-Owego), 8-5
250 - Angelo Tramontelli (1-Sleepy Hollow) dec. Chris Schaffer (5-Waterloo), 3-1

Consolation Finals 5th/6th
  91 - Wayne Johnson (2-Schalmont) dec. Carl Kristeller (3-Baldwinsville), 7-6
  98 - Dan Keene (4-Tioga) dec. Kregg Bruno (7-Peru), 3-0
105 - Larry Cohen (6-Williamsville South) dec. James Abbott (11-Harborfields), 4-1
112 - Howard Rabin (8-Elmont) dec. Wade Cummings (11-Smithtown East), 9-2
119 - Dave Venditti (1-Ossining) dec. Mike Hogan (7-Peru), 8-4
126 - Greg Locke (5-Greece Arcadia) dec. Steve Groce (3-Skaneateles), 11-7
132 - Jim Irvine (2-Queensbury) def. Bob Hadsell (5-Canandaigua), ?
138 - Jeff Nicholson (1-Woodlands) dec. Phil LaBombard (7-Northern Adirondack), 14-4
145 - Mike Thomas (11-Huntington) dec. Bill Wilson (3-Carthage), 7-4
155 - John Karcher (11-Huntington) dec. Walt Osier (3-Indian River), 2-1
167 - Ed Banach (9-Port Jervis) dec. Bill Davey (4-Johnson City), 3-2
177 - Dan Forbes (3-Mohawk) dec. Ernie Jackson (9-Port Jervis), 2-1
215 - David Nease (6-Portville) pinned Bill George (2-Glens Falls), Unkn
250 - Albert LaVigne (7-Beekmantown) def. Lou Tomaso (2-Hudson Falls), ?

Semifinals
  91 - Lindsay Biagini (8-Massapequa) pinned Carl Kristeller (3-Baldwinsville), Unkn
        Rick Salamone (5-McQuaid) dec. Joe Petrucci (11-Brentwood), 7-3
  98 - Bob DeStefanis (8-Locust Valley) dec. Kregg Bruno (7-Peru), 8-1
        Mike Nock (11-Deer Park) dec. Paul Margolies (9-Tappan Zee), 8-4
105 - Brad Farnham (4-Chenango Forks) dec. Billy Beard (1-Mt. Vernon), 9-1
        Bob Bury (8-Calhoun) pinned John Smallridge (5-McQuaid), Unkn
112 - Mark Iacovelli (4-Ithaca) dec. Howard Rabin (8-Elmont), 8-3
        Mike Fuller (5-Warsaw) dec. Wade Cummings (11-Smithtown East), 7-6
119 - Mike Picozzi (11-Huntington) dec. Lou Dionisio (8-Baldwin), 8-6
        Robin Parker (5-Caledonia-Mumford) pinned Howie Berger (2-Niskayuna), Unkn
126 - Steve Cavayero (8-Bellmore JFK) dec. Jeff Thomas (11-Huntington), 4-4, 5-1 OT
        Kyle Grunwald (6-Pioneer) dec. Bob Hilfiger (4-Elmira Free Academy), 6-3
132 - Jim Slattery (8-Island Trees) dec. Joe Giani (11-Huntington), 6-3
        Doug Tingue (6-Pioneer) dec. Jerry Klein (9-North Rockland), 1-0 OT
138 - Mike Blair (3-Jordan-Elbridge) dec. Phil LaBombard (7-Northern Adirondack), 10-7
        Mike Koob (4-Union-Endicott) dec. Jeff Nicholson (1-Woodlands), 8-5
145 - Dave Stulpin (5-Spencerport) dec. Mike Thomas (11-Huntington), 5-1
        Lee Spiegel (8-Mepham) dec. Terry Miller (6-Portville), 10-0
155 - Bucky Smith (1-Mt. Vernon) dec. John Karcher (11-Huntington), 5-1
        John Martineck (6-Lancaster) dec. Walt Osier (3-Indian River), 6-2
167 - Mike Ponzo (3-West Genesee) dec. Dave Pileggi (2-Queensbury), 8-3
        Tony Crawford (1-Mt. Vernon) dec. Ed Banach (9-Port Jervis), 9-5
177 - Horace Perry (1-Mt. Vernon) dec. Dan Forbes (3-Mohawk), 3-3, 4-1 OT
        Joe Lidowski (11-West Babylon) dec. Ernie Jackson (9-Port Jervis), 9-0
215 - John Kinley (5-Webster Thomas) dec. Mike Rotunda (4-Owego), 9-4
        Steve Insalaco (8-Farmingdale) dec. David Nease (6-Portville), 8-1
250 - Tom Pierzga (8-Massapequa) pinned Albert LaVigne (7-Beekmantown), Unkn
        Mike Rosenbauer (11-Huntington) pinned Chris Schaffer (5-Waterloo), Unkn
 Championship Finals
  91 - Rick Salamone (5-McQuaid) dec. Lindsay Biagini (8-Massapequa), 6-4
  98 - Bob DeStefanis (8-Locust Valley) dec. Mike Nock (11-Deer Park), 5-2
105 - Bob Bury (8-Calhoun) dec. Brad Farnham (4-Chenango Forks), 5-0
112 - Mark Iacovelli (4-Ithaca) dec. Mike Fuller (5-Warsaw), 2-2, 3-2 OT
119 - Robin Parker (5-Caledonia-Mumford) pinned Mike Picozzi (11-Huntington), Unkn
126 - Kyle Grunwald (6-Pioneer) dec. Steve Cavayero (8-Bellmore JFK), 8-3
132 - Jim Slattery (8-Island Trees) dec. Doug Tingue (6-Pioneer), 5-1
138 - Mike Koob (4-Union-Endicott) dec. Mike Blair (3-Jordan-Elbridge), 10-3
145 - Lee Spiegel (8-Mepham) dec. Dave Stulpin (5-Spencerport), 6-3
155 - John Martineck (6-Lancaster) dec. Bucky Smith (1-Mt. Vernon), 6-1
167 - Tony Crawford (1-Mt. Vernon) dec. Mike Ponzo (3-West Genesee), 6-1
177 - Joe Lidowski (11-West Babylon) dec. Horace Perry (1-Mt. Vernon), 4-2
215 - Steve Insalaco (8-Farmingdale) pinned John Kinley (5-Webster Thomas), Unkn
250 - Mike Rosenbauer (11-Huntington) pinned Tom Pierzga (8-Massapequa), Unkn

Most Outstanding Wrestler: Robin Parker (5-Caledonia-Mumford)

Consolation Finals 3rd/4th
  91 - Joe Petrucci (11-Brentwood) dec. Robert Buscher (1-Westlake), 5-0
  98 - Don St. James (5-Rush-Henrietta) dec. Paul Margolies (9-Tappan Zee), 6-5
105 - Billy Beard (1-Mt. Vernon) pinned John Smallridge (5-McQuaid), Unkn
112 - John Elmer (3-Bishop Ludden) dec. Paul Pietropaolo (9-Nanuet), 4-3
119 - Lou Dionisio (8-Baldwin) dec. Howie Berger (2-Niskayuna), 5-2
126 - Jeff Thomas (11-Huntington) dec. Bob Hilfiger (4-Elmira Free Academy), 5-3
132 - Jerry Klein (9-North Rockland) dec. Joe Giani (11-Huntington), 3-2
138 - Jeff Browne (11-Brentwood) pinned Bruce Meyers (6-Olean), Unkn
145 - Terry Miller (6-Portville) dec. Dean Campbell (4-Sherburne-Earlville), 5-2
155 - Dominick Macchia (8-Island Trees) dec. Rick Bradwell (2-Amsterdam), 7-2
167 - Tom Bogsted (8-MacArthur) pinned Dave Pileggi (2-Queensbury), Unkn
177 - Steve Rosa (5-Rush-Henrietta) dec. Dave Sanford (8-Baldwin), 2-2, 2-1 OT
215 - Dave Hudson (3-Westhill) dec. Mike Rotunda (4-Owego), 8-5
250 - Angelo Tramontelli (1-Sleepy Hollow) dec. Chris Schaffer (5-Waterloo), 3-1

Consolation Finals 5th/6th
  91 - Wayne Johnson (2-Schalmont) dec. Carl Kristeller (3-Baldwinsville), 7-6
  98 - Dan Keene (4-Tioga) dec. Kregg Bruno (7-Peru), 3-0
105 - Larry Cohen (6-Williamsville South) dec. James Abbott (11-Harborfields), 4-1
112 - Howard Rabin (8-Elmont) dec. Wade Cummings (11-Smithtown East), 9-2
119 - Dave Venditti (1-Ossining) dec. Mike Hogan (7-Peru), 8-4
126 - Greg Locke (5-Greece Arcadia) dec. Steve Groce (3-Skaneateles), 11-7
132 - Jim Irvine (2-Queensbury) def. Bob Hadsell (5-Canandaigua), ?
138 - Jeff Nicholson (1-Woodlands) dec. Phil LaBombard (7-Northern Adirondack), 14-4
145 - Mike Thomas (11-Huntington) dec. Bill Wilson (3-Carthage), 7-4
155 - John Karcher (11-Huntington) dec. Walt Osier (3-Indian River), 2-1
167 - Ed Banach (9-Port Jervis) dec. Bill Davey (4-Johnson City), 3-2
177 - Dan Forbes (3-Mohawk) dec. Ernie Jackson (9-Port Jervis), 2-1
215 - David Nease (6-Portville) pinned Bill George (2-Glens Falls), Unkn
250 - Albert LaVigne (7-Beekmantown) def. Lou Tomaso (2-Hudson Falls), ?

Semifinals
  91 - Lindsay Biagini (8-Massapequa) pinned Carl Kristeller (3-Baldwinsville), Unkn
        Rick Salamone (5-McQuaid) dec. Joe Petrucci (11-Brentwood), 7-3
  98 - Bob DeStefanis (8-Locust Valley) dec. Kregg Bruno (7-Peru), 8-1
        Mike Nock (11-Deer Park) dec. Paul Margolies (9-Tappan Zee), 8-4
105 - Brad Farnham (4-Chenango Forks) dec. Billy Beard (1-Mt. Vernon), 9-1
        Bob Bury (8-Calhoun) pinned John Smallridge (5-McQuaid), Unkn
112 - Mark Iacovelli (4-Ithaca) dec. Howard Rabin (8-Elmont), 8-3
        Mike Fuller (5-Warsaw) dec. Wade Cummings (11-Smithtown East), 7-6
119 - Mike Picozzi (11-Huntington) dec. Lou Dionisio (8-Baldwin), 8-6
        Robin Parker (5-Caledonia-Mumford) pinned Howie Berger (2-Niskayuna), Unkn
126 - Steve Cavayero (8-Bellmore JFK) dec. Jeff Thomas (11-Huntington), 4-4, 5-1 OT
        Kyle Grunwald (6-Pioneer) dec. Bob Hilfiger (4-Elmira Free Academy), 6-3
132 - Jim Slattery (8-Island Trees) dec. Joe Giani (11-Huntington), 6-3
        Doug Tingue (6-Pioneer) dec. Jerry Klein (9-North Rockland), 1-0 OT
138 - Mike Blair (3-Jordan-Elbridge) dec. Phil LaBombard (7-Northern Adirondack), 10-7
        Mike Koob (4-Union-Endicott) dec. Jeff Nicholson (1-Woodlands), 8-5
145 - Dave Stulpin (5-Spencerport) dec. Mike Thomas (11-Huntington), 5-1
        Lee Spiegel (8-Mepham) dec. Terry Miller (6-Portville), 10-0
155 - Bucky Smith (1-Mt. Vernon) dec. John Karcher (11-Huntington), 5-1
        John Martineck (6-Lancaster) dec. Walt Osier (3-Indian River), 6-2
167 - Mike Ponzo (3-West Genesee) dec. Dave Pileggi (2-Queensbury), 8-3
        Tony Crawford (1-Mt. Vernon) dec. Ed Banach (9-Port Jervis), 9-5
177 - Horace Perry (1-Mt. Vernon) dec. Dan Forbes (3-Mohawk), 3-3, 4-1 OT
        Joe Lidowski (11-West Babylon) dec. Ernie Jackson (9-Port Jervis), 9-0
215 - John Kinley (5-Webster Thomas) dec. Mike Rotunda (4-Owego), 9-4
        Steve Insalaco (8-Farmingdale) dec. David Nease (6-Portville), 8-1
250 - Tom Pierzga (8-Massapequa) pinned Albert LaVigne (7-Beekmantown), Unkn
        Mike Rosenbauer (11-Huntington) pinned Chris Schaffer (5-Waterloo), Unkn

  
     
  1975-76 PHOTOGRAPHS  
     
  Ben Hill dominating an opponent during a 1976 dual meet  
     
  Ben Hill defeating McCoyd (Miller Place) in the finals of the 1976 Conference IV Championships  
     
   1976-77 SEASON  
     
  Head Coach: Michael Fitzgerald
Assistant Coaches: Richard McGuckin, John Trzaskalski
Captain: Kevin Durand		  
     
   
 

Top Row, L to R: Mike Fitzgerald, Richard McGuckin, Marco Leddy, Gerard Candela, Steve Case, David Hamill, Kevin Durand, Carl Berglin, Chris Livanos, Joe Damonte, Dennis Valyo (manager), Coach John Trzaskalski
Middle Row, L to R: Mark Wikman, Steve Valyo, John Diveris, Stu Goodman, Dom Pensa, Tim Schultz.
Seated, L to R: Paul Candela, George Hastings, Steve Borrell, John Tobin, George Gross, Darren Mahoney.
(Jamie Durand is missing)

  
     
  1976-77 SEASON IN REVIEW  
     
  TEAM ACHIEVEMENTS  
  2nd Pl Finish League 7 Dual Meet  
  2nd Pl Finish Conference IV Tournament  
     
  INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENTS  
  SAYVILLE HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS  
  134 lbs: Gerard Candela  
  140 lbs: Marco Leddy (won most pins, least time award)  
  155 lbs: Kevin Durand (won Most Outstanding wrestler award)  
  167 lbs: Carl Berglin  
     
  CONFERENCE IV CHAMPIONS  
  112 lbs: Paul Candela  
  119 lbs: Steve Case  
  132 lbs: Gerard Candela  
  155 lbs: Kevin Durand  
     
  ALL COUNTY (SECTION XI)  
  132 lbs: Gerard Candela, 3rd Pl  
  138 lbs: Marco Leddy, Champion  
     
  NEW YORK STATE  
  138 lbs: Marco Leddy, 4th Pl  
     
   DUAL MEET & TOURNAMENT RESULTS  
     
  SAYVILLE HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT
Sayville High School, Dec 1976

CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
093- Constantine (WI) dec Clidas (NB), 13-2.
100- Mongiol (NB) pinned Fusco (C), 3:28.
107- Luce (C) dec Golden (WI), 3-2.
114- Rocco (SJ) dec Giunta (NB), 4-0.
121- Swezey (WI) dec Hake (Say), 8-1.
128- Breitfeller (WI) dec McInerney (Bay), 6-1.
134- Candela (HB) dec Tallman (NB), 5-1.
140- Leddy (HB) pinned Scott (Bay), 5:35.
147- Fredette (Bay) dec Lefadi (C), 5-4.
157- Durand (HB) pinned Casetta (WI), 5:36.
167- Berglin (HB) dec Bates (Bay), 12-11.
179- Ironman (NB) pinned Henry (WI), 5:36.
Hwy- Compitello (C) dec Stilley (G), 3-1.
RRRRR
Most Outstanding Wrestler: Kevin Durand, (HB)
Most Pins, Quickest Time: Marco Leddy, (HB)
(4, avg time 3:45)
TTTTT
TEAM SCORING:
1) Bayport 171.5
2) West Islip 167
3) North Babylon 166.5
4) Connetquot 159
5) Hampton Bays 115.5
6) Sayville 101.5
7) St Johns 94.5
8) Greenport 58.5		      
     
  Rocky Point 29 - Hampton Bays 24
100- Batal (RP) won by forfeit:
107- Sawicki (RP) pinned Damonte, 3:23;
114- P. Candela (HB) drew with Hasemann, 6-6;
121- Scutaro (RP) pinned Case, 3:39;
128- Krase (RP) dec Goodman, 10-4;
134- Walker (RP) dec Keith Durand, 11-6;
140- G. Candela (HB) dec Prifte, 12-2;
147- Leddy (HB) pinned Korf, 5:30;
157- Kevin Durand (HB) dec Johnson, 12-3;
167- Berglin (HB) won by forfeit;
179- J. Durand (HB) dec Mortak, 11-4;
Hwy- German (RP) dec Pensa, 10-4.		 Hampton Bays 30 - Southampton 27
100- Feinberg (S) won by forfeit.
107- Smith (S) dec Damonte, 7-3.
114- P. Candela (HB) pinned Kemperman, 2:33.
121- Schrieber (S) dec Case, 9-2.
128- Goodman (HB) dec Higgins, 7-3.
134- G. Candela (HB) pinned Krzensky, 1:34.
140- Leddy (HB) dec McDowell, 9-4.
147- Armusewicz (S) dec Hamill, 10-4.
157- K. Durand (HB) pinned McCulley, 0:37.
167- Warner (S) pinned Berglin, 5:06.
179- J. Durand (HB) won by forfeit.
Hwy- Ware (S) won by forfeit.		    
     
  Hampton Bays 39 - SWR 22
100- Orokos (S) won by forfeit.
107- McNerney (S) pinned Damonte, 1:10.
114- P. Candela (HB) dec Kavanaugh, 7-0.
121- Case (HB) pinned Gallagher, 1:27.
128- Goodman (HB) pinned Bellissimo, 3:29.
134- K. Durand (HB) dec Seif, 2-1.
140- G. Candela (HB) dec R. Anderson, 9-4.
147- P. Anderson (S) dec Hamill, 12-3.
157- K. Durand (HB) pinned Alvino, 3:14.
169- J. Durand (HB) pinned Seebode, 1:10.
179- Berglin (HB) pinned Kryer, 2:32.
Hwy- Brynds (S) won by forfeit.		 Hampton Bays 47 - Southold 15
100- Tobin (HB) dec B. Scalia, 3-0.
107- Damonte (HB) pinned Presby, 1:30.
114- K. Scalia (S) won by forfeit.
121- Hastings (HB) pinned Mulhall, 1:15.
128- L. Terry (S) dec Borell, 9-0.
134- Candela (HB) pinned Mazzaferro, 5:38.
140- Leddy (HB) won by forfeit.
147- Eckhardt (S) pinned Hamill, 4:20.
157- Diveris (HB) pinned Vitek, 1:09.
169- Berglin (HB) pinned Taplan, 2:58.
179- Durand (HB) won by forfeit.
Hwy- Pensa (HB) won by forfeit.		    
     
  Brentwood Sonderling 26 - Hampton Bays 20
100- Belz (S) dec Tobin, 8-4.
107- Viverito (S) dec Damonte, 8-7.
114- Danielle (S) pinned P. Candela, 3:49.
121- Case (HB) dec Grimaldi, 2-0.
128- Feliciano (S) dec Goodman, 6-3.
134- G. Candela (HB) drew with Bartoli, 6-6.
140- Leddy (HB) dec Velasquez, 14-0.
147- Galit (S) dec Hamill, 12-5.
157- K. Durand (S) dec DeJesus, 13-5.
169- Berglin (HB) dec Tase, 5-0.
179- J. Durand (HB) dec Eppari, 6-4.
Hwy- Farrington (S) pinned Pensa, 1:57.		 Hampton Bays 27 - Miller Place 24
100- Tobin (HB) dec Heller (MP), 3-2.
107- Gerig (MP) dec Damonte (HB), 11-0.
114- P. Candela (HB) dec Berlenbach (MP), 10-5.
121- Bilello (MP) pinned Case (HB), 5:57.
128- Eaton (MP) dec Goodman (HB), 8-2.
134- G. Candela (HB) dec Mahlstedt (MP), 1-0.
140- Leddy (HB) pinned Sonzone (MP), 0:45.
147- McCabe (MP) dec Hamill (HB), 17-3.
157- K. Durand (HB) pinned Jordan (MP), 2:17.
169- Berglin (HB) dec McCoyd (MP), 9-2.
179- McKeown (MP) won by disq over Durand (HB).
Hwy- Livanos (HB) dec Coveny (MP), 5-0.		    
     
  Hampton Bays 33 - Greenport 19
101- Tobin (HB) won by forfeit.
108- Soto (G) dec Damonte, 10-1.
115- P. Candela (HB) dec Lellman, 3-2.
122- Case (HB) dec Reeves, 7-3.
129- Goodman (HB) dec Smith, 9-2.
135- G. Candela (HB) dec S. Heaney, 6-1.
141- Leddy (HB) dec T. Heaney, 7-2.
148- Hubbard (G) pinned Hamill, 1:12.
158- K. Durand (HB) pinned Cook, 3:48.
170- Berglin (HB) pinned Vindigni, 2:37.
180- Stilley (G) dec J. Durand, 9-2.
Hwy- Corazzini (G) won by forfeit.		 Hampton Bays 37 - Mercy 15
100- Hurley (M) dec Tobin, 6-0.
108- Maginsky (M) dec Damonte, 7-3.
115- P. Candela (HB) dec Crofts, 8-1.
122- Case (HB) won by forfeit.
129- Goodman (HB) dec Robinson, 4-3.
135- G. Candela (HB) pinned Clarke, 3:23.
145- Leddy (HB) dec Lombardi, 10-0.
158- K. Durand (HB) pinned J. Terry, 3:05.
170- Harris (M) pinned Berglin, 5:25.
180- B. Terry (M) dec J. Durand, 13-12.
Hwy- Livanos (HB) pinned O'Shea, 3:03.		    
     
  Westhampton 32 - Hampton Bays 16
101- Sullivan (W) pinned Tobin, 5:35.
108- Larsen (W) pinned Damonte, 2:59.
115- Bina (W) dec P. Candela, 5-4.
122- Case (HB) dec Farmer, 7-2.
129- Raynor (W) dec Goodman (HB), 4-3.
135- G. Candela (HB) dec Merle, 7-0.
141- Leddy (HB) dec Pallicane, 4-0.
148- Tufano (W) pinned Hamill, 3:35.
158- K. Durand (HB) drew with Bass, 5-5.
168- Berglin (HB) dec Sullivan, 5-1.
180- J. Durand (HB) dec Chomicki, 11-5.
Hwy- Beiling (W) pinned Pensa, 3:30.		 Hampton Bays 28 - Newfield 22
101- Tobin (HB) pinned Avallone, 3:17.
108- Boscarino (N) pinned Damonte, 1:47.
115- Kilkenny (N) dec P. Candela, 7-2.
122- Case (HB) dec Tollani, 5-0.
129- Dupriest (N) dec Goodman, 4-3.
135- G. Candela (HB) dec Masciale, 7-4.
141- Wikman (HB) dec Caceres, 7-2.
148- Leddy (HB) dec Caceres, 7-2.
158- Forfeit by Hampton Bays.
170- Joe Burke (N) dec J. Durand, 8-3.
180- Berglin (HB) pinned Schrader, 5:15.
Hwy- Jim Bourke (N) pinned Livanos, 1:25.		    
     
  Hampton Bays 32 - Easthampton 26
100- Heller (EH) dec Tobin, 6-0.
108- Minardi (EH) dec Damonte, 9-8.
115- P. Candela (HB) pinned D. Porzio, 5:43.
122- Case (HB) pinned Hoyt, 5:41.
129- Goodman (HB) dec T. Porzio, 11-2.
135- G. Candela (HB) dec McCaffrey, 21-6.
141- Berti (EH) drew with Wikman, 3-3.
148- Lubrano (EH) won by forfeit.
158- Kalbacher (EH) dec K. Durand, 4-1.
170- J. Durand (HB) dec McKee, 4-2.
180- Berglin (HB) pinned Steckowski, 1:28.
Hwy- Durkee (EH) dec Livanos, 10-9.		 Hampton Bays 48 - Stony Brook 12
101- Tobin (HB) pinned Gage, 5:43.
108- Damonte (HB) pinned Brandstader, 4:58.
115- P. Candela (HB) dec DeMoss, 10-2.
122- Case (HB) pinned Hostetter, 3:17.
129- Goodman (HB) pinned Barber, 1:43.
135- G. Candela (HB) pinned Brown, 2:18.
141- Wruck (SB) dec Wikman, 9-3.
148- Leddy (HB) dec McCelland, 8-1.
158- Hamill (HB) dec Gaebelein, 5-0.
170- Roman (SB) won by forfeit.
180- Dodd (SB) dec Durand, 6-3.
Hwy- Livanos (HB) pinned Loizeaux, 1:48.		    
     
  1977 Suffolk Conference IV Tournament
              CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS
                            
094- Batal (RP) dec Gleason (RP), 6-5.
101- Sullivan (West) dec McNerney (SWR), 4-2 (OT).
108- Gerig (MP) dec Sawicki (RP), 10-2.
115- P. Candela (HB) dec Bina (West), 9-7.
122- Case (HB) dec Scutaro (RP), 19-5.
129- Eaton (MP) dec Goodman (HB), 11-3.
135- G. Candela (HB) dec Mahlstead (MP), 2-1.
141- Heaney (G) dec Leddy (HB), 13-7.
148- McCabe (MP) dec Kalbacher (EH), 4-2.
158- Durand (HB) pinned McCoyd (MP), 3:51.
170- Warner (SH) dec Harris (Mercy), 7-1.
180- Dodd (SB) dec Terry (Mercy), 20-0.
218- Stilley (G) dec Ware (SH), 3-1.
             
Outstanding Wrestler: Tim Heaney (G)

TTEAM SCORING:
01) Rocky Point 159
02) Hampton Bays 156
03) Miller Place 141.5
04) Westhampton 118
05) Southampton 77
06) Greenport 73.5
07) Easthampton 72
08) Mercy 49
09) Shoreham Wading River 42.5
10) Mattituck 10.5
11) Southold 4  		 
     
  1977 Suffolk County (Section XI) Tournament
Walt Whitman High School February, 25-26, 1977                  
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CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS
095- Todd Cummings (SE) dec Jim Carrera (PJ), 2-1.
102- Paul Widerman (Hunt) dec Wayne Genova (Sach), 7-5.
109- Jim Abbott (Harb) dec Joe Petrucci (Ross), 4-3.
116- Tom Hake (Say) dec Mike Tillman (North), 7-2.
123- Mike Guistizia (Whit) dec Bill Balough (Ross), 5-4.
130- Bob Lauro (Hunt) dec Mike Whitcomb (Whit), 7-5.
136- Dave Bartoli (Sond) dec Phil Rodriguez (Ross), 8-4.
142- Marco Leddy (HB) pinned Ivan Ramos (Ross), 3:10.
149- Gary Gardner (Harb) dec Bob Scaffedi (Islip), 8-2.
159- Rich Patterson (Bab) dec Mike Cunningham (BS), 7-4.
171- John Plante (Ross) dec Joe Mayo (Sach), 8-3.
181- Vin Lipponer (Sach) dec Jim Davis (Glenn), 4-2.
219- Erik Schneider (Whit) dec Bob Olander (Islip), 10-0.
254- Eric Creegan (Glenn) pinned Lester Ware (SHamp), 1:27.

CONSOLATION FINALS (3rd & 4th Place)
095- Louis LaFamina (Ross) pinned Mike Lesser (Harbor), 2:56 OT.
102- Mark Carrera (PJ) referree's decision over Dave Pliaconis (Harbor).
109- Mark Palzer (Whit) pinned Mike Valardi (WM), 4:33.
116- Chris Giunta (NB) dec Jack Truncale (SE), 4-3.
123- Bill Swezey (WI) dec Dennis Murname (Bay), 10-7.
130- Tony Appell (WB) dec Mike Mankowich (CN), 5-0
136- Gerard Candela (HB) dec Al Tallman (NB), 7-1.
142- Paul Pastore (Hunt) dec Tom Kujan (Floyd), 5-0.
149- Tony Wallace (Bab) pinned Tom McCabe (MP), 3:52.
159- Dan O'Connor (PJ) dec Carl Petrucelli (Cent), 12-3.
171- Bill Franke (River) pinned Matt Boyle (Amity), 3:38.
181- Scott Dodd (SB) won by forfeit over John Coffin (Lindy)
219- Norm Stilley (Green) dec Dondi Farmer (BS), 6-4.
254- Joe Ruban (CS) pinned Rich Fitzpatrick (Sach), 4:30.
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Outstanding Wrestler: Tom Hake, Sayville (116 lbs)
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TEAM SCORING:
1) Brentwood Ross 132,
2) Whitman 92,
3) Sachem 88.5,
4) Harborfields 73.5,
5) Huntington 64,
6) Glenn 57,
7) Islip 47.5,
8) Smithtown East 47,
9) Port Jefferson 46,
10) Babylon 44		  
     
  15th Annual NYSPHSAA Inter-Sectional Wrestling Tournament
Onondaga County War Memorial, Syracuse, NY
March 11-12, 1977

CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS
091 - Dave Parisi (4-Windsor, Jr.) dec. Matt Coolican (3-CBA Syracuse, So.), 6-2.
098 - Paul Widerman (11-Huntington, Jr.) dec. Lindsay Biagini (8-Massapequa, Sr.), 3-2
105 - Bob DeStefanis (8-Locust Valley, Sr.) dec. Don St. James (5-Rush-Henrietta, Jr.), 7-0
112 - Bob Bury (8-Calhoun, Jr.) dec. John Elmer (3-Bishop Ludden, Sr.), 10-3
119 - Mark Iacovelli (4-Ithaca, Sr.) dec. Ed Pidgeon (8-Locust Valley, Jr.), 7-2
126 - Barry Barone (3-Westhill, Sr.) dec. Mark DeMeo (2-Mt. Pleasant, Jr.), 14-2
132 - Tom Pickard (3-Baldwinsville, Sr.) dec. Matt Roth (9-Nanuet, Sr.), 8-0
138 - Kyle Grunwald (6-Pioneer, Sr.) dec. Rick Cavayero (8-Bellmore JFK, Sr.), 12-8
145 - Paul Meyers (8-Baldwin, Jr.) dec. Chris Leichtweis (6-Olean, Jr.), 3-2
155 - Dom Macchia (8-Island Trees, Sr.) dec. Ed Banach (9-Port Jervis, Jr.), 8-4
167 - Mike Varmette (2-Glens Falls, Jr.) dec. Tim Prince (6-Maple Grove, Sr.), 5-3
177 - Lou Banach (9-Port Jervis, Jr.) dec. Charbal Karrat (3-New Hartford, Jr.), 11-3
215 - George Swan (4-Elmira Free Academy, Sr.) dec. Eric Schneider (11-Walt Whitman, Sr.), 5-4
250 - Jim Dunster (3-Auburn, Sr.) dec. Eric Creegan (11-John Glenn, Sr.), 7-5
         
Most Outstanding Wrestler: Mark Iacovelli (4-Ithaca)

CONSOLATION FINALS 3rd/4th
091 - Clar Anderson (6-Olean, Fr.) dec. Al DeStefanis (8-Locust Valley, So.), 4-1
098 - Wayne Johnson (5-Spencerport, Jr.) dec. Joe Labbate (3-East Syracuse-Minoa, So.), 12-2
105 - James Abbott (11-Harborfields, Sr.) dec. John DeLorenzo (6-Niagara Wheatfield, Sr.), 10-5
112 - Ken Wadsworth (4-Vestal, Jr.) dec. Tom Hake (11-Sayville, Jr.), 6-4
119 - Phil Brown (1-Kingston, Sr.) pinned Bob Hirt (9-Tappan Zee, Sr.), Unkn
126 - Ed Fiorvanti (8-Massapequa, Sr.) pinned Steve Koob (4-Union-Endicott, Jr.), Unkn
132 - Joe Murnin (5-Fairport, Sr.) dec. Dave Bartoli (11-Brentwood, Jr.), 7-2
138 - Andy Breidis (3-East Syracuse-Minoa, Sr.) dec. Marco Leddy (11-Hampton Bays, Jr.), 3-2
145 - Stash Elinsky (4-Deposit/Hancock, Sr.) dec. Gary Gardner (11-Harborfields, Sr.), 7-3
155 - Terry Miller (6-Portville, Sr.) dec. Rick Roberts (3-South Jefferson, Sr.), 4-3
167 - John Plante (11-Brentwood, Sr.) dec. Tim Dean (4-Elmira Southside, Sr.), 5-4
177 - Richard Potter (8-Carey, Sr.) def. Dave Simon (6-Olean, Jr.), ?
215 - Wes Audsley (5-Attica, Sr.) def. Dan Duquette (7-Peru, Sr.), ?
250 - Charles Beekman (2-Amsterdam, Sr.) dec. Albert Lavigne (7-Beekmantown, Jr.), 9-4 OT

  
     
  1976-77 PHOTOGRAPHS  
     
  Carl Berglin, 1976 Sayville Holiday Tournament Champion at 167 lbs  
     
   
  John Tobin (101 lbs) defeating Heller of Miller Place 3-2 during the dual meet at Hampton Bays  
     
   
  1977 ALL CONFERENCE WRESTLERS
TOP ROW (L TO R): Kevin Durand, Stu Goodman, Marco Leddy, Carl Berglin
BOTTOM ROW (L TO R): Steve Case, Paul Candela, Gerard Candela		  
     
   
  Stu Goodman receiving the 1977 Hustle Award from Coach Fitzgerald  
     
   
  Coach Fitzgerald announces the 1977 MVP is Kevin Durand  
     
  1977-78 SEASON  
     
  Head Coach: Michael Fitzgerald
Assistant Coach: Richard McGuckin
Captain: Gerard Candela		  
     
   
  Top Row (L to R): Man in suit (U/K), Stu Goodman, Dom Pensa, Paul Candela John Tobin, Steve Valyo,
Doug Matz, Bottom Row (L to R): Bob Fava, Chris Livanos, Gerard Candela, George Gross (Note: this is the League 8 dual meet championship photo. Several wrestlers are missing).
  
     
  1977-78 SEASON IN REVIEW  
     
  TEAM ACHIEVEMENTS  
  League 8 Dual Meet Champions  
  2nd Pl Conference 4 Tournament  
     
  INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENTS  
  SAYVILLE HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS  
  138 lbs: Gerard Candela (won Most Outstanding Wrestler Award)  
  169 lbs: Jamie Durand  
     
  CONFERENCE IV CHAMPIONS  
  119 lbs: Paul Candela  
  126 lbs: George Hastings  
  132 lbs: Stu Goodman  
  138 lbs: Gerard Candela  
  177 lbs: Chris Livanos  
     
  DUAL MEET & TOURNAMENT RESULTS  
     
  Baldwin 34 - Hampton Bays 13
098- Price (B) dec Moran, 12-0.
105- Jackson (B) dec Tobin, 10-1.
112- Notti (B) won by forfeit.
119- P. Candela (HB) dec Regan, 7-2.
126- Nolan (B) dec Hastings, 9-0.
132- Goodman (HB) dec Cincotta, 3-2.
138- Brennan (B) drew with Wikman, 3-3.
145- G. Candela (HB) dec Intrabatola, 7-2.
155- Meyer (B) dec Case, 9-1.
167- Egleston (B) dec Durand, 11-2.
177- Shane (B) dec Livanos, 4-2.
215- Emmons (B) drew with Pensa, 7-7.		      
     
  SAYVILLE HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT
Sayville, NY
CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS
093- Munno (WI) won by default.
100- Mongioi (NB) dec Constantine (WI), 8-3.
107- Sallie (NB) dec Bartow (Say), 6-2.
114- Giunta (NB) dec Scaramell (Conn), 11-3.
121- Hake (Say) dec Luce (Conn), 4-1.
128- Gallatti (NB) dec Williams (NB), 4-0.
134- Tallman (NB) dec Goodman (HB), 4-1.
140- G. Candela (HB) dec McInerney (Bay), 10-2.
147- DeCastro (NB) dec S. Compitello (Conn), 12-10.
157- Fredette (Bay) dec Malone (WI), 3-2.
169- Durand (HB) pinned Heinlein (Say), 5:45.
179- Svendsen (Bay) dec Livanos (HB), 10-4.
Hwy- Johnson (Conn) dec Iorio (Conn), 14-6.

Outstanding Wrestler: Gerard Candela (HB)

CONSOLATION FINALS (3rd & 4th Place)
093- Galeazzi (Say) dec Beaulieu (SJ), 2-0.
100- McManus (Conn) dec Kubiscko (Conn), 8-0.
107- Raffa (SJ) won by default.
114- Robles (WI) dec Hogan (SJ), 4-2.
121- Fitzpatrick (SJ) dec P. Candela (HB), 6-2.
128- Olivetto (Conn) dec Murname (Bay), 5-4.
134- Hassard (Bay) pinned Dana (WI), 0:40.
140- Melfi (Conn) dec Isom (NB), 10-5.
147- Case (HB) dec Rascona (Say), 9-6.
157- Schmidt (Say) won by default.
169- Nazaro (NB) won by default.
179- Quinn (SJ) pinned T. Compitello (Conn), 2:59.
Hwy- Allare (WI) pinned Mion (Bay), 0:56.

TEAM SCORING:
1) North Babylon 120.5
2) Connetquot 106.5
3) Sayville 99.5
4) West Islip 99
5) Bayport 76
6) Hampton Bays 75.5
7) St Johns 37
8) Greenport 7		      
     
  Hampton Bays 43 - Miller Place 21
093- Grande (MP) pinned Fava, 3:49.
100- Moran (HB) dec Casella, 4-0.
107- Miller Place won by forfeit.
114- Tobin (HB) won by forfeit.
121- P. Candela (HB) dec Grotz, 8-0.
128- Bilello (MP) dec Hastings, 10-5.
134- Goodman (HB) dec Corelli, 3-1.
140- Wikman (HB) dec Biderman, 12-0.
147- G. Candela (HB) dec Steiger, 12-0.
157- Case (HB) dec McKeon, 17-0.
169- Durand (HB) pinned Raffael, 1:18.
177- Livanos (HB) pinned Lowery, 1:54.
215- Miller Place won by forfeit.		 Hampton Bays 48 - Rocky Point 13
093- Stevens (RP) dec Fava, 20-11.
100- Moran (HB) dec Batal, 7-3.
107- Korf (RP) pinned Gross, 3:44.
114- Tobin (HB) pinned Abrahal, 2:37.
121- P. Candela (HB) pinned Klein, 5:12.
128- Hastings (HB) dec Krase, 7-6.
134- Goodman (HB) dec Sawicki, 4-0.
140- G. Candela (HB) pinned Geld, 4:59.
147- Wikman (HB) pinned Errante, 5:07.
157- Prifte (HB) dec Case, 14-9.
169- Durand (HB) won by forfeit.
179- Livanos (HB) won by forfeit.
217- Pensa (HB) dec Mortak, 8-5.		    
     
  Hampton Bays 65 - Southold 8

093- B. Scalia (S) pinned Fava, 3:24.
100- Moran (HB) won by forfeit.
107- Gross (HB) won by forfeit.
114- Tobin (HB) dec K. Scalia, 10-0.
121- Damonte (HB) dec Czcelatka, 9-0.
128- Hastings (HB) pinned Santacioc, 2:19.
134- Valyo (HB) dec Terry, 10-2.
140- Wikman (HB) pinned Anasagasti, 1:31.
147- G. Candela (HB) pinned Mazzaferro, 3:14.
157- Case (HB) pinned Zitek, 1:52.
169- Durand (HB) pinned Cheney, 4:24.
179- Livanos (HB) pinned Taplin, 2:11.
217- Pensa (HB) dec Fingerie, 14-1.

 Hampton Bays 42 - Mercy 13
094- Quinn (M) dec Fava, 13-2.
101- Moran (HB) won by forfeit.
108- Mercy won by forfeit.
115- Tobin (HB) won by forfeit.
122- P. Candela (HB) dec Hurley, 19-0.
129- Hastings (HB) dec Crofts, 12-0.
135- Goodman (HB) dec Seltenrich, 7-0.
141- Evers (M) dec Wikman, 5-4.
148- G. Candela (HB) pinned Lombardi, 3:17.
158- Case (HB) dec Terry, 9-2.
170- Durand (HB) pinned Klodaski, 1:50.
180- Livanos (HB) dec Chronoma, 13-7.
Hwy- Pensa (HB) pinned O'Shea, 5:43.		    
     
  Hampton Bays 44 - Greenport 17
093- Harvey (G) dec Fava, 10-1.
100- Klipp (G) dec Moran, 7-2.
107- Greenport won by forfeit.
114- Heaney (G) dec Tobin, 7-0.
121- P. Candela (HB) won by forfeit.
128- Ullman (G) dec Hastings, 11-6.
134- Goodman (HB) pinned Gagan, 1:27.
140- G. Candela (HB) dec Reeves, 17-3.
147- Case (HB) dec S. Heaney, 2-0.
157- Wikman (HB) pinned Read, 3:34.
169- Durand (HB) won by forfeit.
177- Livanos (HB) won by forfeit.
217- Pensa (HB) won by forfeit.		 Hampton Bays 32 - Easthampton 22
101- Moran (HB) dec Pearsall, 12-4.
108- Schmitter (EH) pinned Gross, 3:57.
115- Tobin (HB) dec Intermaggio, 4-1.
122- D. Porzio (EH) dec Damonte, 9-0.
129- T. Porzio (EH) dec G. Hastings, 5-2.
135- Goodman (HB) pinned Hoyddt, 3:29.
141- G. Candela (HB) dec McCaffrey, 12-2.
148- Case (HB) dec Berti, 4-0.
157- Wikman (HB) won by forfeit.
170- Durand (HB) pinned McKee, 3:15.
180- Livanos (HB) pinned Johnson, 3:59.
218- Sumi (EH) pinned Pensa, 9-4.		    
     
  Hampton Bays 42 - Southampton 15                       

101- J. Smith (S) dec Moran, 4-0.
108- Southampton won by forfeit.
115- Kempermann (S) pinned Matz, 2:36.
122- P. Candela (HB) dec Higgins, 12-1.
129- Hastings (HB) dec Krzenski, 9-0.
135- Valyo (HB) dec Penski, 5-0.
141- Goodman (HB) dec Downey, 9-1.
148- Wikman (HB) dec Murtha, 9-0.
158- Case (HB) dec Behringer, 15-0.
170- Durand (HB) pinned Barrett, 2:31.
180- Livanos (HB) pinned T. Smith, 4:43.
Hwy- Pensa (HB) pinned Frankenbach, 5:50.

 Hampton Bays 26 - Westhampton 20
101- D. Larson (W) pinned Moran, 3:47.
108- J. Larson (W) pinned Gross, 1:10.
115- L. Sullivan (W) dec Tobin, 3-0.
122- P. Candela (HB) dec Bina, 9-4.
129- Hastings (HB) dec Broderick, 5-1.
135- Goodman (HB) dec Raynor, 1-0.
141- Wikman (HB) dec Conti, 3-2.
148- Case (HB) dec Constantino, 9-2.
158- G. Candela (HB) drew with Bass, 1-1.
170- W. Sullivan (W) dec Durand, 8-7.
180- Livanos (HB) pinned Bieling, 3:46.
Hwy- Pensa (HB) dec Dean, 7-1.		    
     
  1978 Conference IV Tournament
          CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS                                                          
091- Rob Scalia (Southold) dec Jack McCardle (WH), 7-2.
098- Pearsall (EH) pinned John Batal (RP), 4:24.
105- John Larsen (WH) pinned Ron Witkowski (SH), 5:46.
112- Andy McNerney (SWR) dec John Gerig (MP), 7-6.
119- Paul Candela (HB) dec Mark Bina (WH), 4-3.
126- George Hastings (HB) pinned Glenn Bilello (MP), 3:38.
132- Stu Goodman (HB) dec Yogi Raynor (WH), 3-0.
138- Gerard Candela (HB) dec Jay Caffrey (EH), 12-5.
145- Rich Anderson (SWR) dec Steve Case (HB), 8-7.
155- Paul Bass (WH) dec Brian McKee (EH), 3-2 OT.
165- Wick Sullivan (WH) pinned Philip Sholl (Matt), 1:15.
177- Chris Livanos (HB) pinned Barry Chornoma (Mercy), 5:16.
215- David Borkowski (Matt) dec Roland Sumi (EH), 13-10.
                                      
Outstanding Wrestler: Mike Pearsall, Easthampton
Most Pins, quickest time: Wick Sullivan, Westhampton
                                               
TEAM SCORING:
1) Westhampton Beach 144
2) Hampton Bays 132
3) Easthampton 115
4) Shoreham Wading River 92.5
5) Mattituck 79.5
6) Southampton 64
7) Mercy 46.5
8) Miller Place 45.5
9) Greenport 40
10) Rocky Point 33
11) Southold 23.5
12) Stony Brook 2
13) Pierson 0		  
     
  Suffolk County (Section XI) Wrestling Championships
West Islip, NY
QUARTER-FINALS
(Hampton Bays Results only)
122- Blom (Copiague) dec P. Candela (HB), 6-0.
138- M. Thomas (Huntington) dec G. Candela (HB), 8-5.
180- Vaccaro (Ward Melville) dec Livanos (HB), 14-6.

CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS
094- Montalvo (CI) dec Flynn (HHH), 7-4.
101- Cummings (SE) dec J. Carrera (PJ), 5-0.
108- Widerman (Hunt) dec Genova (Sach), 1-0.
115- Palzer (Whit) dec Richey (SW), 9-3.
122- Hake (Say) dec Petrucci (Ross), 2-0.
129- Giustizia (Whit) dec Isgro (Lind), 4-0.
135- Swezey (WI) dec Hoeg (SE), 4-0.
142- Thomas (Hunt) dec Isom (NB), 3-2.
148- Rogers (HHH) dec Compitello (Connetquot), 3-0.
158- Bass (WH) dec Pettway (HHH), 4-3.
170- Gayles (WM) dec Matuszewski (Sach), 5-2.
180- Boyle (A) dec Porcelli (BS), 10-4.
218- Jasaites (Whit) dec Etteri (Sond), 8-2.
253- Schmidt (WM) pin Hachickian (Glenn), 3:16.

Most Outstanding Wrestler: Matt Boyle (Amityville)

TEAM SCORING:
1) Half Hollow Hills 82
2) Huntington 77
3) Whitman 66.5
4) Ward Melville 63
5) Smithtown East 56.5
6) Brentwood Ross 55
7) Bay Shore 54
8) Sachem 46
9) North Babylon 45.5
10) Westhampton 35
11) Port Jefferson 33
12) Lindenhurst 31
13) Sayville 28.5
14) Brentwood Sonderling 28.5
15) Amityville 27
16) Centereach 26.5
17) Central Islip 25
18) Glenn 24
19) West Islip 22.5
20) Smithtown West 22
21) Conntequot 16
22) Harborfields 15
23) Northport 13
24) Copiague 11
25) Hampton Bays 7
26) Babylon 6
27) Commack North 5.5
28) Riverhead 5
29) Hauppauge 4
30) Islip 2
31) Newfield 2
32) Shoreham Wading River 2
33) Southampton 2		  
     
  1977-78 PHOTOGRAPHS  
     
  Paul Candela wrestling for 3rd & 4th in the Sayville Tournament at 121 lbs  
     
  Southold dual meet, L to R: Pensa, Livanos, Case, Gerard Candela, Wikman, Valyo &  Goodman  
     
  Jamie Durand defeating Barrett of Southampton at 170 lbs  
     
   1978-79 SEASON  
     
  Head Coach: Michael Fitzgerald
Assistant Coach: Richard McGuckin
Captain: Dom Pensa
  
     
     
     
   1978-79 SEASON IN REVIEW  
     
  TEAM ACHIEVEMENTS  
  League 8 Dual Meet Champions  
     
  INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENTS  
  CONFERENCE IV CHAMPIONS  
  126 lbs: George Hastings  
  132 lbs: Paul Candela  
  177 lbs: Chris Livanos  
     
  DUAL MEET & TOURNAMENT RESULTS  
     
  Smithtown East 34 - Hampton Bays 12
098- J. Truncale (SE) dec Nicholson, 12-3.
105- HB won by forfeit.
112- SE won by forfeit.
119- Joseph (SE) dec Matz, 2-0.
126- SE won by forfeit.
132- M. Truncale (SE) dec Hastings, 11-4.
138- Candela (HB) dec Smith 7-3.
145- Jennosa (SE) dec Valyo, 4-2.
155- Caldarola (SE) dec Hamill, 7-4.
167- SE won by forfeit.
177- HB won by forfeit.
215- Pensa (HB) dec D'Arienzo, 8-2.
 Smithtown West 32 - Hampton Bays 30
098- SW won by forfeit.
105- SW won by forfeit.
112- SW won by forfeit.
119- Matz (HB) dec Polo, 3-0.
126- SW won by forfeit.
132- Hastings (HB) pinned Zboray, 1:58.
138- Candela (HB) dec Vidiri, 5-2.
145- Richey (SW) dec Valyo, 11-1.
155- Giacobbe (SW) dec Hamill, 14-3.
167- SW won by forfeit.
177- Livanos (HB) pinned Daly, 4:56.
215- HB won by forfeit.		    
     
  HAMPTON BAYS TOURNAMENT
December 23, 1978
Hampton Bays, NY
CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS
091- Puglisi (Sach) pinned Trinkle (WM), 3:33.
098- Neary (G) pinned Engstrom (Say), 3:09.
105- Ahrem (CN) dec Morales (Sach), 7-5.
112- Mankowich (CN) dec Maher (WM), 12-2.
119- Jackson (HHHE) dec Zetsche (CN), 2-1.
126- Porrello (CN) dec Nill (G), 11-5.
132- Spagnoli (Sach) dec Xanthaky (HHHE), 7-4.
138- Pfarr (CN) dec Hunt (G), 12-3.
145- Banfi (Sach) pinned Ferriolo (CN), 3:35.
158- Falcon (Sach) dec Abruzzo (CN), 11-0.
167- Matuszewski (Sach) dec Morris (WM), 10-2.
177- Moorehead (G) pinned Livanos (HB), 2:15.
215- Marino (HHHE) dec Armstrong (Sach), 7-3.

Team Scoring:
1) Sachem 172
2) Commack North 156 1/2
3) Glenn 131 1/2
4) Ward Melville 99 1/2
5) Half Hollow Hills East 94 1/2
6) Hampton Bays 67 1/2
7) Sayville 42 1/2
8) Half Hollow Hills West 28
 SAYVILLE HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT
December 30, 1978
Sayville High School, Sayville, NY
SEMI FINAL ROUND    
093 lbs: M. Murnane (Bay) dec K. Tobin (HB), 8-0. 
E. Fitzpatrick (SJB) dec Flanagan (Bay), 8-2  
100 lbs: Munno (WI) pinned Seccoicco (NB), 3:04.
Engstrom (Say) dec T. Krupski (NB), 11-10.    
107 lbs: Constantine (WI) dec Galeazzi (Say), 11-3.
Bennett (WI) dec Meier (Say), 3-2.          
114 lbs: Hudson (Bay) dec Vindell (NB), 14-4.
Paulsen (WI) dec McDonald (Bay), 2-1.
121 lbs: Sallie (NB) dec Konrad (SJB), 4-1.
E. Krupski (NB) dec J. Tobin (HB), 3-2 OT. 
128 lbs: J. Messineo (SJB) dec Malland (Conn), 6-0.
Gallagher (WI) dec J. Fitzpatrick, 8-4.    
132 lbs: Codispoti (SJB) dec Quinn (Bay), 12-5.
Hastings (HB) dec J. Murnane (Bay), 14-11. 
140 lbs: Hassard (Bay) dec Ciolino (NB), 2-0.
Candela (HB) dec Hogan (SJB), 6-4. 
147 lbs: McInerney (Bay) dec Gracie (Say), 4-0.
Isom (NB) dec Seib (WI), 6-5.
157 lbs: Demsko (WI) dec Mazzarone (Say), 9-0.
Braithewaite (NB) dec Henry (WI), 4-1.
169 lbs: Fredette (Bay) dec Barton (NB), 9-0.
Bowe (SJB) pinned D. Fauvelle (WI), 2:48.
179 lbs: Livanos (HB) dec Sharp (Say), 9-0.
K. Fauvelle (WI) dec Elco (NB), 11-9.  
217 lbs: Allaire (WI) pinned Pensa (HB), 5:45.
Svendsen (Bay) won by default.     

Team Scoring: West Islip 231 1/2, Bayport 222,
North Babylon 174 1/2, St John the Baptist 123,
Hampton Bays 118 1/2, Sayville 104 1/2,
Connetquot 57, Greenport 35       		   
     
  Hampton Bays 40 - Miller Place 17
098- Nicholson (HB) dec Grande, 5-1.
105- McSherry (HB) pinned Dwyer, 5:02.
112- Matz (HB) won by forfeit.
119- Tobin (HB) pinned Morris, 1:53.
126- Miller Place won by forfeit.
132- Candela (HB) won by forfeit.
138- Wikman (HB) dec Gentile, 4-1.
145- Scott (MP) dec Valyo, 4-2.
155- McKeown (MP) dec Hamill, 5-2.
165- Steiger (MP) dec Forrestal, 13-0.
177- Livanos (HB) won by forfeit.
215- Pensa (HB) won by forfeit.
 Commack North 28 - Hampton Bays 23
091- O'Gorman (CN) dec K. Tobin, 4-0.
098- Nicholson (HB) pinned Higgins, 2:29.
105- Ahrem (CN) dec McSherry, 2-1.
112- P. Mankowich (CN) pinned Fava, 1:18.
119- Porrello (CN) dec J. Tobin, 6-4.
126- Hastings (HB) dec Stern, 13-0.
132- M. Mankowich (CN) dec Candela, 9-2.
138- Pfarr (CN) dec Wikman, 3-2.
145- Durand (HB) dec Strober, 11-6.
155- Abruzzo (CN) dec Hamill, 3-2.
165- Berg (CN) dec Forrestal, 9-0.
177- Livanos (HB) dec Laidlaw, 8-7.
215- Pensa (HB) pinned White, 4:50.		    
     
  Hampton Bays 42 - Centereach 18
(at Centereach)
100- Nicholson (HB) won by forfeit.
107- J. Sapesi (C) pinned Galanty, 5:12.
114- Matz (HB) pinned Boyd, 2:34.
121- Tobin (HB) dec Stone, 4-0.
128- HB won by forfeit
134- Hasting (HB) dec Williams, 11-1.
140- Candela (HB) dec T. Aspesi, 4-2.
147- Valyo (HB) dec Iannucci, 5-0.
157- Hamill (HB) pinned Schepperley, 1:32.
167- Forrestal (HB) won by forfeit.
179- Livanos (HB) pinned Oberbeck, 3:50.
 Hampton Bays 48 - Southold 16
100- B. Scalia (S) dec Nicholson, 11-3
107- McSherry (HB) won by forfeit.
114- Matz (HB) pinned K Scalia, 5:29.
121- Czelatka (S) dec Tobin, 5-4. 
128- Hastings (HB) pinned Canacroce, 2:26.
134- Flynn (S) dec Williams, 9-8.
140- Candela (HB) won by forfeit
147- Foy (S) won by forfeit
157- Crowley (HB) pinned Johnson, 5:00.
169- Forrestal (HB) pinned Schulk, 5:25.
179- Livanos (HB) won by forfeit.
217- Pensa won by forfeit.		    
     
  Hampton Bays 46 - Mercy 9​
(at Hampton Bays)
100- Nicholson (HB) dec Quinn, 4-2.
107- McSherry (HB) pinned Roekel, 4:11.
114- Matz (HB) dec Maginsky, 2-1.
121- Tobin (HB) dec Woukon, 4-0.
128- Hasting (HB) won by forfeit
134- Candela (HB) dec Klein, 15-4.
140- Wikman (HB) pinned Fettenreich, 3:44.
147- Valyo (HB) dec Wonkon, 4-2.
157- Lombardi (M) dec Hamill, 6-5.
167- Forrestal (HB) won by forfeit.
179- Livanos (HB) won by forfeit.
215- Pensa (HB) won by forfeit.		 Hampton Bays 37 - SWR 12
(at Shoreham Wading River, 1/20/79)
101- Charlton (SWR) dec Nicholson, 19-14.
108- Coulter (SWR) dec McSherry, 7-2.
115- Matz (HB) dec Hurley, 11-1.
122- McNerney (SWR) dec Tobin, 7-0.
129- Hasting (HB) pinned Cirincione, 5:34.
135- Candela (HB) dec Smith, 13-2.
141- Valyo (HB) pinned Lombardo, 1:43.
148- Wikman (HB) dec Carroll, 16-5.
158- Hamill (HB) dec Fields, 4-2.
168- LaShier (SWR) dec Forrestal, 10-4.
180- Livanos (HB) dec Bernard, 9-1.
215- Pensa (HB) won by forfeit.		    
     
  Hampton Bays 42 - Geenport 9
101- Nicholson (HB) dec Bondarchuk, 7-6.
108- Klipp (G) dec McSherry, 8-4.
115- Matz (HB) dec Harvey, 5-2.
122- Mangham (G) dec Tobin, 4-3.
129- Hastings (HB) dec Heaney, 3-2.
135- Gagen (G) dec Becker, 8-2.
141- Valyo (HB) pinned Gadomski, 5:42.
148- HB won by forfeit.
158- Hamill (HB) dec Gevinshi, 11-6.
167- HB won by forfeit.
177- HB won by forfeit.
217- Pensa (HB) pinned Egert, 4:45.		 Hampton Bays 53 - Southampton 3
102- Nicholson (HB) dec McWhinnie, 9-0.
109- McSherry (HB) won by forfeit.
116- Witkowski (S) dec Matz 7-6.
123- Tobin (HB) dec Kemperman, 7-2.
130- Hasting (HB) pinned Higgins, 3:42.
136- Candela (HB) dec Klein, 15-4.
142- Valyo (HB) dec Krzenski, 4-2.
149- Durand (HB) dec Bushman, 10-5.
159- Hamill (HB) won by forfeit.
169- HB won by forfeit.
181- Livanos (HB) won by forfeit.
215- Pensa (HB) pinned Vinski, 2:55.		    
     
  Hampton Bays 40 - Rocky Point 13
093- K. Tobin (HB) dec Hasemann, 9-6.
100- Stevens (RP) pinned Nicholson, 5:30.
107- McSherry (HB) dec Batal, 5-2.
114- Matz (HB) dec Jim Krase, 3-0.
121- J. Tobin (HB) dec Gruner, 18-5.
128- Hastings (HB) dec Sanchez, 26-0.
134- Candela (HB) won by forfeit.
140- Durand (HB) dec Joe Krase, 8-6.
147- Sawicki (RP) dec Wikman, 6-5.
157- Hamill (HB) dec Ray, 7-0.
169- Raemando (RP) dec Forrestal, 13-5.
179- Livanos (HB) won by forfeit.
217- Pensa (HB) dec Mortale, 19-10.		 Newfield 27 - Hampton Bays 24
100- Nicholson (HB) dec Donahue, 3-2.
107- Newfield won by forfeit.
114- Moley (N) dec Matz, 3-0.
121- Boscarino (N) dec Tobin, 6-2.
128- Newfield won by forfeit.
134- Hastings (HB) pinned Ginas, 5:09.
140- Candela (HB) dec Martin, 5-4.
147- Harris (N) dec Valyo, 8-4.
157- Hamill (HB) pinned Dibart, 5:04.
168- Newfield won by forfeit.
179- Livanos (HB) dec Coen, 6-1.
218- Pensa (HB) dec Sesoto, 8-3.		    
     
  Hampton Bays 47 - Mattituck 5
February 10, 1979
101- Nicholson (HB) dec Tsontakis, 7-2.
108- McSherry (HB) pinned Williams, 1:59.
115- Matz (HB) won by forfeit.
122- Tobin (HB) dec Ackroyd, 2-0.
129- Hasting (HB) dec Roslak, 5-1.
135- Candela (HB) dec S. Russell, 13-1.
141- Durand (HB) dec Waldvogel, 5-2.
148- Wikman (HB) dec T. Russell, 5-4.
158- Hamill (HB) dec Williamson, 4-3.
170- Scholl (M) dec Francolini, 13-1.
181- Livanos (HB) won by forfeit.
215- Pensa (HB) pinned Dupree.		      
     
  1979 Suffolk County (Section XI) Championships
Farmingdale State University
March 2-3
Quarter-final Round (HB results only)
136- M. Truncale (SE) dec Candela (HB), 6-2.
181- Barthalt (Haup) pinned Livanos (HB) 4:14

Championship Finals
   91 - Mike Murnane (BBP) pinned John Puglisi (Sac), 4:46
  98 - John Busiello (Haup) dec. Victor Montalvo (CI), 10-6
105 - Joe Downey (DP) major dec. Wilmore Sands (Hu), 12-1
112 - John Ianuzzi (BwdS) major dec. Jim Carrera (PJ), 10-0
119 - Craig Richey (SmW) dec. Matt Savich (ComS), 12-5
126 - Joe Petrucci (BwdR) dec. Jeff Porello (ComN), 16-4
132 - Mike Mankowich (ComN) dec. Mike Truncale (SmE), 8-4
138 - Jon Dolan (Hu) major dec. Glenn Bilello (MP), 12-0
145 - Mike McInerney (BBP) pinned Steve Compitello (Con),
155 - Mike Falcon (Sac) dec. Ivan Ramos (BwdR), 5-3
167 - Jim Matusewski (Sac) dec. Bob Getchell (Bab), 5-3
177 - Mike Porcelli (BS) dec. Matt Boyle (Am), 4-3
215 - Jim Ettari (BwdS) dec. Mike McKinney (Am), 5-0
250 - Tom Allaire (WI) pinned Bob DeSoto (New), 7:55 OT

MOW: Mike McInerney (Bayport, 145)
Most Pins, Least Time: Mike Murnane (Bayport, 91) 3 pins in 12:42

Consolation Final 3rd/4th
  91 - Mike Oliveri (Con) dec. Jim Truncale (SmE), 1-0
  98 - Chris Nock (DP) dec. John Munno (WI), 10-6
105 - Mark Carrera (PJ) pinned Ken Ahrem (ComN), ?
112 - Kevin Wind (BS) dec. Scott Thomas (Hu), 6-2
119 - Andy McNearney (SWR) dec. Ron Ing (BwdS), 7-2
126 - Bill Gaffney (Hu) dec. Bob Spagnoli (Sac), 4-3
132 - John Hopkins (ComS) pinned Pete Dalaker (Isp), ?
138 - Gary Seib (WI) dec. Glenn Hunt (JG), 3-1
145 - Kevin Glynn (BS) dec. Rudy Isom (NB), 4-1
155 - Daryl Brophy (ComS) dec. Jim Weik (Say), 7-3
167 - Charlie Murchison (Hu) dec. Steve Hyland (BwdR), 7-1
177 - John Barthalt (Haup) dec. Gary Comelio (WW), 6-5
215 - Bob Jasaites (WW) dec. Mike Marino (HHHE), 5-0
250 - John Armstrong (Sac) pinned Jim Ayers (Lind),

Top Team Scores
1. Sachem 89
2. Huntington 81
3. Bayport 63
4. Bay Shore 59
5. Brentwood Sonderling 56
6. Brentwood Ross 55
6. Commack South 55
8. West Islip 49
8. Commack North 49
10. Amityville 41
10. Hauppauge 41