The Eastern States Classic (ESC) showcases wrestling talent across weight classes. Here are some highlights:
101 Pounds: This weight class has several experienced wrestlers from various state tournaments, including Newburgh Free Academy"s William Soto, Ethan Andreula from Long Beach, and Port Jervis' Charlie Wylie, among others.
108 Pounds: Features wrestlers like Dunia Sibomana, Cooper Merli, and Connor Sheridan, with a mix of former state champions and ESC medalists.
116 Pounds: Evin Gursoy leads the pack, with notable wrestlers like Evan Sanati, Tyler Whitely, and Christian Pote, among others, all former state place winners.
124 Pounds: An intense lineup, including multiple state champions like Matt Marlow, Gavin Mangano, and Luke Satriano, along with several other talented wrestlers.
131 Pounds: Joe Clem stands out as a favorite, along with wrestlers like Dominick Spadaro and Vincent Tripaldi, among others.
138 Pounds: Highlighted by Brayden Fahrbach, Dustin Kaden, and Michael Giugliano, this weight class has multiple former state place winners.
145 Pounds: Joe Manfredi and others like Will Smith and Zach Gerby lead this weight class, offering a strong competition.
152 Pounds: Liam Carlin, Griffin LaPlante, and Jason Kwaak headline this weight class, with competitive wrestlers vying for top spots.
160 Pounds: Features a highly anticipated matchup between PJ Duke and Cameron Catrabone, alongside several tough competitors.
170 Pounds: A potential rematch between Braidon Woodward and Gage LaPlante stands out, with Nate Blanchette as a strong contender.
190 Pounds: Elijah Diakomihalis and Tavio Hoose are expected to shine in this weight class, alongside Greyson Meak and Zach Miller.
215 Pounds: Christian Solano and Matt Oosterom lead the field, with wrestlers like Alex Berisha and Jack MacDonald in contention.
285 Pounds: Stephan Monchery is the defending ESC champ, with a competitive field that includes Rahmiere Bradley and Jon Dasilva.
These weight classes showcase experienced wrestlers, former state champions, and emerging talents, setting the stage for intense competition at the ESC.