
2011-2012 Final Record: 10-14
9th Place District 24
Tied 5th Place B-South
8th Place Egg Harbor Tournament
5th Place Neptune Classic
TheShoreConference.com Wrestler of the Year
(Sr) Abdullah Abdelaziz - 138
Final Record: 30-6 (Team Leader in Wins / 10 Pins)
3rd Place District 24
3rd Place Egg Harbor Tournament
2011-2012 Season Recap
2/25: Season Ends For Abdelaziz At Regions
2012 Region 6 Agate
138 - (Sr) Abdullah Abdelaziz - DNP
WB1: #3 (So) Orion Rovegno (Ocean Township) d. #10 (Sr) Abdullah Abdelaziz (Pinelands) 3-1
QF: #2 (Sr) Cole Cameron (Howell) d. #10 (Sr) Abdullah Abdelaziz (Pinelands) 5-1 OT
PRE: #10 (Sr) Abdullah Abdelaziz (Pinelands) p. #7 (Sr) Rob Finnerty (Pt Beach) 5:48

2/22: Abdelaziz Advances To Region Quarters
Region Prelim Results
#10 (Sr) Abdullah Abdelaziz (Pinelands) p. #7 (Sr) Rob Finnerty (Pt Beach) 5:48

2/18: Abdelaziz Advances To Regions
Senior Abdullah Abdelaziz placed 3rd in the 138-pound weight class of the District 24 Tournament on Saturday. With the 3rd place finish, Abdelaziz advances to the opening round of the Region 6 Tournament on Wednesday night at the Pine Belt Arena in Toms River
District 24 Medal Winner
3rd Place
138: Abdullah Abdelaziz

2/8: Highland 42 - Pinelands 24
106: Corey Byrne (P) p. Ryan Smith :36
113: Mike Heck (P) p. Nick Gebhard 2:47
120: Tom Poklikuha (P) d. Brian Caesar 10-8
126: Nick Filippo (H) by ff
132: Nick DiBuono (P) d. Mikal Jenkins 4-1
138: Ryan Wade (H) p. James Mattina :34
145: Abdullah Abdelaziz (P) d. Sheldon Morris 9-2
152: Ricky Sheldon (H) p. Zack Pharo 2:43
160: Troy Warren (H) p. Cody Bonicky :34
170: Ryan Bezak (P) d. Mark Gillis 10-8
182: Jordan Warren (H) p. Andrew Smith 3:12
195: Justin Incarvite (H) p. Brent Conger 1:07
220: Nick Lovello (H) d. Paul Lombardi 2-1
Hwt: Martel Harrison (H) d. John Campano 3-2

2/4: Pinelands 45 - Monsignor Donovan 22
152: Francis Duddy (MD) p. Zack Pharo 1:41
160: Domenico DiSalvo (MD) p. Cody Bonicky 1:51
170: Ryan Bezak (P) p. Tyler DePaolo :12
182: Andrew Smith (P) by ff
195: Brent Conger (P) by ff
220: Paul Lombardi (P) by ff
Hwt: John Campano (P) p. Steve Kenney 2:43
106: No Match
113: Matt Heck (P) by ff
120: Tom Poklikuha (P) by ff
126: Eric Glawson (MD) by ff
132: Nick DiBuono (P) d. Josh Pereria 7-6
138: Tom Donnelly (MD) md. James Mattina 18-9
145: No Match
2/4: St. John Vianney 44 - Pinelands 22
138: Joe Rodano (P) d. Tim Duffy 9-5
145: Abdullah Abdelaziz (P) md. Louis Thompson 13-1
152: Nick Cioffi (SJV) p. Cody Bonicky 2:28
160: Demetri Koutsoubis (SJV) md. Zack Pharo 17-7
170: Anthony Ferraro (SJV) p. Ryan Bezak :56
182: Matt Falco (SJV) p. Andrew Smith 58
195: Brent Conger (P) p. Tom Reese 1:07
220: Ed Lettig (SJV) d. Paul Lombardi 3-2
Hwt: John Campano (P) by ff
106: Paul Piccione (SJV) d. Corey Byrne 6-2
113: Matt Caracappa (SJV) md. Mike Heck 10-1
120: Tom Poklikuha (P) d. Nick Landi 7-2
126: Aidan Cole (SJV) by ff
132: Terrence Davis (SJV) p. Nick DiBuono 3:33
2/4: TR East 45 - Pinelands 24
145: Abdullah Abdelaziz (P) p. Antonio Morales 3:15
152: Wade Moore (TRE) p. Cody Bonicky 1:45
160: Ryan Bezak (P) p. Alex Austin 1:18
170: Andrew Smith (P) p. Vito Shriver 4:50
182: Donald Jacob (TRE) p. Brent Conger 3:47
195: Armando Leonor (TRE) by ff
220: Paul Lombardi (P) d. Ronald Waters 8-7
Hwt: Fernando Perez (TRE) d. John Campano 2-1
106: Jacob Maher (TRE) p. Corey Byrne 3:26
113: Anthony Curtis (TRE) md. Mike Heck 10-0
120: Tom Poklikuha (P) d. Vin Rotella 5-2
126: Jeremiah Weber (TRE) by ff
132: Mike Veneziano (TRE) p. Nick DiBuono 2:35
138: Rich Lewis (TRE) d. Joe Rodano 6-5
*TRE deducted 1 point at 120

2/1: Pt. Boro 48 - Pinelands 24
106: Corey Byrne (Pine) d. Pete Gencarelli 7-1
113: Ryan Harter (PB) p. Mike Heck 1:40
120: Dan Nobbs (PB) d. Tom Poklikuha
126: Ryan Budzek (PB) by ff
132: Joe Rodano (Pine) by ff
138: Avery Brecka (PB) d. James Mattina 4-2
145: Abdullah Abdelaziz (Pine) d. Kevin kelly 8-7
152: Dan DiMaria (PB) p. Cody Bonicky :40
160: Brandon Cusack (PB) p. Ryan Bezak 2:46
170: Ed Kendall (PB) p. Andrew Smith 1:49
182: Nick Dzuna (PB) p. Brent Conger 1:55
195: Lou Kolydas (PB) by ff
220: Andrew Matter (PB) p. Paul Lombardi 5:48
Hwt: John Campano (Pine) p. Matt Gliddon :51

1/28: Pinelands 49 - Mainland 24
106: Mike Heck (P) p. Frank Trifiletti 1:02
113: Corey Byrne (P) tf. John Davidson 15-0
120: Tom Poklikuha (P) md. Brendon Islinger 9-0
126: No Match
132: Joe Rodano (P) p. Marcus Zamot 1:38
138: Abdullah Abdelaziz (P) md. Garrett Ewing 13-5
145: Eric Lands (M) p. James Mattina 3:08
152: John Fitzpatrick (M) p. Zack Pharo 2:55
160: Ryan Bezak (P) p. Zach Ewing 1:00
170: Colin O'Hara (M) p. Andrew Smith 1:55
182: Brent Conger (P) by forfeit
195: Mike Anderson (M) by forfeit
220: Paul Lombardi (P) p. Shane Edwards 1:40
Hwt: John Campano (P) p. Abdel Sarhan 2:46
1/28: Holy Spirit 39 - Pinelands 34
106: Pat D'Arcy (HS) p. Mike Heck 5:49
113: Corey Byrne (P) p. Ryan Hoke :58
120: Garrett Paolone (HS) d. Tom Poklikuha 6-2
126: Justin Phillips (HS) by ff
132: Joe Rodano (P) by ff
138: Abdullah Abdelaziz (P) md. Ed Sooy 9-0
145: James Mattina (P) by ff
152: Zack Pharo (P) by ff
160: Christian LaFragola (HS) d. Ryan Bezak 8-3
170: Joe DiBuonaventura (HS) d. Andrew Smith 6-4
182: Gary Stinson (HS) p. Brent Conger 3:53
195: Mack Ailes (HS) by ff
220: Paul Lombardi (P) p. Jalen Banks :48
Hwt: Dom LaFragola (HS) p. John Campano :32
1/28: Winslow 42 - Pinelands 27
106: Mike Heck (P) by forfeit
113: Corey Byrne (P) d. Curtis McFerrin 4-3
120: Tom Poklikuha (P) d. Trey Anderson 6-0
126: Rob McNeill (W) p. Jon Kubricki 1:27
132: Joe Rodano (P) p. Cole James 2:57
138: Abdullah Abdelaziz (P) p. Thomas McNeill :42
145: Chris Ianeri (W) d. James Mattina 5-1
152: Andrew Pinkston (W) p. Cody Bonicky 5:36
160: Noah Miller (W) p. Ryan Bezak 4:31
170: Emmanuel Mitchell (W) p. Andrew Smith :59
182: Tyler Andersen (W) p. Brent Conger 3:05
195: Gil Masionet (W) by forfeit
220: Paul Lombardi (P) d. Devon Brown 6-2
Hwt: Dontrail Giddens (W) d. John Campano 8-6 (OT)

1/24 SCT Prelims: Neptune 39 - Pinelands 21
106: Nasiyr Brown (N) d. Corey Byrne 5-4
113: Isaiah Haymon (N) p. Mike Heck 2:45
120: Tom Poklikuha (P) p. Eliezer Santiago 2:21
126: Karl Waldron (N) p. Jon Kubricki 1:36
132: No Match
138: Abdullah Abdelaziz (P) d. Jose Caraballo 5-2
145: Sekou Harris (N) d. James Mattina 8-1
152: Pedro Diaz (N) p. Cody Bonicky 4:34
160: Ryan Bezak (P) d. Justin Patterson 8-3
170: Tom McAndrew (P) d. Mark Stephens 5-4
182: Dae'Sean Brown (N) p. Andrew Smith :37
195: Kendrick Mendez-Arcos (N) d. Brent Conger 8-5
220: John Seidle (N) p. Paul Lombardi 2:46
Hwt: John Campano (P) p. Armondo Menjivar 2:12

1/19: Brick Twp 56 - Pinelands 10
106: Connor Mulligan (BT) md. Matt Heck 12-2
113: Kyle Wotjaszek (BT) by forfeit
120: Dean Sherry (BT) p. Jon Kubricki 1:24
126: Will Scott (BT) md. Tom Poklikuha 16-3
132: Brian Matthews (BT) by forfeit
138: Joe Rodano (P) d. Joe Paton 7-2
145: James Mattina (P) d. Chris Morrison 7-1
152: Ray Fattaruso (BT) p. Cody Bonicky :27
160: Ryan Bezak (P) md Dante Vega-Anfuso 15-3
170: Dan Wojtaszek (BT) p. Tom McAndrew 1:42
182: Dan Watson (BT) p. Andrew Smith :43
195: Anthony Dzugan (BT) by forfeit
220: Bruce Weber (BT) d. Paul Lombardi 1-0
Hwt: Mike Nasen (BT) d. John Campano 3-2

1/14: Pinelands 55 - Monmouth 15
220: Paul Lombardi (P) p. Anthony Baklouk 5:03
Hwt: John Campano (P) by ff
106: Corey Byrne (P) d. Joe Pancha 7-4
113: Mike Heck (P) md. Juan Torres 12-1
120: Julio Hernandez (MR) by ff
126: Tom Poklikuha (P) p. Sean Sanderson 3:17
132: Nick DiBuono (P) p. Jose Hernandez 2:45
138: James Mattina (P) d. Mike Montefinese 12-5
145: Joe Rodano (P) p. Ali javaid 3:10
152: Abdullah Abdelaziz (P) p. Dan Armenti :40
160: Keone Osby (MR) d. Alexander Kohr 10-3
170: Tom McAndrew (P) d. Chris Rolke 3-1
182: Evan Imber (MR) by ff
195: Brent Conger (P) p. Jalen Ramsey 1:15
1/14: Pinelands 49 - Keyport 30
195: Steve Prevost (K) p. Brent Conger 2:52
220: Paul Lombardi (P) by ff
Hwt: Sean Murphy (P) p. Ariel Kempson :25
106: Mike Heck (P) by ff
113: Jeff Bulnes (P) by ff
120: Tom Poklikuha (P) md. Ron Cox 16-2
126: Jon Kubricki (P) by ff
132: Nick DiBuono (P) by ff
138: James Mattina (P) d. Tyler Eltringham 7-5
145: Darnell Holmes (K) p. Brandon Venditto 3:44
152: Cody Bonicky (P) p. Matt Eltringham 1:47
160: Joe Prevost (K) by ff
170: Ryan Hynes (K) p. Andrew Smith :25
182: Josh Prevost (K) p. Tom McAndrew 3:42
1/14: Pinelands 37 - Middletown North 33
182: Tyler Wilton (MN) p. Tom McAndrew 3:01
195: John Mimes (MN) p. Brent Conger 3:27
220: Amani Rodriguez (MN) p. Paul Lombardi 5:25
Hwt: Sean Murphy (P) by forfeit
106: Corey Byrne (P) d. Dan Bennett 3-2
113: Mike Heck (P) by forfeit
120: Tom Poklikuha (P) md. Matt Winz 17-7
126: Paul Capaldo (MN) p. Jon Kubricki 4:54
132: Nick DiBuono (P) d. Joe Guarnieri 5-3
138: James Mattina (P) d. Jake Bremekamp 11-9
145: Joe Rodano (P) p. TJ Aleo 3:32
152: Abdullah Abdelaziz (P) p. Ryan Byrd 1:30
160: Fred Svenson (MN) d. Alexander Kohr 12-7
170: Anthony Fabiano (MN) p. Andrew Smith 1:42

1/11: Lacey 46 - Pinelands 16
220: Lex Knapp (L) p. Paul Lombardi :43
Hwt: Jake Fernandez (L) d. John Campano 12-10
106: Corey Byrne (P) d. James Knoeller 5-2
113: Ben Mrozinski (L) p. Matt Heck 5:00
120: Kevin Enright (L) d. Tom Poklikuha 9-2
126: Andrew Garrity (L) md. Jon Kubricki 10-1
132: Joe Rodano (P) md. Matt Opacity 13-2
138: John Moynihan (L) d. James Mattina 6-3
145: Abdullah Abdelaziz (P) d. Danny Moore 3-1 (OT)
152: Steve Knapp (L) p. Carl Schultz 1:20
160: Ryan Bezak (P) p. Zach Thomas 2:38
170: Trvor Finch (L) p. Tom McAndrew 4:52
182: Alex Vincenzi (L) d. Brent Conger 6-2
195: Pat Schinder (L) by forfeit

1/07: Jackson Liberty 54 - Pinelands 18
113: Nicholas McConnel (JL) d. Matt Heck 3-1
120: Matt Russo (JL) d. Tom Poklikuha 9-6
126: Bryan Benitez (JL) d. Jon Kubricki 7-3
132: Joe Rodano (P) p. Anthony Souza 1:30
138: Brandon Kosheff (JL) p. James Mattina 1:36
145: Abdullah Abdelaziz (P) by forfeit
152: Carl Schultz (P) p. James Tirado 4:23
160: TJ Liquori (JL) p. Ryan Bezak 3:29
170: Nick Zak (JL) p. Andrew Smith 0:40
182: Justin Goodman (JL) p. Tom McAndrew 3:59
195: Chris Cruz (JL) d. Brent Conger 7-6
220: Mike McKenzie (JL) p. Paul Lombardi 1:55
Hwt: Dion Marsh (JL) p. John Campano 1:00
106: Mike Russo (JL) p. Corey Byrne 0:58
1/07: Pinelands 50 - Lakewood 18
106: Sam March (P) by forfeit
113: Matt Heck (P) by forfeit
120: Tom Polikuha (P) p. Luis Reyes 2:48
126: Ed Carmona (L) p. Jon Kubricki 5:12
132: Joe Rodano (P) tf. Gary Carmona 19-2
138: James Mattina (P) d. Jorge Martinez 3-1
145: Yah'nie Patterson (L) by forfeit
152: Solomon Cobbs (L) p. Cody Bonicky 1:16
160: Ryan Bezak (P) p. Hector Torres 2:13
170: Anthony Blasco (P) inj def over Jacob Alcantara :31
182: Tom McAndrew (P) d. Anthony Terry 5-2
195: Brent Conger (P) by forfeit
220: No Match
Hwt: No Match
1/07: Manchester 37 - Pinelands 30
Hwt: Ken Johnson (M) p. John Campano 1:33
106: Corey Byrne (P) p. Aamir Green 08
113: Matt Heck (P) d. Noah Lester 7-4
120: Tom Poklikuha (P) tf. Blake Borsetti 5:04 (18-2)
126: Mike Dohrenwend (M) d. Jon Kubricki 8-3
132: Joe Rodano (P) p. Chris Stafford :35
138: Jesse Meaney (M) p. James Mattina 2:16
145: Abdullah Abdelaziz (P) md. Joe Phillips 14-1
152: Bradley Louth (M) p. Carl Shultz 3:49
160: Sean Rembach (M) p. Ryan Bezak 3:19
170: Korey Tomei (M) d. Anthony Blasco 9-8
182: Kevin Klebacher (M) md. Tom McAndrew 12-4
195: Gavin Preston (M) d. Brent Conger 6-3
220: Paul Lombardi (P) p. Isiah Brown 2:59

1/04: Pinelands 37 - Central 27
106: Mike Heck (P) p. Nick Tomaio 3:54
113: Corey Byrne (P) d. Dan Buhagiar 4-1
120: Tom Pokikuha (P) d. Chris Phillips 7-2
126: JD Porter (CR) p. Jon Kubricki 4:15
132: Jalen Ramos (CR) p. Nick DiBuono 3:26
138: Joe Rodano (P) p. Joe Valentino 3:15
145: Abdullah Abdelaziz (P) md. Jon Kroon 13-2
152: James Mattina (P) d. Brett Lobdell 8-4
160: Jon Bugahiar (CR) p. Ryan Bezak 3:18
170: Anthony Blasco (P) d. Jacob Rivera 7-3
182: Tom McAndrew (P) d. Jeff Foca 5-2
195: Brett Conger (P) p. Brett Lyons (OT)
220: Jeff Paton (CR) p. Paul Lombardi 2:47
Hwt: Atanacio Carrillo (CR) d. John Campano 5-2

12/27: Barnegat 36 - Pinelands 35
Hwt: John Campanao (P) p. Matt Frigon 2:44
106: Corey Byrne (P) p. Jeff DeLuise 5:46
113: Nick Fogarty (B( d. Matt Heck 8-2
120: Tom Poklikuha (P) md. Zack Massa 14-5
126: Rob DiCandia (B) d. Jon Kubricki 5-0
132: Joe Mandara (B) p. Nick DiBuono 5:06
138: Joe Rodano (P) p. Ethan Tonnensen 1:21
145: Chris Stoma (B) p. James Mattina 3:59
152: Abdullah Abdelaziz (P) d. Ed Santiago 6-2
160: Ryan Kirk (B) p. Ryan Bezak 1:02
170: Anthony Blasco (P) md. Ed Santolla 11-1
182: Greg Moran (B) p. Brent Conger 2:00
195: Matt Schofield (B) p. Tom McAndrew 1:50
220: Paul Lombardi (P) p. Mason Schultz :37

12/27: Pinelands 39 - Neptune 36
106: Corey Byrne (P) p. Nelcy Santiago 1:08
113: Isaiah Haymon (N) p. Mike Heck 4:39
120: Eliezer Santiago (N) p. Tom Poklikuha :24
126: Karl Waldron (N) p. Jon Kubricki 2:52
132: Tareeq Hamilton (N) p. Nick DiBuono 2:50
138: Joe Rodano (P) p. Jose Caraballo 4:51
145: Abdullah Abdelaziz (P) d. Sekou Harris 5-2
152: James Mattina (P) p. Pedro Diaz :41
160: Justin Patterson (N) d. Ryan Bezak 4-1
170: Dae'Sean Brown (N) d. Anthony Blasco 8-3
182: Tom McAndrew (P) by ff
195: Brent Conger (P) p. Keysan Johnson 1:20
220: John Seidle (N) p. Paul Lombardi 1:25
Hwt: John Campano (P) p. Donald Areus 1:23

12/21: Pinelands 57 - Pt. Beach 13
126: Trey Watkins (PB) d. John Kubricki 5-2
132: Joe Rodano (PINE) p. James Finnerty :33
138: Abdullah Abdelaziz (PINE) p. Chris Gibbs 3:04
145: Rob Finnerty (PB) tf. James Mattina 16-0 4:45
152: Riley Kelly (PB) p. Cody Bonicky :52
160: Ryan Bezak (PINE) p. Jake Fioretti 1:59
170: Anthony Blasco (PINE) d. Dan Tighe 8-4
182: Tom McAndrew (PINE) p. Drew Henderson 1:40
195: Brent Conger (PINE) d. Sean Struncius 8-3
220: Paul Lombardi (PINE) p. Lucas Jordy 2:30
Hwt: John Campano (PINE) p. Tim Morris 3:43
106: Corey Byrne (PINE) d. Gustavo Garcia 5-0
113: Mike Heck (PINE) p. Vincent Storino 2:40
120: Thomas Polikuha (PINE) p. Tore Capriglione 5:49
*Note - PB was deducted 1 point for unsportsmanlike conduct

12/17: Pinelands Finishes 5th At Neptune Classic
Medal Winner
3rd Place
120: Tom Poklikuha

2011-2012 Season Preview
Head Coach: Gerald Caravella (1st Season)
Assistants: Scott Beaton, John DeMarco
2011 Final Record: 3-15
9th Place District 24
6th Place B-South
6th Place Colt Classic
2011-2012 Lineup
Graduated in 2011
With only a few seniors on the roster, Pinelands is going to be one of the younger teams at the Shore in 2012.
Junior Joe Rodano had a solid sophomore campaign for the Wildcats as he recorded 19 wins. He, along with sophomore Corey Byrne at 106, are the lone varsity returners and are joined by a group of tough freshmen from 113-126 that hope to make an immediate positive impact.
Three lettermen return in the middleweights in senior Abdullah Abdelaziz and sophomores Cody Bonicky and James Mattina.
The upperweights will be anchored by senior Josh Yaede, who enters his fourth year as a starter for the Cats. John Campano is the team's heavyweight, and with 34 bouts at this weight as an underclassmen, the experience should pay off as he looks to take it to the next level.
With nine freshmen and sophomores expected to see significant varsity time, this is going to be a very young group. First year coach Gerald Caravella believes this is a very promising group and is excited to see what they can do. With so much youth, there may be some bumps in the road, but this group is looking forward to help rebuilding the program and expects to improve on last year's 3-15 mark.
Wrestler To Watch - (Jr) Joe Rodano
Rodano quietly had a nice sophomore year for Pinelands in 2011. He led the team and wins and was just three points away from qualifying for a trip to the Regions. He should easily surpass his win total from a year ago, and a trip to the Regions is very likely.
9th Place District 24
Tied 5th Place B-South
8th Place Egg Harbor Tournament
5th Place Neptune Classic
TheShoreConference.com Wrestler of the Year
(Sr) Abdullah Abdelaziz - 138
Final Record: 30-6 (Team Leader in Wins / 10 Pins)
3rd Place District 24
3rd Place Egg Harbor Tournament
Wt |
2011-2012 Roster |
Record |
106 |
(So) Corey Byrne | 22-11 |
106 | (Fr) Sam March | 1-0 |
113 | (Fr) Mike Heck | 12-17 |
113 | (Fr) Jeff Bulnes | 1-0 |
120 |
(Fr) Tom Poklikuha | 24-12 |
126 | (Fr) Jon Kubricki | 1-21 |
132 |
(Jr) Joe Rodano |
24-5 |
138 | (Sr) Abdullah Abdelaziz | 30-6 |
138 | (So) Nick DiBuono | 6-8 |
145 | (So) James Mattina | 9-14 |
145 | (Jr) Brandon Venditto | 0-1 |
152 | (Fr) Ryan Bezak | 10-15 |
152 | (Jr) Zack Pharo | 1-5 |
152 |
(So) Carl Schultz |
1-2 |
160 | (Sr) Ben Cardillo | 0-1 |
160 |
(So) Cody Bonicky |
1-15 |
160 | (Sr) Alexander Kohr | 0-2 |
170 | (Jr) Anthony Blasco | 7-6 |
170 | (Jr) Andrew Smith | 2-14 |
182 | (Jr) Brent Conger | 10-16 |
182 | (So) Tom McAndrew | 7-9 |
195 | (Sr) Josh Yaede | 2-2 |
220 |
(Jr) Paul Lombardi |
13-16 |
220 |
(So) Sean Murphy |
2-0 |
Hwt | (Jr) John Campano | 14-16 |
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Date | 2011-2012 Results |
Result |
12/17 |
Neptune Classic |
5th Place |
12/21 |
@ Pt. Beach |
W 57-13 |
12/23 |
Winter Wave |
No Score |
12/27 |
vs. Barnegat (Tri) |
L 35-36 |
Neptune | W 39-36 | |
12/29 | Egg Harbor Tournament | 8th Place |
1/04 |
vs. Central Regional |
W 37-27 |
1/07 | @ Manchester (Quad) | L 30-37 |
Jackson Liberty | L 18-54 | |
Lakewood | W 50-18 | |
1/11 | @ Lacey | L 16-46 |
1/14 | @ Middletown North (Quad) | W 37-33 |
Monmouth Regional | W 55-15 | |
Keyport | W 49-30 | |
1/19 | vs. Brick Twp | L 10-56 |
1/24 | SCT Prelims: vs. Neptune | L 21-39 |
1/28 | @ Mainland (Quad) | W 49-24 |
Holy Spirit | L 34-39 | |
Winslow | L 27-42 | |
2/01 | @ Pt. Boro | L 24-48 |
2/04 | @ TR East (Quad) | L 24-45 |
St. John Vianney | L 22-44 | |
Monsignor Donovan | W 45-22 | |
2/08 | @ Highland | L 24-42 |
2/11 | @ New Egypt (Quad) | L 18-56 |
Hightstown | L 30-45 | |
Burlington Twp | W 48-36 | |
2/18 | District 24 | 9th Place |
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2011-2012 Season Recap
2/25: Season Ends For Abdelaziz At Regions
2012 Region 6 Agate
138 - (Sr) Abdullah Abdelaziz - DNP
WB1: #3 (So) Orion Rovegno (Ocean Township) d. #10 (Sr) Abdullah Abdelaziz (Pinelands) 3-1
QF: #2 (Sr) Cole Cameron (Howell) d. #10 (Sr) Abdullah Abdelaziz (Pinelands) 5-1 OT
PRE: #10 (Sr) Abdullah Abdelaziz (Pinelands) p. #7 (Sr) Rob Finnerty (Pt Beach) 5:48

2/22: Abdelaziz Advances To Region Quarters
Region Prelim Results
#10 (Sr) Abdullah Abdelaziz (Pinelands) p. #7 (Sr) Rob Finnerty (Pt Beach) 5:48

2/18: Abdelaziz Advances To Regions
Senior Abdullah Abdelaziz placed 3rd in the 138-pound weight class of the District 24 Tournament on Saturday. With the 3rd place finish, Abdelaziz advances to the opening round of the Region 6 Tournament on Wednesday night at the Pine Belt Arena in Toms River
District 24 Medal Winner
3rd Place
138: Abdullah Abdelaziz

2/8: Highland 42 - Pinelands 24
106: Corey Byrne (P) p. Ryan Smith :36
113: Mike Heck (P) p. Nick Gebhard 2:47
120: Tom Poklikuha (P) d. Brian Caesar 10-8
126: Nick Filippo (H) by ff
132: Nick DiBuono (P) d. Mikal Jenkins 4-1
138: Ryan Wade (H) p. James Mattina :34
145: Abdullah Abdelaziz (P) d. Sheldon Morris 9-2
152: Ricky Sheldon (H) p. Zack Pharo 2:43
160: Troy Warren (H) p. Cody Bonicky :34
170: Ryan Bezak (P) d. Mark Gillis 10-8
182: Jordan Warren (H) p. Andrew Smith 3:12
195: Justin Incarvite (H) p. Brent Conger 1:07
220: Nick Lovello (H) d. Paul Lombardi 2-1
Hwt: Martel Harrison (H) d. John Campano 3-2

2/4: Pinelands 45 - Monsignor Donovan 22
152: Francis Duddy (MD) p. Zack Pharo 1:41
160: Domenico DiSalvo (MD) p. Cody Bonicky 1:51
170: Ryan Bezak (P) p. Tyler DePaolo :12
182: Andrew Smith (P) by ff
195: Brent Conger (P) by ff
220: Paul Lombardi (P) by ff
Hwt: John Campano (P) p. Steve Kenney 2:43
106: No Match
113: Matt Heck (P) by ff
120: Tom Poklikuha (P) by ff
126: Eric Glawson (MD) by ff
132: Nick DiBuono (P) d. Josh Pereria 7-6
138: Tom Donnelly (MD) md. James Mattina 18-9
145: No Match
2/4: St. John Vianney 44 - Pinelands 22
138: Joe Rodano (P) d. Tim Duffy 9-5
145: Abdullah Abdelaziz (P) md. Louis Thompson 13-1
152: Nick Cioffi (SJV) p. Cody Bonicky 2:28
160: Demetri Koutsoubis (SJV) md. Zack Pharo 17-7
170: Anthony Ferraro (SJV) p. Ryan Bezak :56
182: Matt Falco (SJV) p. Andrew Smith 58
195: Brent Conger (P) p. Tom Reese 1:07
220: Ed Lettig (SJV) d. Paul Lombardi 3-2
Hwt: John Campano (P) by ff
106: Paul Piccione (SJV) d. Corey Byrne 6-2
113: Matt Caracappa (SJV) md. Mike Heck 10-1
120: Tom Poklikuha (P) d. Nick Landi 7-2
126: Aidan Cole (SJV) by ff
132: Terrence Davis (SJV) p. Nick DiBuono 3:33
2/4: TR East 45 - Pinelands 24
145: Abdullah Abdelaziz (P) p. Antonio Morales 3:15
152: Wade Moore (TRE) p. Cody Bonicky 1:45
160: Ryan Bezak (P) p. Alex Austin 1:18
170: Andrew Smith (P) p. Vito Shriver 4:50
182: Donald Jacob (TRE) p. Brent Conger 3:47
195: Armando Leonor (TRE) by ff
220: Paul Lombardi (P) d. Ronald Waters 8-7
Hwt: Fernando Perez (TRE) d. John Campano 2-1
106: Jacob Maher (TRE) p. Corey Byrne 3:26
113: Anthony Curtis (TRE) md. Mike Heck 10-0
120: Tom Poklikuha (P) d. Vin Rotella 5-2
126: Jeremiah Weber (TRE) by ff
132: Mike Veneziano (TRE) p. Nick DiBuono 2:35
138: Rich Lewis (TRE) d. Joe Rodano 6-5
*TRE deducted 1 point at 120

2/1: Pt. Boro 48 - Pinelands 24
106: Corey Byrne (Pine) d. Pete Gencarelli 7-1
113: Ryan Harter (PB) p. Mike Heck 1:40
120: Dan Nobbs (PB) d. Tom Poklikuha
126: Ryan Budzek (PB) by ff
132: Joe Rodano (Pine) by ff
138: Avery Brecka (PB) d. James Mattina 4-2
145: Abdullah Abdelaziz (Pine) d. Kevin kelly 8-7
152: Dan DiMaria (PB) p. Cody Bonicky :40
160: Brandon Cusack (PB) p. Ryan Bezak 2:46
170: Ed Kendall (PB) p. Andrew Smith 1:49
182: Nick Dzuna (PB) p. Brent Conger 1:55
195: Lou Kolydas (PB) by ff
220: Andrew Matter (PB) p. Paul Lombardi 5:48
Hwt: John Campano (Pine) p. Matt Gliddon :51

1/28: Pinelands 49 - Mainland 24
106: Mike Heck (P) p. Frank Trifiletti 1:02
113: Corey Byrne (P) tf. John Davidson 15-0
120: Tom Poklikuha (P) md. Brendon Islinger 9-0
126: No Match
132: Joe Rodano (P) p. Marcus Zamot 1:38
138: Abdullah Abdelaziz (P) md. Garrett Ewing 13-5
145: Eric Lands (M) p. James Mattina 3:08
152: John Fitzpatrick (M) p. Zack Pharo 2:55
160: Ryan Bezak (P) p. Zach Ewing 1:00
170: Colin O'Hara (M) p. Andrew Smith 1:55
182: Brent Conger (P) by forfeit
195: Mike Anderson (M) by forfeit
220: Paul Lombardi (P) p. Shane Edwards 1:40
Hwt: John Campano (P) p. Abdel Sarhan 2:46
1/28: Holy Spirit 39 - Pinelands 34
106: Pat D'Arcy (HS) p. Mike Heck 5:49
113: Corey Byrne (P) p. Ryan Hoke :58
120: Garrett Paolone (HS) d. Tom Poklikuha 6-2
126: Justin Phillips (HS) by ff
132: Joe Rodano (P) by ff
138: Abdullah Abdelaziz (P) md. Ed Sooy 9-0
145: James Mattina (P) by ff
152: Zack Pharo (P) by ff
160: Christian LaFragola (HS) d. Ryan Bezak 8-3
170: Joe DiBuonaventura (HS) d. Andrew Smith 6-4
182: Gary Stinson (HS) p. Brent Conger 3:53
195: Mack Ailes (HS) by ff
220: Paul Lombardi (P) p. Jalen Banks :48
Hwt: Dom LaFragola (HS) p. John Campano :32
1/28: Winslow 42 - Pinelands 27
106: Mike Heck (P) by forfeit
113: Corey Byrne (P) d. Curtis McFerrin 4-3
120: Tom Poklikuha (P) d. Trey Anderson 6-0
126: Rob McNeill (W) p. Jon Kubricki 1:27
132: Joe Rodano (P) p. Cole James 2:57
138: Abdullah Abdelaziz (P) p. Thomas McNeill :42
145: Chris Ianeri (W) d. James Mattina 5-1
152: Andrew Pinkston (W) p. Cody Bonicky 5:36
160: Noah Miller (W) p. Ryan Bezak 4:31
170: Emmanuel Mitchell (W) p. Andrew Smith :59
182: Tyler Andersen (W) p. Brent Conger 3:05
195: Gil Masionet (W) by forfeit
220: Paul Lombardi (P) d. Devon Brown 6-2
Hwt: Dontrail Giddens (W) d. John Campano 8-6 (OT)

1/24 SCT Prelims: Neptune 39 - Pinelands 21
106: Nasiyr Brown (N) d. Corey Byrne 5-4
113: Isaiah Haymon (N) p. Mike Heck 2:45
120: Tom Poklikuha (P) p. Eliezer Santiago 2:21
126: Karl Waldron (N) p. Jon Kubricki 1:36
132: No Match
138: Abdullah Abdelaziz (P) d. Jose Caraballo 5-2
145: Sekou Harris (N) d. James Mattina 8-1
152: Pedro Diaz (N) p. Cody Bonicky 4:34
160: Ryan Bezak (P) d. Justin Patterson 8-3
170: Tom McAndrew (P) d. Mark Stephens 5-4
182: Dae'Sean Brown (N) p. Andrew Smith :37
195: Kendrick Mendez-Arcos (N) d. Brent Conger 8-5
220: John Seidle (N) p. Paul Lombardi 2:46
Hwt: John Campano (P) p. Armondo Menjivar 2:12

1/19: Brick Twp 56 - Pinelands 10
106: Connor Mulligan (BT) md. Matt Heck 12-2
113: Kyle Wotjaszek (BT) by forfeit
120: Dean Sherry (BT) p. Jon Kubricki 1:24
126: Will Scott (BT) md. Tom Poklikuha 16-3
132: Brian Matthews (BT) by forfeit
138: Joe Rodano (P) d. Joe Paton 7-2
145: James Mattina (P) d. Chris Morrison 7-1
152: Ray Fattaruso (BT) p. Cody Bonicky :27
160: Ryan Bezak (P) md Dante Vega-Anfuso 15-3
170: Dan Wojtaszek (BT) p. Tom McAndrew 1:42
182: Dan Watson (BT) p. Andrew Smith :43
195: Anthony Dzugan (BT) by forfeit
220: Bruce Weber (BT) d. Paul Lombardi 1-0
Hwt: Mike Nasen (BT) d. John Campano 3-2

1/14: Pinelands 55 - Monmouth 15
220: Paul Lombardi (P) p. Anthony Baklouk 5:03
Hwt: John Campano (P) by ff
106: Corey Byrne (P) d. Joe Pancha 7-4
113: Mike Heck (P) md. Juan Torres 12-1
120: Julio Hernandez (MR) by ff
126: Tom Poklikuha (P) p. Sean Sanderson 3:17
132: Nick DiBuono (P) p. Jose Hernandez 2:45
138: James Mattina (P) d. Mike Montefinese 12-5
145: Joe Rodano (P) p. Ali javaid 3:10
152: Abdullah Abdelaziz (P) p. Dan Armenti :40
160: Keone Osby (MR) d. Alexander Kohr 10-3
170: Tom McAndrew (P) d. Chris Rolke 3-1
182: Evan Imber (MR) by ff
195: Brent Conger (P) p. Jalen Ramsey 1:15
1/14: Pinelands 49 - Keyport 30
195: Steve Prevost (K) p. Brent Conger 2:52
220: Paul Lombardi (P) by ff
Hwt: Sean Murphy (P) p. Ariel Kempson :25
106: Mike Heck (P) by ff
113: Jeff Bulnes (P) by ff
120: Tom Poklikuha (P) md. Ron Cox 16-2
126: Jon Kubricki (P) by ff
132: Nick DiBuono (P) by ff
138: James Mattina (P) d. Tyler Eltringham 7-5
145: Darnell Holmes (K) p. Brandon Venditto 3:44
152: Cody Bonicky (P) p. Matt Eltringham 1:47
160: Joe Prevost (K) by ff
170: Ryan Hynes (K) p. Andrew Smith :25
182: Josh Prevost (K) p. Tom McAndrew 3:42
1/14: Pinelands 37 - Middletown North 33
182: Tyler Wilton (MN) p. Tom McAndrew 3:01
195: John Mimes (MN) p. Brent Conger 3:27
220: Amani Rodriguez (MN) p. Paul Lombardi 5:25
Hwt: Sean Murphy (P) by forfeit
106: Corey Byrne (P) d. Dan Bennett 3-2
113: Mike Heck (P) by forfeit
120: Tom Poklikuha (P) md. Matt Winz 17-7
126: Paul Capaldo (MN) p. Jon Kubricki 4:54
132: Nick DiBuono (P) d. Joe Guarnieri 5-3
138: James Mattina (P) d. Jake Bremekamp 11-9
145: Joe Rodano (P) p. TJ Aleo 3:32
152: Abdullah Abdelaziz (P) p. Ryan Byrd 1:30
160: Fred Svenson (MN) d. Alexander Kohr 12-7
170: Anthony Fabiano (MN) p. Andrew Smith 1:42

1/11: Lacey 46 - Pinelands 16
220: Lex Knapp (L) p. Paul Lombardi :43
Hwt: Jake Fernandez (L) d. John Campano 12-10
106: Corey Byrne (P) d. James Knoeller 5-2
113: Ben Mrozinski (L) p. Matt Heck 5:00
120: Kevin Enright (L) d. Tom Poklikuha 9-2
126: Andrew Garrity (L) md. Jon Kubricki 10-1
132: Joe Rodano (P) md. Matt Opacity 13-2
138: John Moynihan (L) d. James Mattina 6-3
145: Abdullah Abdelaziz (P) d. Danny Moore 3-1 (OT)
152: Steve Knapp (L) p. Carl Schultz 1:20
160: Ryan Bezak (P) p. Zach Thomas 2:38
170: Trvor Finch (L) p. Tom McAndrew 4:52
182: Alex Vincenzi (L) d. Brent Conger 6-2
195: Pat Schinder (L) by forfeit

1/07: Jackson Liberty 54 - Pinelands 18
113: Nicholas McConnel (JL) d. Matt Heck 3-1
120: Matt Russo (JL) d. Tom Poklikuha 9-6
126: Bryan Benitez (JL) d. Jon Kubricki 7-3
132: Joe Rodano (P) p. Anthony Souza 1:30
138: Brandon Kosheff (JL) p. James Mattina 1:36
145: Abdullah Abdelaziz (P) by forfeit
152: Carl Schultz (P) p. James Tirado 4:23
160: TJ Liquori (JL) p. Ryan Bezak 3:29
170: Nick Zak (JL) p. Andrew Smith 0:40
182: Justin Goodman (JL) p. Tom McAndrew 3:59
195: Chris Cruz (JL) d. Brent Conger 7-6
220: Mike McKenzie (JL) p. Paul Lombardi 1:55
Hwt: Dion Marsh (JL) p. John Campano 1:00
106: Mike Russo (JL) p. Corey Byrne 0:58
1/07: Pinelands 50 - Lakewood 18
106: Sam March (P) by forfeit
113: Matt Heck (P) by forfeit
120: Tom Polikuha (P) p. Luis Reyes 2:48
126: Ed Carmona (L) p. Jon Kubricki 5:12
132: Joe Rodano (P) tf. Gary Carmona 19-2
138: James Mattina (P) d. Jorge Martinez 3-1
145: Yah'nie Patterson (L) by forfeit
152: Solomon Cobbs (L) p. Cody Bonicky 1:16
160: Ryan Bezak (P) p. Hector Torres 2:13
170: Anthony Blasco (P) inj def over Jacob Alcantara :31
182: Tom McAndrew (P) d. Anthony Terry 5-2
195: Brent Conger (P) by forfeit
220: No Match
Hwt: No Match
1/07: Manchester 37 - Pinelands 30
Hwt: Ken Johnson (M) p. John Campano 1:33
106: Corey Byrne (P) p. Aamir Green 08
113: Matt Heck (P) d. Noah Lester 7-4
120: Tom Poklikuha (P) tf. Blake Borsetti 5:04 (18-2)
126: Mike Dohrenwend (M) d. Jon Kubricki 8-3
132: Joe Rodano (P) p. Chris Stafford :35
138: Jesse Meaney (M) p. James Mattina 2:16
145: Abdullah Abdelaziz (P) md. Joe Phillips 14-1
152: Bradley Louth (M) p. Carl Shultz 3:49
160: Sean Rembach (M) p. Ryan Bezak 3:19
170: Korey Tomei (M) d. Anthony Blasco 9-8
182: Kevin Klebacher (M) md. Tom McAndrew 12-4
195: Gavin Preston (M) d. Brent Conger 6-3
220: Paul Lombardi (P) p. Isiah Brown 2:59

1/04: Pinelands 37 - Central 27
106: Mike Heck (P) p. Nick Tomaio 3:54
113: Corey Byrne (P) d. Dan Buhagiar 4-1
120: Tom Pokikuha (P) d. Chris Phillips 7-2
126: JD Porter (CR) p. Jon Kubricki 4:15
132: Jalen Ramos (CR) p. Nick DiBuono 3:26
138: Joe Rodano (P) p. Joe Valentino 3:15
145: Abdullah Abdelaziz (P) md. Jon Kroon 13-2
152: James Mattina (P) d. Brett Lobdell 8-4
160: Jon Bugahiar (CR) p. Ryan Bezak 3:18
170: Anthony Blasco (P) d. Jacob Rivera 7-3
182: Tom McAndrew (P) d. Jeff Foca 5-2
195: Brett Conger (P) p. Brett Lyons (OT)
220: Jeff Paton (CR) p. Paul Lombardi 2:47
Hwt: Atanacio Carrillo (CR) d. John Campano 5-2

12/27: Barnegat 36 - Pinelands 35
Hwt: John Campanao (P) p. Matt Frigon 2:44
106: Corey Byrne (P) p. Jeff DeLuise 5:46
113: Nick Fogarty (B( d. Matt Heck 8-2
120: Tom Poklikuha (P) md. Zack Massa 14-5
126: Rob DiCandia (B) d. Jon Kubricki 5-0
132: Joe Mandara (B) p. Nick DiBuono 5:06
138: Joe Rodano (P) p. Ethan Tonnensen 1:21
145: Chris Stoma (B) p. James Mattina 3:59
152: Abdullah Abdelaziz (P) d. Ed Santiago 6-2
160: Ryan Kirk (B) p. Ryan Bezak 1:02
170: Anthony Blasco (P) md. Ed Santolla 11-1
182: Greg Moran (B) p. Brent Conger 2:00
195: Matt Schofield (B) p. Tom McAndrew 1:50
220: Paul Lombardi (P) p. Mason Schultz :37

12/27: Pinelands 39 - Neptune 36
106: Corey Byrne (P) p. Nelcy Santiago 1:08
113: Isaiah Haymon (N) p. Mike Heck 4:39
120: Eliezer Santiago (N) p. Tom Poklikuha :24
126: Karl Waldron (N) p. Jon Kubricki 2:52
132: Tareeq Hamilton (N) p. Nick DiBuono 2:50
138: Joe Rodano (P) p. Jose Caraballo 4:51
145: Abdullah Abdelaziz (P) d. Sekou Harris 5-2
152: James Mattina (P) p. Pedro Diaz :41
160: Justin Patterson (N) d. Ryan Bezak 4-1
170: Dae'Sean Brown (N) d. Anthony Blasco 8-3
182: Tom McAndrew (P) by ff
195: Brent Conger (P) p. Keysan Johnson 1:20
220: John Seidle (N) p. Paul Lombardi 1:25
Hwt: John Campano (P) p. Donald Areus 1:23

12/21: Pinelands 57 - Pt. Beach 13
126: Trey Watkins (PB) d. John Kubricki 5-2
132: Joe Rodano (PINE) p. James Finnerty :33
138: Abdullah Abdelaziz (PINE) p. Chris Gibbs 3:04
145: Rob Finnerty (PB) tf. James Mattina 16-0 4:45
152: Riley Kelly (PB) p. Cody Bonicky :52
160: Ryan Bezak (PINE) p. Jake Fioretti 1:59
170: Anthony Blasco (PINE) d. Dan Tighe 8-4
182: Tom McAndrew (PINE) p. Drew Henderson 1:40
195: Brent Conger (PINE) d. Sean Struncius 8-3
220: Paul Lombardi (PINE) p. Lucas Jordy 2:30
Hwt: John Campano (PINE) p. Tim Morris 3:43
106: Corey Byrne (PINE) d. Gustavo Garcia 5-0
113: Mike Heck (PINE) p. Vincent Storino 2:40
120: Thomas Polikuha (PINE) p. Tore Capriglione 5:49
*Note - PB was deducted 1 point for unsportsmanlike conduct

12/17: Pinelands Finishes 5th At Neptune Classic
Medal Winner
3rd Place
120: Tom Poklikuha

2011-2012 Season Preview
Head Coach: Gerald Caravella (1st Season)
Assistants: Scott Beaton, John DeMarco
2011 Final Record: 3-15
9th Place District 24
6th Place B-South
6th Place Colt Classic
2011-2012 Lineup
Wt |
Wrestler |
Record |
106 |
(So) Corey Byrne |
10-13 |
106/113 | (Fr) Matt Heck | |
120 |
(Fr) Tom Poklikuha |
|
126 | (Fr) Jon Kubricki | |
126/132 | (Jr) Joe Rodano | 19-6 |
138/145 |
(So) James Mattina |
6-10 |
138/145 | (Sr) Abdullah Abdelaziz | 12-8 |
152 | (Fr) Ryan Bezak | |
152 | (So) Cody Bonicky | 1-13 |
160 | (Sr) Ben Cardillo | |
170 | (Jr) Anthony Blasco | |
170/182 |
(So) Tom McAndrew |
1-8 |
182 | (Jr) Brent Conger | |
195 |
(Sr) Josh Yaede |
12-6 |
220 | (So) Sean Murphy | |
Hwt | (Jr) John Campano | 6-16 |
| | |
Wt | Wrestler | Record |
112 | Don Schulter | 5-11 |
119 | Max Carrier | 7-13 |
135 | Austin Sysol | 1-13 |
145 | Ian Olsen | 3-6 |
160 | Mike McGuigan | 2-15 |
215 | Tyler Munson | 12-7 |
| | |
With only a few seniors on the roster, Pinelands is going to be one of the younger teams at the Shore in 2012.
Junior Joe Rodano had a solid sophomore campaign for the Wildcats as he recorded 19 wins. He, along with sophomore Corey Byrne at 106, are the lone varsity returners and are joined by a group of tough freshmen from 113-126 that hope to make an immediate positive impact.
Three lettermen return in the middleweights in senior Abdullah Abdelaziz and sophomores Cody Bonicky and James Mattina.
The upperweights will be anchored by senior Josh Yaede, who enters his fourth year as a starter for the Cats. John Campano is the team's heavyweight, and with 34 bouts at this weight as an underclassmen, the experience should pay off as he looks to take it to the next level.
With nine freshmen and sophomores expected to see significant varsity time, this is going to be a very young group. First year coach Gerald Caravella believes this is a very promising group and is excited to see what they can do. With so much youth, there may be some bumps in the road, but this group is looking forward to help rebuilding the program and expects to improve on last year's 3-15 mark.
Wrestler To Watch - (Jr) Joe Rodano
Rodano quietly had a nice sophomore year for Pinelands in 2011. He led the team and wins and was just three points away from qualifying for a trip to the Regions. He should easily surpass his win total from a year ago, and a trip to the Regions is very likely.

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