2022 / 2023 Schedule. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Bill Evans | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com He serves on the staff of the Center for Innovation and Collaboration and the Lakeside dormitory. N.J. wrestlers in the college rankings: 35 trying to punch tickets to Tulsa, Wrestling photos: Sam Cali Invitational finals, Dec. 28, 2022, Wrestling: 1st, 3rd and 5th-place results from the 2022 Sam Cali Invitational, Wrestling: Finals pairings, semifinals results for 2022 Sam Cali Invitational, Wrestling photos: Sam Cali Invitational Day 1, Dec. 27, 2022, No. The official athletics account for Blair Academy - a private, co-educational boarding school in north-western New Jersey. 152 Mason Manville 1st 125 Shawn Mulrooney 1st Mark Perry, a two-time NCAA champ and four-time All-American for Iowa, is head coach of Iowa's Hawkeye Wrestling Club. Carter not only beat the 2nd ranked wrestler in the semi finals, he also beat the #1 ranked . visit jerseysportszone.com for high definition video highlights and features from NJ high school sports Click here for FB Comments Settings page Blair Academy Schedule 140 Garrett Frey 2nd . Founded in 1848, Blair Academy is a dynamic, coeducational New Jersey boarding school where students in grades 9-12 pursue a superior college preparatory education empowered by strong faculty-student relationships and a vibrant community life. During that period, wrestlers captured 23 All-American places that included seven NCAA championships, four seconds and five thirds. 5 Delsea, No. The official 2018-19 Wrestling Roster for the Princeton University Tigers . Blair Peterson Offensive Coordinator. The team competed in fourduals, winning all four, and were named champions. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 5/1/2021). In addition to Chittums title, Blair registered four seconds, a third, a fourth and an eighth to win Beast handily, despite wrestling without three wrestlers ranked at or near the top of their respective weight classes nationally. brought home fifth. Sharing a hotel room with two seniors and only two beds, the former studentsaid, he was left to sleep on the pull-out couch. At Blair, I've learned when to be serious and when to have fun. In effect, Blair has won these two top in-season national tournaments almost three times as often as have all other programs in the United States combined. Greens Farms Academy wrestling coach Jack Conroy '06 grew up locally and attended Greens Farms Academy, where he was a Prep State and New England Champion, All-American and Scholastic All-American wrestler. Swimming vs. High Point/Wallkill Valley at 2 p.m. We look to accomplish these goals through a controlled and competitive wrestling program consisting of structured practices and tournaments. 170 Brandon Dallavia 4th Someone also set up a "fake web account" in the boy's name on a Blair Academy computer server and filled it with pornographic images and threats, the suit said. Founded in 1848, Blair Academy is a dynamic, coeducational New Jersey boarding school where students in grades 9-12 pursue a superior college preparatory education empowered by strong faculty-student relationships and a vibrant community life. With all of these accolades and more, Blair athletics continues its tradition of student excellence beyond the hilltop, too, as Blair alums make national headlines, dominating in their collegiate sports. BLAIRSTOWN Two seasons ago, the Delbarton wrestling team made the 35-mile trip west to Blair Academy and were sent home with only six points and a 50-point loss. The "swirlies" continued and the wrestling locker room was closed three times by Antonelli to prevent hazing, according to the suit. "Guys will pick on freshman the first few months. rounded out Blairs performance, placing fourth, while Paul Ognissanti 24 (138 lbs.) 2 and No. All rights reserved (About Us). The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Click here for more details and to register for the event. The boy said he had his sights set on a prestigious university where he had been accepted to the wrestling team on a full scholarship. User Agreement, Blair Wrestling. 126 Matt Kolodzik (M) 1st He and his wife, Kristi, and their children, Tyler, Tanner, Chelsea, and Adison, live in Blairstown. Published: Jan. 08, 2022, 12:56 a.m. 50. Overview. But it was at a hotel, in the hours leading up to when the team took the mat, that the then-freshman claims he was assaulted. |. A former grappler on Blair Academy's wrestling team is suing the elite boarding school in Warren County,claiming coaches and administrators turned a blind eye while he was subjected to years of hazing and sexual assaults by fellow wrestlers. Updated Fri Dec 30 10:42:20 EST 2022. . Girls' JV Basketball vs. Lawrenceville at 4 p.m. Boys' Varsity Squash vs. Delbarton at 4 p.m. The intimidation and hazing allegedly continued after the trip, with teammates often dunking the boy's head into a toilet and flushing it as they chanted "swirly, swirly, swirly!". User Agreement, |, Tim McClain | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com . second place Delbartonand Malvern Prephad one each. Congratulations to the Blair varsity wrestling team, who bested the nationally ranked No. A former grappler on Blair Academy's wrestling team is suing the elite boarding school in Warren County, New Jersey, claiming coaches and administrators turned a blind eye while he was subjected to years of hazing and sexual assaults by fellow wrestlers.. Our wrestling program offers state of the art facilities and highly trained coaches who have college wrestling and college coaching experience. At Blair, I've learned when to be serious and when to have fun. In retaliation, the lawsuit claims, Antonelli and other coaches tried to thwart his plans to move on to a college with a nationally ranked wrestling program. View Full Bio. Boys' Varsity Basketball vs. Hill at 7 p.m. Founded in 1848, Blair Academy is a dynamic, coeducational boarding school that engages 460 achievement-minded students in grades nine through twelve. Boys' Varsity Basketball vs. Hun School at 5:30 p.m. Starting in 2001 with future NCAA greats Steve Mocco and Cory Cooperman, Blair wrestlers have gone a stunning 26 and fourin USA All-Star events. The boy said he was interviewed by Fortunato in April 2020 regarding the allegations, but he graduated believing no investigations were ever done. 171 Corey Peltier 2nd 2017-2018 Blair Wrestling Roster. NEW! and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. Fraternities have announced sweeping changes in recent years, but families of young men who have died in hazing-related incidents say it's not enough. Garcia, the defense attorney, said last week that his client's hope is that"no other student will have to go through the trauma he had to go through.". Girls' Varsity Basketball vs. Pennington at 4 p.m. 182 Nicholas DiNapoli 6th Blair Academy. In 2021, Blair freshman Leo DeLucawon the Mendoza Awardat Beast of the East, They defeated Waynesburg and St. Christopher's, the top team from Virginia. Bellbrook, Ohio Blair Academy. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 112 Sean Gray 1st They then "wrestled and overpowered" the freshman and covered his face in soap, according to the suit. Boys' Varsity Basketball vs. Olympus Prep at 6 p.m. (Scrimmage), Girls' Varsity Basketball vs. South Shore Brooklyn at 1 p.m. (Scrimmage), Girls' Varsity Basketball vs. Monroe Community College at 6:30 p.m. (Scrimmage). |, Patrick Lanni | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, Leonard Merkin. Despite his reluctance, he complied, but then was told to get under the covers, the suit states. 2023 spring and summer schedule. 130 Adam Frey 1st 14 Mt. wrestlers rated among national elite, some at No. There is no question that this school year has already had its fair share of athletic accomplishments from the Bucs. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. This weekend, the Blair Academy wrestling team competed in the Walsh Jesuit Ironman Tournament. Villalonga, 7-5 in OT (3 points for USA vs. PA; Zack was awarded the "Match Turning Point" trophy), 10-6 (3 team points for USA vs. Wisconsin), 9-4 (3 team points for USA vs. Wisconsin), 9-1 major decision (4 team points for USA vs. PA), 10-2 major decision (4 team points for USA vs. Oklahoma), 6-2 (3 team points for USA vs. PA; Chris was named OW of USA Team), 8-3 (3 team points for USA vs. PA; Julian was named OW of USA Team), 7-2 (3 team points for USA vs. PA; Owen was awarded the "Match Turning Point" trophy), 5th, 2nd, 7th, 6th, 3rd, 3rd, 4th, 4th, 3rd. This past weekend, the Blair Wrestling team traveled to Holland, PA to compete at Escape the Rock. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 5/1/2021). . The boy said he had a meeting during his senior yearwith Christopher Fortunato, then the academy's head of school, and other administrators, but that they refused to look into the incidents. Welcome to the rivalry, Jude Correa. All videos can be accessed by clicking the links in the accordions below on the day of the event, or by visiting Blair's LocalLive webpage at https://events.locallive.tv/schools/guest/blair . Suzy Logan, a spokeswoman for Blair Academy, said the school does not comment on pending litigation. The years of hazing left the ex-studentwith lasting emotional scars, according to the lawsuit, which described him as depressed and emotionally distressed, fearful of intimacy and unable to trust others. He was a varsity wrestler at Navy and was commissioned a 2nd Lt. in the Marine Corps upon graduation in 1997. 171 Hudson Taylor 1st Each season, Blair livestreams a number of athletic contests so that parents, alumni and friends of the School around the world can watch the Buccaneers compete online. Boys' Varsity Basketball vs. Peddie School at 5:30 p.m. Girls' Varsity Squash vs. Pingry at 4 p.m. Day / Date Opponent Location Time / Result; Friday / November 11. The official 2022-23 Wrestling Roster for the Harvard University . With the match on the line, Wyoming Seminary's nationally-ranked freshman . Please Enter Your Facebook App ID. A completely objective award based on earning the most team, the Mendoza Awardis one of the most accurate predictors of future greatness in all of sports. Out of a total of 98 competitive teams, this year Blair won the tournament with a combined score of 176.5, 30 more points than Malvern Prep, which placed second. The Hawkeyes won the last meeting in the series, 19 . . When the student reported the attacks to then-head wrestling coach Brian Antonelli, Antonelli laughed off the claims and dismissed hazing incidents as "rites of passage," according to the complaint, filed in state Superior Court in Sussex County. NJ.com's High School Game Changers Sports Awards: Nominate your game changer now! Easton has Phillipsburg, followed next Friday by duals against national prep powers Blair Academy and Wyoming Seminary, then the EPC championships the next day leading up to District 11 Duals. Girls' JV Squash vs. Rye High School at 5 p.m. A former grappler on Blair Academy's wrestling team is suing the elite boarding school in Warren County, New Jersey, claiming coaches and administrators turned a blind eye while he was . Blairstown, NJ blair.edu/athletics Joined August 2014. Most livecasts are made possible by the School'spartnership with LocalLive, a company that offers comprehensivecoverage of more Blair athletic events than ever before. AJ Ferrari of Blair Academy wins his second Ironman Championship against Pete Christensen of Montini Catholic at 195lbs, December 6th, 2018. The coach "merely laughed the incident off," the suit alleges. Girls' Varsity Basketball vs. Putnam Science Academy at 2 p.m. 10:00AM - Championship Round 1. The sights and sounds of Blair athletics! Iowa leads the all-time series 28-10-2. The second-ranked University of Iowa wrestling team hosts No. According to the suit, the seniors taunted him and insisted he join them in bed. He has suffered nightmares,fears physical and sexual contact andcontinues to suffer "severe mental anguish," according to his complaint. What follows is a breakdown of Blair's performance at the national prep tournament (one of the oldest high school tournaments in the United States) year by year. A former grappler on Blair Academy's wrestling team is suing the elite boarding school in Warren County, claiming coaches and administrators turned a blind eye while he was subjected to years of hazing and sexual assaults by fellow wrestlers. ), who each placed first in their weight classes. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 2022-2023 Blair Wrestling Roster. Blairs first national prep champions were Benny Fodera in 1937 and Ernest Tallman in 1938. New coach: Blair Academy hires alumnus with New Jersey ties as new head wrestling coach, Sports: Former Blair women's wrestler takes step toward Olympics, growing sport for girls, Schools: Sussex County Community College students can now live at Centenary University. 1, 2 & 3, Heavyweight shuffle not reflected in latest national rankings, but be patient, 3 N.J. upperweights continue climb in NCAA wrestling rankings, Nationally ranked wrestlers seeded in Mobbin Media Classic at St. Joseph (Met. 1 Delbarton at Blair on Feb. 3, 2022, Final-bout victory puts Blair past Delbarton in showdown of national top-10 teams, N.J. high school wrestlers in the national rankings: 36 garner attention, Blair wrestling downs Bergen Catholic in showdown of nationally ranked top 10 teams, Powerade Wrestling Tournament: Fea earns NJs only title, Mullen falls in showdown, Wrestling: Collins, Stout take 1st as No. After the meeting, the student told Fortunato and Antonelli he was not going to participate in the remainder of the season, including the National Championship tournament often held in February, saying he was not mentally or emotionally able to compete. The program has a history of tough, hard-nosed teams that have competed at the highest level, and today's teams are no exception. 112 Sean Boyle 1st During his 30 years at the helm of Blair, Buxton captured 30 National Prep team titles. N.J. wrestlers in the college rankings: 35 trying to punch tickets to Tulsa, Wrestling photos: Sam Cali Invitational finals, Dec. 28, 2022, Wrestling: 1st, 3rd and 5th-place results from the 2022 Sam Cali Invitational, Wrestling: Finals pairings, semifinals results for 2022 Sam Cali Invitational, Wrestling photos: Sam Cali Invitational Day 1, Dec. 27, 2022, No. 160 Adam Hogue 3rd Previously unranked junior Lorenzo Norman 23 (165 lbs. The boy took a two-week hiatus from school to escape the hazing and humiliation, according to the suit. 9 Southern earns Robin Leff team title, Jordan Burroughs, James Green back on U.S. wrestling world teams after trials wins, N.J. wrestlers rock in Fargo: 3 national champs, 20 All-Americans. Chris Thatcher, Assistant Coach "I said, 'I'll pay you $15 an hour to . 152: Paul Ognissanti Brooklyn Park, MD (Blair Academy) DEC Cael Weidemoyer Telford, PA (Faith Christian Academy), 4-2 160: Zander Silva Jackson, NJ (Christian Brothers Academy) DEC Ryan Burton NY . "When he was a fifth-grader, he could beat most of the Lewiston High School wrestlers," Bob Rogers said. Upon graduation from the Naval Academy with a bachelor of science in economics, Mike served as an officer in the United States Marine Corps and deployed several times to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom with the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines; 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines; and 1-2-1 Military Transition Team. In 2004-2005, he was the head wrestling coach at The Lawrenceville School. Varsity Field Hockey vs. Belvidere at12:30 p.m. It's been a national wrestling powerhouse for. he streams focus on sports that are easy to film and watch onscreen, including football, soccer, field hockey, basketball, squash, swimming, wrestling, lacrosse, softball, baseball, and tennis. en route to finishing ahead of wrestlers ranked 6th, 7th, 9th and 13th in the USA. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our A former grappler on Blair Academy's wrestling team is suing the elite boarding school in Warren County, New Jersey, claiming coaches and administrators turned a blind eye while he was subjected to years of hazing and sexual assaults by fellow wrestlers. 8:00AM - Doors open to public. The prep school in Blairstown, N.J., has attracted three of Maryland's top high school athletes, including Ryan Davis, who was to have been a junior at McDonogh. 132 Alex Rinaldi 4th To date, Blair graduates have won 17 individual NCAA titles and 69NCAA All-American places. He completed his undergraduate degree at Rider University in Secondary Education, and is a graduate student. Antonelli allegedly came to his home and admitted he was aware of the assaultsbut brushed them off as "rites of passage" by seniors. For a complete, by-year listing of Blairs number-oneteams, scroll up and open theaccordion titled USA #1 Teams.. The coach "merely laughed the incident off," the suit alleges. So in December 2016, during one of the biggest wrestling tournaments in the country, the Beast of the East, it came as no surprise that the team would grab its 20th consecutive win. 157 lbs Jr. Coming soon: Buford Wrestling Beanies $15. Blair wrestlers have won 65individual Ironman crowns, far surpassing peer schools such as St. Edward (OH), which is second View Full Bio. He is currently employed as a middle school teacher. Varsity Field Hockey vs. Wallkill Valley at4p.m. Wrestling Schedules/Results page for Naval Academy Preparatory School at USNA.edu. The former student said he reported the abuse to Antonelli. The award was created by Col. (ret) David Ritterpusch, author of The Standard of Excellence, an extensive history of Blair wrestling, to honor the late Major Ray Mendoza '87, a standout wrestler during his time at Blair, who was killed-in-action in Iraq in November 2005. Pat Santoro, Blair national prep OW in 1985 and a two-time NCAA champ and four-time AA for Pitt, is the head coach at Lehigh University. Varsity Boys' Soccer vs. Hun at3:30p.m. JV Boys' Soccer vs. Warren Hills at4:15p.m. Jeff Buxton began coaching Blair wrestlers and teaching Blair math students in 1982; he became co-head coach in 1984 and served as sole head coach from 1991 to 2012. 165 lbs Fr. Lori Comstock can also be reached on Twitter: @LoriComstockNJH, on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/LoriComstockNJH or by phone: 973-383-1194. Varsity Boys' Soccer vs. Passaic Charter at 4 p.m. Founded in 1848, Blair Academy is a dynamic, coeducational New Jersey boarding school where students in grades 9-12 pursue a superior college preparatory education empowered by strong faculty-student relationships and a vibrant community life. 103 Evan Silver 1st 275 Chris Denker 7th, Blair Academy 1st place The hazing intensified when the boy was a senior, the suit said. During the fall and winter seasons, certain Blair alums have played extremely well, earning in-season honors, as well as leading their teams to victories and championship contentions. The same skills of teamwork, problem solving and creativity that are inherent to our academic success are also practiced on the court and field. Wrestling - Coaching Staff; Image Blair Academy hires alumnus with New Jersey ties as new head wrestling coach. Printable Roster # Name Positions Class Ht Wt; Eli Anthony . In addition to delving into the achievements of other top U.S. wrestling programs and the history of some of the nation's leading wrestling competitions, the book illustrates how Blair wrestling achieved national prominence in the 20th century and established itself as the sport's ultimate "standard of excellence" in the 21st century. Keeping New Jersey athletes healthy together. 135 Austin Ormsbee 1st The student did later attend the school. RSS Feeds Subscribe to Alerts. Blair finished in second place, out of over 50 teams. Gino Fluri joined Blair's wrestling coaching staff as an assistant during the 2022-2023 season. and YouTube's terms of service is available here. THE SERIES PENN STATE. Boys' Varsity Basketball vs. Phelps School at 6p.m. Blair holds countless individual records at Ironman, Beast of the East and national preps, including the following: Among the most telling of all of Blairs statistics are therecord numbers of individual titles Blair wrestlershave won in a single Ironman, Beast of the East and National Preps. The team roster, and downloadable, printable roster for the 2016-2017 Blair Buccaneers Wrestling. Caruso Tournament at Newark, NJ. 189 Alex Maciag 2nd 6 min read Thomas Stewart of Blair Academy takes down Perry's Logan Shephard during a 5-2 win in the Final Round of the Ironman Wrestling Tournament on Saturday,. The year is listed first, followed by the team champion of that year, followed by Blair's team placing, followed by Blair's individual place winners. |, Joe Zedalis | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com The years of hazing left the ex-student with lasting emotional scars, according to the lawsuit, which described him as depressed and emotionally distressed, fearful of intimacy and unable to trust others. Facebook Wrestling: Twitter Wrestling: Schedule Wrestling: Roster Wrestling: News Composite Women's Sports . 220 Neil Putnam 5th, Bobby Weaver - 1984 Los Angeles Games - 105.5 pounds, * Sean Gray was New Jersey's first-ever freestyle Cadet National Champion. 145 Mario Mason 1st Varsity Field Hockey vs. Somerville at 2 p.m. YouTube's privacy policy is available here Suzy Logan, a spokeswoman for Blair Academy, said the school does not comment on pending litigation. Among the book's highlights are its more than 200 photographs, many of which were taken by Rob Preston (father of Robbie Preston, class of 2003, and Todd Preston, class of 2012). According to the lawsuit, theboyreturned to the team after Antonelli told him they "needed him for qualifying points," but the bullying did not let up in his sophomore and junior years. Ed Russell, Assistant Coach. ), earned an impressive second in his weight class after being seeded only 10th in his bracket. The kids executed on that well at Ironman. He was a four-year starter at Blair Academy from 1996 to 2000 and a four-year starter at the United States Naval Academy from 2000 to 2004. Shortly after joining the team as a freshman in 2016, the student was assaulted by two upperclassmen on a trip to a wrestling competition . Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 5/1/2021). 215 Steve Hanzlik 4th - Championship Round 2. Watch Ferrari wrestle at the 2018 Walsh Jesuit Ironman December 7-8 for his new scho. My coaches care a great deal about my athletic development, focusing on the bigger picture and helping me achieve a comfortable school-sports balance. Blair began a 33-year streak of national prep team championships in 1981 and had its first USA number-one teams in the 1995-96 and 1996-97 seasons. Antonelli allegedly witnessed one incident in which the boy was tackled to the ground on campus but did nothing about it. Varsity Wrestling vs. Navy Prep at 3 p.m. 2020 MAPL Boys' Basketball Semifinal at 7:30 p.m. 2020 MAPL Girls' Basketball Finals at 12 p.m. 2020 MAPL Boys' Basketball Finals at 2 p.m. Blair Academy (N.J.), Brecksville-Broadview Heights (Ohio) and Baylor School (Tenn). The fact that your teachers really relate to you, in the dorm, the dining hall, in class and on the athletic field, really sets Blair apart from other schools. 1 in the USA Super 25 National Ranking, had two winners and a third-place finisher and finished . Brian Antonelli '93, AssistantCoach 160 Charlie Clark 1st 171 Matt Kenny 4th Central York and Northern . Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, The suit seeks unspecified damages from theBlairstown school as well asfour administrators and four wrestling coaches, including Antonelli. and Leo DeLuca 25 (113 lbs.) Varsity Boys' Soccer vs. Bergen Catholic at 1 p.m. Boys' Varsity Basketball vs. Phillips Andover Academy at 7 p.m. |, Jake Aferiat | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com CBSSPORTS.COM 247SPORTS The most individual champions in a single year. With Joey McKennas stirring second-place finish at 141 lbsat the 2019 NCAAs and the fifth- and seventh-place finishes there from Matt Kolodzik and Jordan Kutler at 149 lbs and 174 lbs respectively,Blair has now had 69NCAA All-Americans. The "swirlies" continued and the wrestling locker room was closed three times by Antonelli to prevent hazing, according to the suit. email: Tom.Beuglas@bufordcityschools.org to check sizes/purchase. New London, CT. . 354 Following. Dec 3 2022 TBD. It was a rare empty trip. 6 Southern has more champs than No. The suit identifies the alleged victim only as "John Doe." The Blair coaches allegedly called the college's coach and accused their former athlete of being a "baby" who needed to "toughen up.". Ross Gitomer 05returns to his alma mater as a math teacher and head coach of the wrestling program. SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 2023. Bergen Catholic tops Blair Academy 33-19 to cap off a 3-0 day at the Who's Number 1 Duals in Oradell. The one outlier on their annual slate is a small, paper-bout, sheet-run, three-mat tournament . Girls' Varsity Basketball vs. Peddie School at 4 p.m. about Basketball - Boys 3rds vs. St. Benedict's Prep (Home), The Five Fundamentals of Living & Working at Blair, Chiang-Elghanayan Center for Innovation and Collaboration, Videos of the Chiang-Elghanayan Center in Action, The Chiang-Elghanayan Center for Innovation & Collaboration, Basketball - Boys 3rds vs. St. Benedict's Prep (Home), Neves takes down #1 wrestling in the nation at Escape The Rock, Indoor Track earns multiple 1st place finishes, Blair Wrestling dominates in St. Christopher's duals. He also said "hazing" was a way for the team to bond, the boy claims. After two hard fought days, Blair finished in first place with a total of 190.5 points. Wrestling Head Coach: Dave Habat Phone: 330-650-9718 Email: habatd@wra.net Link to Full Bio Upcoming Games Jan 14 2023 8:00 AM Varsity Wrestling - Boys vs. From 2019 to 2021, he worked as a humanities teaching fellow and wrestling coach at St. Pauls School. To purchase this book, please visit the Blair Academy School Store. Boys' Varsity Basketball vs. Hun (NJISAA Prep A State Semis) at 6:30 p.m, Girls' Varsity Basketball vs. Hun (NJISAA Prep A State Finals) at 4:15 p.m. See who placed, 29 New Jersey H.S. Overall, the teamhad sevenwrestlers compete in the finals, and had sixchampions. Chris Thatcher joined Blairs faculty in 2016 as a chemistry and physics teacher and assistant wrestling coach. According to the lawsuit, the boy returned to the team after Antonelli told him they "needed him for qualifying points," but the bullying did not let up in his sophomore and junior years. Our football program in New Jersey is built around one motto: ohana. 16th-seeded freshman helps blair win 20th consecutive beast of the east crown, west morris tops nj teams In addition, Michigan two-time NCAA champ and three-time All-American Kellen Russell is an assistant coach at Michigan and Blair national prep champ John Leonardis is assistant coach at Rutgers. He also said "hazing" was a way for the team to bond, the boy claims. All rights reserved (About Us). The Blair Academy wrestling team hadn't . The team went undefeated, winning all five duals by significant amounts. Varsity Field Hockey vs. Lawrenceville at2p.m. pinning four of his opponents including his opponent in the 113 lb finals. Girls' Varsity Squash vs. Hewitt School/Lancaster Country Day at 4 p.m. |, Ryan Patti | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com The team roster, and downloadable, printable roster for the 2017-2018 Blair Buccaneers Wrestling. 152 Jesse Shanaman 5th 5:00PM (est.) 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