GameTime CT

Connecticut's premier high school sports website

  • GIRLS SPORTS
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Field Hockey
    • Golf
    • Gymnastics
    • Hockey
    • Indoor Track
    • Lacrosse
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Swimming
    • Tennis
    • Volleyball
    • Track & Field
  • BOYS SPORTS
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Football
    • Golf
    • Hockey
    • Indoor Track
    • Lacrosse
    • Soccer
    • Swimming
    • Tennis
    • Track & Field
    • Volleyball
    • Wrestling
  • Schools
  • Newspapers
    • CT Post
    • The Danbury News-Times
    • Greenwich Time
    • The Middletown Press
    • New Haven Register
    • The Norwalk Hour
    • The Register Citizen
    • The Stamford Advocate
  • Polls
    • Baseball Top 10
    • Boys Basketball Top 10
    • Girls Basketball Top 10
    • Football Top 10
    • Hockey Top 10
    • Boys Lacrosse Top 10
    • Softball Top 10
    • Other Polls
  • Scores & Stats
Wrestling

New Milford regains SWC wrestling title

Rich DePreta | February 15, 2020

18
Joel Barlow High School's Josh Brault works on New Milford High School's Evan Lindner in the 106 lb. match of the SWC wrestling championships, at Pomperaug High School. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020
1of18

Joel Barlow High School's Josh Brault works on New Milford High School's Evan Lindner in the 106 lb. match of the SWC wrestling championships, at Pomperaug High School. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020

Scott Mullin / For Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Brookfield's Matty Carrozza maneuvers under Pomeraug's Joey Mastroianni in the 113-pound match of the SWC championships at Pomperaug on Saturday.
2of18

Brookfield’s Matty Carrozza maneuvers under Pomeraug’s Joey Mastroianni in the 113-pound match of the SWC championships at Pomperaug on Saturday.

Scott Mullin / For Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
3of18
Pomperaug High School's Mike Carpenter holds on to Newtown High School's Ben Plaue in the 126 lb. match of the SWC wrestling championships, at Pomperaug High School. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020
4of18

Pomperaug High School's Mike Carpenter holds on to Newtown High School's Ben Plaue in the 126 lb. match of the SWC wrestling championships, at Pomperaug High School. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020

Scott Mullin / For Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
New Milford's Max Piel tries to pin Brookfield's Richie Stabile in the 132-pound match of the SWC championships at Pomperaug on Saturday.
5of18

New Milford’s Max Piel tries to pin Brookfield’s Richie Stabile in the 132-pound match of the SWC championships at Pomperaug on Saturday.

Scott Mullin / For Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
6of18
New Fairfield High School's Devin Anderson tries to break the grip of New Milford High School's Peter Coniglio in the 138 lb. match of the SWC wrestling championships, at Pomperaug High School. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020
7of18

New Fairfield High School's Devin Anderson tries to break the grip of New Milford High School's Peter Coniglio in the 138 lb. match of the SWC wrestling championships, at Pomperaug High School. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020

Scott Mullin / For Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Joel Barlow High School's Alex Klein-Wassink holds on to Weston High School's Breon Phifer in the 152 lb. match of the SWC wrestling championships, at Pomperaug High School. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020
8of18

Joel Barlow High School's Alex Klein-Wassink holds on to Weston High School's Breon Phifer in the 152 lb. match of the SWC wrestling championships, at Pomperaug High School. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020

Scott Mullin / For Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
9of18
Newtown's Steven Leuci is held by Brookfield's Zahir McLean-Felix in the 160-pound match of the SWC championships at Pomperaug on Saturday/
10of18

Newtown’s Steven Leuci is held by Brookfield’s Zahir McLean-Felix in the 160-pound match of the SWC championships at Pomperaug on Saturday/

Scott Mullin / For Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
New Fairfield High School's Coleman Doucette is held by New Milford High School's Richie Morrell in the 170 lb. match of the SWC wrestling championships, at Pomperaug High School. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020
11of18

New Fairfield High School's Coleman Doucette is held by New Milford High School's Richie Morrell in the 170 lb. match of the SWC wrestling championships, at Pomperaug High School. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020

Scott Mullin / For Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
12of18
Bunnell High School's Nick Demanche tries to get out from under Newtown High School's Steven Vournacos in the 182 lb. match of the SWC wrestling championships, at Pomperaug High School. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020
13of18

Bunnell High School's Nick Demanche tries to get out from under Newtown High School's Steven Vournacos in the 182 lb. match of the SWC wrestling championships, at Pomperaug High School. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020

Scott Mullin / For Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Bethel High School's Morgan Haskett holds down Masuk High School's Colton Deleo iin the 195 lb. match of the SWC wrestling championships, at Pomperaug High School. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020
14of18

Bethel High School's Morgan Haskett holds down Masuk High School's Colton Deleo iin the 195 lb. match of the SWC wrestling championships, at Pomperaug High School. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020

Scott Mullin / For Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
15of18
Masuk High School's Austin Pompa tries to bring down Brookfield High School's Adam Frame in the 220 lb. match of the SWC wrestling championships, at Pomperaug High School. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020
16of18

Masuk High School's Austin Pompa tries to bring down Brookfield High School's Adam Frame in the 220 lb. match of the SWC wrestling championships, at Pomperaug High School. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020

Scott Mullin / For Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Joel Barlow High School's Zach Raisky tries to push away Notre Dame High School's Sam Scauidone in the 285 lb. match of the SWC wrestling championships, at Pomperaug High School. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020
17of18

Joel Barlow High School's Zach Raisky tries to push away Notre Dame High School's Sam Scauidone in the 285 lb. match of the SWC wrestling championships, at Pomperaug High School. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020

Scott Mullin / For Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
18of18

SOUTHBURY — An enduring tradition is the best compliment that can be paid to a high school sports program.

New Milford earned its 14th South-West Conference wrestling championship since 2004 Saturday night as the Green Wave bested a field of 12 schools at the SWC Tournament at Pomperaug High School.

“It is a fantastic night for the New Milford wrestling family,” said coach Chris Piel, now in his 21st year with the program. “What we see tonight is the product of year after years of hard work from our parents and our youth wrestling program. It all came to fruition tonight.”

New Milford finished the proceedings with 162 points to outdistance 2018-19 champ Newtown (146.5).

Brookfield (124) was a surprising third followed by Pomperaug (118), New Fairfield (100) and Joel Barlow (99.5).

New Milford crowned champions in three divisions Saturday night thanks to Max Piel (132), Khalil Bourjelli (145) and Richie Morrell (170). The Green Wave posted a pair of second-place finishes.

“We’re always competing because there are great wrestling schools in the SWC,” New Milford coach Piel said. “We are very fortunate. When Newtown beat us last year, we tipped our hats and went back to work. This has been so rewarding for me to coach all these kids since youth days. It’s a phenomenal experience to see them reach their goals.”

But this is the first step on the postseason journey for New Milford.

“Winning SWC titles is important,, but we have other goals ahead,” Bourjelli said. “We’re focused on the Class L and the State Open wrestling.”

Newtown actually scored more points Saturday (146.5) than they did in winning the 2018-19 crown.

Newtown had eight wrestlers finish in the top four in the 14 weight classes. Steve Vournacos was crowned champion at 182 pounds.

“We prepared as well as we could. It wasn’t what we wanted. Second place was not our goal,” Newtown coach Mike Long said. “We had some surprises along the way, but New Milford had a great tournament.”

Arguably the happiest contingent Saturday night was Brookfield. It brought eight wrestlers to the one-day tournament and saw seven finish in the top four and five wrestlers reach the finals.

Matty Carrozza (113) and Zahir McLean-Felix (160) took home gold medals for the Bobcats.

“We had a great performance,” said Brookfield coach Mike McKeever of the program that returned from hiatus four years ago. “I’m so happy for the kids. The program’s best-ever finish here was fifth place. What the kids have done with limited numbers is phenomenal.”

It was a special evening for host Pomperaug as well.

Sophomore Mike Carpenter, who was runnerup last year at 113, took home gold with a major decision at 126. David Jutcawitz was crowned champion via decision at 120 for the Panthers.

rdepreta@stamfordadvocate.com

 

2019-20 SWC CHAMPIONSHIP

At Pomperaug HS
TEAM SCORES: 1, New Milford 162.0 points; 2, Newtown 146.5; 3, Brookfield 124; 4, Pomperaug 118; 5, New Fairfield 100; 6, Joel Barlow 99.50; 7, Bethel 77; 8, Bunnell 74; 9, Masuk 66; 10, Weston 64; 11, Stratford 49; 12, ND-Fairfield 47.
106: Final: Josh Breault (Barlow) dec. Evan Lindner (New Milford), 5-3. Third place: Luca Manfredi (Newtown) major dec. Jerry Hill (Bethel), 8-0.
113: Matty Carrozza (Brookfield) dec. Joey Mastroianni (Pomperaug), 6-3. Third place: Jake Coniglio (New Milford) pin Greg Gargano (Newtown), 2:34.
120: David Jutcawitz (Pomperaug) dec. Tom Bock (New Fairfield), 6-2. Third place: Tynan Lim (New Milford) pin Chas Parsell (Bethel), :51.
126: Mike Carpenter (Pomperaug) major dec. Ben Plaue (Newtown), 10-0. Third place: Ryan McLaughlin (Bunnell) pin Foster Doucette (New Fairfield), :27.
132: Max Piel (New Milford) pin Rich Stabile (Brookfield), 3:13. Third place: Alex Bearz (Pomperaug) pin Angel Colon (Newtown), :59.
138: Devin Anderson (New Fairfield) dec. Peter Coniglio (New Milford), 6-1. Third place: Ben Watson (Newtown) pin Josh Kydes (Stratford), 2:29.
145: Khalil Bourjelli (New Milford) dec. Louis Stabile (Brookfield), 8-3. Third place: Julian DeMatteo (Bunnell) dec. Lucas Vieira (Bethel), 6-0.
152: Alex Klein-Wassink (Barlow) dec. Breon Phifer (Weston), 5-2. Third place: Fritz Maurath (Newtown) major dec. Mark Delima (ND-Fair), 9-1.
160: Zahir McLean-Felix (Brookfield) major dec. Steven Leuci (Newtown), 10-2. Third place: Grant Horn (Pomperaug) pin Anthony Gonez (ND-Fair), :53.
170: Richie Morrell (New Milford) pin Coleman Doucette (New Fairfield), 3:57. Third Place: Frank McNeary (Barlow) dec. Kieran McQuire (Weston), 5-0.
182: Steve Vournacos (Newtown) dec. Nick Demanche (Bunnell), 3-1 OT. Third place: James Duhancik (Stratford) pin Caleb Lupinski (Brookfield), :51.
195: Morgan Haskett (Bethel) pin Colton Deleo (Masuk), 3:24. Third place: Brandon Toscano (Bunnell) pin Omarrion Parisse (Stratford), 2:40.
220: Austin Pompa (Masuk) dec. Adam Frame (Brookfield), 5-3 at buzzer. Third Place: Dan McQuire (Weston) pin Mike Perini (New Fairfield) 2:34.
285: Sam Scauidone (ND-Fair) pin Zach Raisky (Barlow), 2:51. Third place: Caros Brizido (New Fairfield) pin Jack Carroll (Brookfield), 3:32.
Tournament Most Outstanding Wrestler: Josh Breault (Barlow) 106 champ.

About Rich DePreta

Rich DePreta is a reporter at The Advocate of Stamford and GameTimeCT.com

Slam Dunk 2

Newsletter Signup

Don't strike out on CT high school sports news. Sign up for The Whistle newsletter from GametimeCT

You agree to our Terms of Use. Your information will be used as described in our Privacy Policy.

TeamPlayer Scores and Stats search

Scores and Stats

Video

Podcasts

Winter 2021 Preview Links

Winter Sports 2021 Links

BOYS BASKETBALL
PRESEASON TOP 10
25 CIAC PLAYERS TO WATCH
5 STORY LINES TO WATCH
CONFERENCE OUTLOOKS
GIRLS BASKETBALL
PRESEASON TOP 10
25 PLAYERS TO WATCH
5 STORY LINES TO WATCH
CONFERENCE OUTLOOKS
BOYS HOCKEY
PRESEASON TOP 10
25 PLAYERS TO WATCH
STORY LINES TO WATCH
CONFERENCE OUTLOOKS
GIRLS HOCKEY
15 PLAYERS TO WATCH
STORY LINES TO WATCH
CONFERENCE OUTLOOKS
BOYS SWIMMING
25 SWIMMERS TO WATCH
GYMNASTICS
15 GYMNASTS TO WATCH

Fall Sports Quick Links

Fall Sports Quick Links

2021 FOOTBALL COLLEGE RECRUITING LIST
2020 GAMETIMECT ALL-STATE TEAMS
BOYS SOCCER
GIRLS SOCCER
FIELD HOCKEY
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
BOYS CROSS COUNTRY
GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY
2020 LEAGUE PLAYOFFS:
Central Connecticut
Fairfield County
Shoreline Conference
Southern Connecticut
South-West Conference

Twitter

Tweets

Polls

Who has the best jerseys?

Loading ... Loading ...
Follow Us
© Copyright 2017 Hearst Media Services Connecticut, LLC