The Eastern States Classic consisted of 28 of the best teams from up and down the East Coast. Manalapan High School from New Jersey, Tyrone High School from Pennsylvania, and Ludlow High School from Massachusetts gave this tournament true national recognition. While Valley Central (NY), Monroe Woodbury (NY), and Minisink Valley (NY) all provided for tough inner state competition. With seven teams in contention to win the tournament it was the Generals from MacArthur that came out victorious. Freshmen Steve Delorenzo upset New York State top ranked Lou Ruggiello from Valley Central at 96 lbs. to take home the gold medal. While his older brother Matt Delorenzo at 119 lbs. defeated highly ranked two time state place winner from Manalapan, NJ Dan Hilt. Adam Molano, 152 lbs., defeated Dave McCarty from LaSalle Academy (NY) with a decisive victory in the finals to give him the gold, as well as the champion of champions award. Gian Villante solidified his number one ranking in the state, and added to his national ranking of eight with his dominating victory in the finals over Cole Merryman also from LaSalle Academy (NY). Bruce Popko, Dylan Reitmayr, Brent O'Donnell and T.J. Lazarus all placed as well giving MacArthur a total of eight place winners over the weekend. Great job General Wrestlers.

On Saturday Feb. 1, beginning at 10:30 a.m. the Generals will wrestle the number one ranked wrestling team from Suffolk County, Brentwood High School, as well as the number one ranked section nine wrestling team, Valley Central High School. MacArthur, which is the number one ranked wrestling team in Nassau County, will be putting it all on the line as they hold the battle of number ones at MacArthur High School.

This great event will also be MacArthur wrestling Alumni Day. The First of the three matches is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. followed by 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. There will also be an alumni ceremony before the third match of the day at 2:00 p.m. Any alumni interested in being a part of Alumni day please call Barbara Kegal at 796-0280 hope to see you all on Saturday, Feb. 1.