The 2006 ASCIS East Coast Beach Wrestling Championships was a huge success with over 200 wrestlers, including several from the W. T. Clarke Varsity Wrestling Team, taking part in the two-day event held Aug. 12-13 in Long Beach.

The tournament included 6 divisions: middle school, high school, college, veteran's, girl's and women. Congratulations to the following members of the W. T. Clarke Varsity Wrestling Team, coached by Mike Leonard, who participated/placed in the championship:

Joe Gaynor: 3rd place - 185 lbs

Matt Gaynor: 1st place - 133 lbs

Michael Grimes: 1st place - 185 lbs.

Michael Hanley

Michael Leonard

Andy Matarrita

Jimmy McKenna

John McKenna

Michael Palmer: 3rd place - 145 lbs.

Kelly Palmer

Scott Pietras: 4th place - 125 lbs.

Jordan Spirou: 1st place - 171 lbs.

Jared Tunkel