EMMAUS, PA. – The Emmaus wrestlers opened the season with a bang, defeating the 4-time defending state champs, Bethlehem Catholic, 31-21 on Wednesday night at home.
Emmaus has been on the rise the last few seasons but broke through with the win.
Bethlehem Catholic is a younger team this year, but has talent this season, young and old.
The bout-by-bout on the night.
107: Cam Martinez (E) tech. fall Michael Nicosia, 17-1
114: Talan Springer (E) tech. fall Guiseppe Bozzi, 21-4
121: Nico Emili (BC) dec. Levi Max, 7-2
127: Teagan Caciolo (E) dec. A.J. Gomez, 8-5
133: Emilio Albanese (E) dec. Reef Dillard, 7-2
139: Andre Cerrato (BC) pinned Jackson Max
145: Keanu Dillard (BC) tech. fall. Tommy Fallstich, 22-6
152: Jaden Santiago (BC) maj. dec. Ayden Bayard, 10-2
160: Xyler Sallit (E) dec. Mason Thomas, 4-3
172: Logan Armstrong (E) dec. Zach Papcsy, 4-3
189: Connor Gillahan (BC) dec. Xayden Sallit, 1-0
215: Chase DeCesare (E) dec. James Bozzi, 13-12
285: Logan Roth (E) pinned Grant Mulhern