By: Joe Haemmerle '86
CALDWELL, NJ – The Crusaders opened the 2025-26 Season on a strong note, winning the Caldwell Tournament with 329 points. Nine schools wrestled, the closest to BC was Passaic County Tech with 183.5 points.
Ten Crusaders won titles and two finished second. One grappler wrestled back to third and one finished fifth. Here are the results.
Team Scores:
1. Bergen Catholic 329
2. PCTI 183.5
3. West Morris Central 182.5
4. Caldwell 143
5. Kittatinny 103
6. River Dell 97
7. Hunterdon Central 89.5
8. Emerson/Park Ridge 85.5
9. St. Benedict's 78
Crusader Wrestlers by Weight Class
106
Ryan Halal 1st Place
113
Anthony Riotto 1st Place
120
Micah Loudermilk 2nd Place
126
Matthew Mulligan 1st Place
132 Joey Isoldi 1st Place
138
Elijah Winn 5th Place
144
Gideon Gonzalez 1st Place
150
Sowzrawca Tsay 2nd Place
157
Manny Gusfa 1st Place
165
Daniel Washburn 1st Place
175 AJ DiGiovanni 1st Place
190 Chad Sadaka 1st Place
215
Mason Marck 1st Place
285
Ralph Barca 3rd Place