2008 Freehold Twp. Wrestling
Final Record: 9-14
3rd Place District 21
Tied 6th Place Shore Conference Class A-North
2nd Place Walter Woods Tournament
4th Place Matawan Icebreaker
Team Wins Leader: (Jr) Gene Accardi - 27
Region 6 Medal Winner
4th Place: (Jr) Gene Accardi (112)
District 21 Medal Winners
CHAMPION: (Sr) Ryan Fry (152)
2nd Place: (Jr) Gene Accardi (112)
2nd Place: (Sr) Mike Tabasco (119)
3rd Place: (So) Ken Brophy (125)
2008 Schedule & Results
2008 Individual Records
***** 2008 Recap ******
3/1: Accardi Finishes 4th at Regions
Gene Accardi just missed on a return trip to Atlantic City this weekend. Accardi, a junior, fell to Mike Berardesco of Ocean Township, 8-4 in the 3rd Place match at 112 pounds. For the year, Accardi finished 27-6 with championships at the Matawan Icebreaker and Walter Woods Tournament, as well as a 2nd place finish at Districts.
Senior teammates Mike Tabasco and Ryan Fry also saw their bids for a trip to Boardwalk Hall come up short. Tabsaco was defeated by Scott Festejo of Long Branch in the wrestleback semifinal at 119 pounds. Tabasco finished his senior year with a 15-6 record and a 2nd place finish at Districts.
Fry was defeated in the quarterfinals by returning state champion Nick Menditto of Ocean and in the wrestlebacks by Justin Molzon of Lacey who finished in 3rd. Fry finished the year at 20-13 with 2nd Place medals at the Matawan Icebreaker and Walter Woods Tournament to go along with his District 21 Championship at 152 pounds.
Congratulations to all three on great seasons.
Region 6 Medal Winner
4th Place
(Jr) Gene Accardi (112)
2/26: Accardi and Tabasco Advance!
Mike Tabasco picked up a tech fall over Manny Blasco of Middletown South and Gene Accardi defeated Bubba Lanno of Southern, 7-1, to join teammate Ryan Fry in the quarterfinals of the Region 6 Tournament.
Sophomore Ken Brophy was eliminated from the tournament after dropping a 7-0 decision to Wall's Frank Labrusciano. Brophy finished the season with a 23-10 record.
Region Preliminary Results
112: Gene Accardi (Freehold Twp) d. Bubba Lanno (Southern) 8-1
119: Mike Tabasco (Freehold Twp) tf. Manny Blasco (Middletown South) 16-1
125: Frank Labrusciano (Wall) d. Ken Brophy (Freehold Twp) 7-0
2/23: Freehold Township Finishes 3rd at Districts
Ryan Fry took 1st Place and Gene Accardi and Mike Tabasco finished in 2nd as the Patriots finished 3rd Place as a team at the 2008 District 21 Tournament.
Ken Brophy also placed for the Patriots, finishing in 3rd Place at 125 pounds. Brophy, Accardi, and Tabasco will next compete in Tuesday night's Region 6 Preliminary Round. Fry has a bye into Friday night's Quarterfinal Round.
District 21 Medal Winners
1st Place
(Sr) Ryan Fry (152)
2nd Place
(Jr) Gene Accardi (112)
(Sr) Mike Tabasco (119)
3rd Place
(So) Ken Brophy (125)
2/16: Freehold Twp. 66 - Manasquan 12
135: DePierro (FT) p. Wolcesky :43
140: Gergely (FT) p. Warner 3:52
145: Letizia (FT) by forfeit
152: Fry (FT) by injury default over Bellaran
160: Kasten (FT) p. Lordi 2:24
171: Linde (M) p. Suzesko 3:00
189: Sheets (FT) by forfeit
215; Double forfeit
HWT: Jennings (M) p. Bassie 3:18
103: Caracappa (FT) by forfeit
112: Accardi (FT) by forfeit
119: Tabasco (FT) by forfeit
125: Brophy (FT) p. Panzino 1:44
130: Benedict (FT) by forfeit
2/16: Freehold Twp. 43 - New Egypt 27
130: DePierro (FT) d. Al. Hinges 7-1
135: Carr (NE) p. Vallenki :56
140: Schwarze (NE) p. Gergely 5:40
145: Wahler (NE) p. Letizia 3:04
152: Fry (FT) p. Horner 2:56
160: Kasten (FT) d. Campbell 10-8
171: Morfin (NE) p. Evarista 4:45
189: Boque (NE) d. Szesko 8-2
215: Sheets (FT) p. Markee 1:48
HWT: Bassie (FT) p. Reynolds 4:53
103: Caracappa (FT) p. Giganti 1:36
112: Accardi (FT) p. Milligan 5:27
119: Tabasco (FT) md. Barnes 9-0
125: Brophy (FT) d. An. Hinges 5-3
2/16: Pinelands 28 - Freehold Twp. 25
125: Brophy (FT) d. Thorn 8-3
130: DePierro (FT) d. Simek 4-0
135: Vellanki (FT) d. Venditto 2-1
140: Lintner (P) p. Gergely 1:47
145: Bezak (P) p. Letizia 5:27
152: Semprevivo (P) md. Fry 13-4
160: Kasten (FT) d. Z. Yaede 4-0
171: Szesko (FT) d. J. Yaede 3-2
189: Kleinow (P) d. Sheets 10-7
215: Johnson (P) by forfeit
HWT: Bassie (FT) d. Green 5-2
103: Lippai (P) d. Carcappa 6-3
112: Accardi (FT) md. Chasmer 12-4
119: Tabasco (FT) d. Benn 9-4
2/9: Jackson Memorial 78 - Freehold Twp. 0
140: Devon Biscaha (JM) by forfeit
145: Tyler Wilton (JM) p. Kyle Letizia 1:11
152: Sean Byrnes (JM) p. Ryan Fry 1:08
160: Nick Tetro (JM) p. Kyle Kasten 1:08
171: Tim Williams (JM) p. Mike Evarista 3:05
189: Drek Murphy (JM) md. Jason Sheets 11-1
215: Rob Krais (JM) by forfeit
Hwt: Ryan Byrnes (JM) p. Mo Bassie 2:48
103: Tyler Biscaha (JM) tf. Phil Caracappa 15-0
112: Ryan Semone (JM) by forfeit
119: BJ Young (JM) d. Mike Tabasco 4-2
125: Derrik Russell (JM) by forfeit
130: Josh Baker (JM) p. Anthony diPierro 1:31
135: Doug Hamann (J) p. Nagindra Vellanki 1:55
2/9: Cinnaminson 40 - Freehold Twp. 24
135: Toryk (c) d Vellanki 6-3
140: McLaughlin (c) by FF
145: Jones (c) p.Letizia 2:21
152: Fry (FT) d C.Kaighn 7-5 ot
160: Breder (C) d Kasten 3-2
171: Evarista (FT)by FF
189: Haines (C) md Sheets 10-1
215: Wright (C) by FF
285: Hernandez (C) pin Bassie 1:24
103: Carracappa (FT) pin Consentino 1:23
112: double FF
119: Tabasco (FT) pin Montemuro 1:46
125: Stuffo (C) by FF
130: dePierro (FT) d J. Kaighn 8-3
2/6: Brick Twp 49 - Freehold Twp. 18
119: Mike Tabasaco (FT) d. Kevin Decker 8-6
125: Connor Brennan (BT) d. Ken Brophy 2-1
130: Joe Benedict (FT) d. Ryan Kluzner 7-2
135: Nagindra Vellanki (FT) p. Rob Nesse 5:45
140: Ben Wright (BT) d. Ryan Gergely 7-1
145: Nick Iacoves (BT) p. Kye Letizia 1:07
152: Matt Cuccinello (BT) by forfeit
160: Ray Johnson (BT) d. Kyle Kasten 10-3
171: Dan Brennan (BT) md. Mike Evarista 9-1
189: John Fritzsch (BT) p. Jason Sheets 0:30
215: John Battista (BT) by forfeit
Hwt: Kevin Watson (BT) by forfeit
103: Corey Rackliffe (BT) p. Phil Caracappa 5:47
112: Gene Accardi (FT) p. Mike Brancaccio 1:44
2/2: Raritan 51 - Freehold Twp. 11
HWT: Matt Walsh (R) d. Mo Bassie 3-2
103: Matt Mitchell (R) d. Phil Caracappa 5-2
112: Gene Accardi (FT) d. Taylor Smith 5-1
119: Chris VanFechtman (R) d. Mike Tabasco 1-0
125: Cody Mooney (R) d. Ken Brophy 8-3
130: Anthony DiPierro (FT) d. Justin Jackson 9-3
135: Ryan Lynch (R) p. Nagindra Vellanki 3:05
140: Bob Harnacek (R) p. Ryan Gergely 3:53
145: Ryan Putnam (R) p. Kyle Letezia 0:13
152: Pat Susino (R) p. Ryan Fry 4:56
160: Dan Bilowus (R) p. Kyle Kasten 1:02
171: Nick Hungerford (R) d. Joe Szesko 7-3
189: Dan Seidenburg (R) p. Jason Sheets 0:36
215: Nick Pontero (FT) by forfeit
2/2: Buena 49 - Freehold Twp. 19
215: Ponterio (FT) p. Ziaydah 5:55
Heinrichson (B) p. Bassie 3:13
103: Rodriguez (B) tf. Caracappa 16-1
112: Accardi (FT) p. Austino 1:01
119: Tabasco (FT) md. Kelly 8-0
125: Breder (B) d. Brophy 6-2
130: dePierro (FT) d. Berghoss 1-0
135: T Renner (B) md. Vellanki 12-3
140: Cantoni (B) d. Gergely 5-0
145: D Renner (B) p. Letizia 1:56
152: Grusmyer (B) p. Fray 5:24
160: Gamble (B) p. Kasten 4:30
171: Borhen (B) p. Szesko 0:36
189: Harold (B) md. Sheets 13-1
2/2: Freehold Twp. 33 - Egg Harbor 30
189: Capetola (E) p. Sheets 2:18
215: Ponterio (FT) d. McCmahon 6-4
Hwt: Bassie (FT) d. Santiago 4-2
103: Fox (E) md. Caracappa 11-1
112: Accardi (FT) p. Perry 2:40
119: Tabasco (FT) p. Dowd 2:43
125: Brophy (FT) by forfeit
130: dePierro (FT) p. Nguyen 0:40
135: Vellanki (FT) d. Harrington 5-1
140: Barhoum (E) d. Gergely 8-4
145: Capetola (E) p. Letizia 1:36
152: Wenzel (E) md. Fry 17-5
160: Agostino (E) md. Kasten 15-4
171: Mauriello (E) d. Szesko 6-1
1/30: Freehold Twp. 54 - Freehold Boro 15
Hwt: Mo Bassie (FT) d. David James 7-4
103: Phil Caracappa (FT) p. Stephen Bravo 3:41
112: Gene Accardi (FT) by forfeit
119: Mike Tabasco (FT) p. Julio Madera 3:39
125: Ken Brophy (FT) md. Kevin Nulty 13-5
130: Anthony dePierro (FT) d. Brian Denbeigh 4-1
135: Nagindra Vellanki (FT) tf. Rob Hoyt 17-2
140: Ryan Gergely (FT) p. Sam Weinstock 1:02
145: Tom Post (FB) p. Kyle Letizia 0:24
152: Ryan Fry (FT) p. Matt Monterio 4:58
160: Kyle Kasten (FT) p. Paul Weiner 3:44
171: Joe Szesko (FT) d. Joe Gold 2-1
189: Jared Mostowski (FB) p. Sheets 3:36
215: Josh Davis (FB) d. Nick Ponterio 9-3
1/26: Freehold Twp. 51 - Keansburg 22
160: Steve Burns (K) md. Mike Evarista 14-3
171: Joe Szesko (FT) by forfeit
189: Al Bedell (K) p. Matt Cook 3:22
215: Rich Roser (K) d. Nick Ponterio 7-3
HWT: Mo Bassie (FT) by forfeit
103: Phil Caracappa (FT) by forfeit
112: Gene Accardi (FT) by forfeit
119: Mike Tabasco (FT) tf. Kevin Mount 17-2
125: Ken Brophy (FT) md. Esau Gomez 14-3
130: Anthony dePierro (FT) by forfeit
135: Adam Brower (FT) p. Bill Bonney 1:47
140: Mickey Chizmadia (K) d. Ryan Gergely 10-5
145: Mike Nelan (K) p. Kyle Letizia 1:19
152: Ryan Fry (FT) p. Connor Curtis 0:52
1/23: Freehold Twp. 35 - Matawan 29
103: Phil Caracappa (FT) md. Patrick O'Donnell 10-2
112: Gene Accardi (FT) md. Jason Mandragona 21-7
119: Mike Tabasco (FT) p. Devon Rust 3:28
125: Ken Brophy (FT) by forfeit
130: Cesare Antista (M) p. Anthony dePierro 3:31
135: Nagindra Vellanki (FT) d. Jon Kozman 7-1
140: Johnny Short (M) d. Ryan Gergely 6-2
145: Eddie McCarthy (M) p. Kyle Letizia 3:03
152: Jordan Long (M) tf. Ryan Fry 20-5
160: Chris Carrillo (M) d. Kyle Kasten 9-8
171: Charlie Cook (M) d. Joe Szesko 9-4
189: Robert Rivera (M) d. Matt Cook 3-0
215: Nick Pontero (FT) p. Jon Santiago 4:51
HWT: Mo Bassie (FT) p. Justin Jones 0:40
1/19: TR South 35 - Freehold Twp. 27
171: Mike Schumann (TRS) p. Joe Szesko 5:10
189: Joe Birmingham (TRS) d. Matt Cook 6-3
215: Nick Ponterio (FT) p. Justin Aeling 3:13
Hwt: Mo Bassie (FT) d. Alfredo Irizzary 3-2
103: Phil Caracappa (FT) by forfeit
112: Mark Maestry (TRS) p. Gene Accardi 3:32
119: Mike Maestry (TRS) d. Mike Tobasco 6-4
125: Ken Brophy (FT) d. Steve Maslen 4-0
130: Anthony diPierro (FT) d. Adam Ahmed 4-2
135: Andrew Micheliche (TRS) d. Nagindra Vellanki 6-3
140: Kyle Kenny (TRS) d. Steve Gergely 8-2
145: Dan Venter (TRS) p. Kyle Letizia 1:23
152: Ryan Fry (FT) p. Alvarez 1:14
160: Joe Riccio (TRS) p. Kyle Kasten 4:49
1/16: Freehold Twp. 37 - Manchester 30
145: DeShawn Northam (M) p. Kyle Letizia 1:14
152: Ryan Fry (FT) p. Tyler Nadolny 2:56
160: Julian Meaney (M) p. Kyle Kasten :53
171: Andrew Stoddard (M) d. Joe Szesko 4-0
189: Matt Cook (FT) d. Dominique Jackson 1-0
215: Nick Ponterio (FT) p. John Weimmer 5:20
HWT: Jimmy Lawson (M) p. Mo Bassie :58
103: Phil Caracappa (FT) p. Craig Woods 2:29
112: Gene Accardi (FT) d. Mike Schmidt 5-0
119: Mike Tabasco (FT) d. Casey Schoenleber 10-4
125: Ken Brophy (FT) md. Ethan Knapp 15-3
130: Anthony DiPierro (FT) p. Trey Griffin 1:23
135: Chris Boyle (M) p. Nagindre Vellanki 4:49
140: Bobby Seiden (M) d. Ryan Gergely 8-5
1/12: St. John Vianney 35 - Freehold Twp. 27
112: Gene Accardi (FR) d. Mike Mrucia 5-2
119: Ryan Skinner (SJV) md. Joe Bendedict 14-1
125: Ken Brophy (FT) d. Nick Proto 6-3
130: Nagindra Vellanki (FT) d. Jason Byer 5-0
135: Anthony dePierro (FT) d. Nick Izzo 9-2
140: Chris Falco (SJV) d. Ryan Gergely 8-6
145: Jordan Gilpin (SJV) p. Kyle Letizia 1:07
152: Anthony Corona (SJV) p. Sims 2:18
160: Tom Kevlin (SJV) tf. Kyle Kasten 19-3 (4:16)
171: Mike Kevlin (SJV) tf. Joe Szesko 17-1 (3:05)
189: Matt Cook (FT) d. Tyler Murphy 3-2
215: Nick Ponterio (FT) p. Chris Spagnola 2:08
Hwt: Mo Bassie (FT) by forfeit
103: Johnny Novak (SJV) p. West 4:20
1/12: Freehold Twp. 32 - Marlboro 30
103: Vinnie Leone (M) p. West 1:41
112: Gene Accardi (FT) d. Charlie Frankel 4-2
119: Joe Bendict (FT) d. Stustovich 6-3
124: Ken Brophy (FT) md. Marc Wildman 13-5
130: Dave Saraiva (M) d. Anthony diPierro 4-0
135: Paul Saraiva (M) d. Nagindra Zellanki 2:26
140: Greg Doukas (M) d. Ryan Gergely 10-5
145: Matt Horner (M) p. Kyle Letizia 1:45
152: Youseff Madbouly (M) p. Sims 4:57
160: Kyle Kasten (FT) md. Brandon Ferrick 8-0
171: Joe Szesko (FT) d. S Jospeh 7-5
189: Matt Cook (FT) d. Armand Osmanovic 1-0
215: Nick Pnterio (FT) p. Mitch Siegle 3:35
Hwt: Mo Bassie (FT) p. Rosen 0:19
1/8: Middletown North 40 - Freehold Twp. 33
171: Mike Fish (MN) p. Joe Szesko 1:21
189: Justin Persico (MN) md. Matt Cook 10-1
215: John Ruane (MN) d. Nick Ponterio 3-2
HWT: Tom Booth (MN) p. Mo Bassie 5:29
103: Dylan Baldwin (MN) p. West 0:36
112: Alex Dulin (MN) p. Gray 1:11
119: Joe Benedict (FT) d. Alex Turitizan 3-0
125: Ken Brophy (FT) p. Mike Ruane 1:14
130: Anthony dePierro (FT) p. Harrington 1:49
135: TJ Mercantante (MN) d. Vellanki 5-1
140: Ryan Gergely (FT) p. Goscinski 1:24
145: Kyle Letizia (FT) p. Derek Salayi 3:30
152: Ryan Fry (FT) p. Lefkov 1:54
160: Brandon Vorrius (MN) p. Kyle Kasten 1:23
1/5: Freehold Twp. 46 - Middletown South 27
152: Ryan Fry (FT) by forfeit
160: Josh McManigal (MS) p. Kyle Kasten 2:55
171: Matt Weatherill (MS) p. Joe Szesko 5:00
189: Matt Cook (FT) md. Kevin Flynn 13-5
215: Nick Ponterio (FT) p. Eric Poandl 3:59
Hwt: Mo Bassie (FT) d. Liam O'Reill 2-0
103: Phil Caracappa (FT) d. John Tufaro 11-8
112: Andrew Dominach (MS) by forfeit
119: Manny Blasco (MS) p. Joe Benedict 4:33
125: Ken Brophy (FT) by forfeit
130: Anthony diPierro (FT) p. Anthony Simone 2:53
135: Alex Schulmann (MS) d. Nagindra Vellanki 7-2
140: Ryan Gergely (FT) by forfeit
145: Kyle LEtizia (FT) p. Derek Murphy 1:56
1/4: Colts Neck 33 - Freehold Twp. 29
160: Kyle Kasten (FT) d. Joe Manney 3-2
171: Joe Szesko (FT) d. Joe Nero 5-1
189: Billy Somma (CN) d. Matt Cook 3-2
215: Jarrod Burdge (CN) d. Nick Ponterio 8-1
Hwt: Mike Heyer (CN) d. Mo Bassie 3-0
103: Tyler Fraley (CN) by forfeit
112: Anthony Anzalone (CN) md. Phil Caracappa 11-0
119: Gene Accardi (FT) tf. Percival Roque 22-7
125: Ken Brophy (FT) p. Thomas Runko 1:06
130: Chris Fraley (CN) tf. Wright 15-0
135: Anthony diPierro (FT) p. Anthony Vivolo 3:59
140: Jim Somma (CN) p. Nagindra Vallenki 3:27
145: Ryan King (CN) d. Ryan Gergely 4-2
152: Ryan Fry (FT) by forfeit
12/29: Patriots FInish 2nd @ Walter Woods Tournament
Place Winners
1st Place
Gen Accardi (112)
2nd Place
Anthony dePierro (130)
Ryan Fry (152)
Nick Pnterio (215)
4th Place
Mo Bassie (Hwt)
12/22: Pt. Boro 46 - Freehold Twp. 18
12/22: CBA 39 - Freehold Twp. 21
160: Garibaldi (M) p. Kyle Kasten 1:17
171: Brett Rutzler (M) d. Joe Szesko 8-4
189: Cory Widom (M) p. Matt Cook 4:36
215: Jake Nale (M) p. Nick Ponterio 3:14
HWT: Frank Olexson (M) md. Mo Bassie 14-2
103: Kyle Jensen (M) md. Phil Caracappa 15-3
112: Gene Accardi (FT) by forfeit
119: Joe Benedict (FT) d. Brian Hodel 4-2
125: Emburgia (M) md. Ken Brophy 18-7
130: Anthony dePierro (FT) d. Brian Mackiewicz 6-0
135: David Saley (Monroe) tf. Nagindra Vallenki 17-2
140: Ryan Gergely (FT) d. Mike Billitz 12-3
145: Blaine Miller (M) p. Kyle Letizia 1:17
152: Hunter Pipala (M) d. Ryan Fry 7-6
12/18: Howell 47 - Freehold Twp. 9
140: Puglisi (H) d. Gergely 8-5
145: Holzhauer (H) p. Letizia 1:34
152: Fry (FT) p. Tave
160: Ecklof (H) tf. Kasten 20-4
171: Murphy (H) d. Evarista 11-5
189: Melon (H) d. Cook 8-2
215: Meldrum (H) by forfeit
Hwt: Traphagen (H) d. Bassi 8-6
103: Esposito (H) d. Caracappa 9-4
112: Chivarro (H) by forfeit
119: Langel (H) d. Accardi 12-9
125: Shaughnessy (H) d. Brophy 3-1
130: Reed (H) d. DePierro 8-3
135: Vellanki (FT) d. Lamirande 6-4
12/15: Matawan Finishes 4th at Matawan Icebreaker
Icebreaker Medal Winners
1st Place
Gene Accardi (112)
2nd Place
Ryan Fry (152)
3rd Place
Anthony dePierro (130)
3rd Place District 21
Tied 6th Place Shore Conference Class A-North
2nd Place Walter Woods Tournament
4th Place Matawan Icebreaker
Team Wins Leader: (Jr) Gene Accardi - 27
Region 6 Medal Winner
4th Place: (Jr) Gene Accardi (112)
District 21 Medal Winners
CHAMPION: (Sr) Ryan Fry (152)
2nd Place: (Jr) Gene Accardi (112)
2nd Place: (Sr) Mike Tabasco (119)
3rd Place: (So) Ken Brophy (125)
2008 Schedule & Results
| Date |
Opponent |
Result |
| 12/15 | @ Matawan Icebreaker |
4th Place |
| 12/18 | @ Howell |
L 9-47 |
| 12/20 | @ Monroe |
L 16-47 |
| 12/22 | @ CBA (Tri*) |
L 21-39 |
| 12/22 | @ Pt. Boro* |
L 18-46 |
| 12/29 | @ Walter Woods Tournament |
2nd Place |
| 1/04 | @ Colts Neck |
L 29-33 |
| 1/05 |
vs. Middletown South |
W 46-27 |
| 1/08 |
@ Middletown North |
L 33-40 |
| 1/12 |
@ Marlboro (Tri*) |
W 32-30 |
| 1/12 |
@ St. John Vianney* |
L 27-35 |
| 1/16 |
@ Manchester |
W 37-30 |
| 1/19 |
@ Toms River South |
L 27-35 |
| 1/23 |
vs. Matawan |
W 35-29 |
| 1/26 |
@ Keansburg |
W 51-22 |
| 1/30 |
vs. Freehold Boro |
W 54-15 |
| 2/02 |
vs. Raritan (Quad*) |
L 11-51 |
| 2/02 |
vs. Egg Harbor* |
W 33-30 |
| 2/02 |
vs. Buena* |
L 19-49 |
| 2/06 |
vs. Brick Twp. |
L 18-49 |
| 2/09 | @ Jackson Memorial (Tri*) | L 0-78 |
| 2/09 | Cinnaminson* | L 24-40 |
| 2/12 | @ Manalapan | |
| 2/16 |
@ New Egypt (Quad*) |
W 43-27 |
| 2/16 |
@ Manasquan* |
W 66-12 |
| 2/16 |
@ Pinelands* |
L 25-28 |
| 2/22 |
DISTRICT 21 |
3rd Place |
| |
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| Wt. |
Wrestler |
Record |
| 103 | (So) Phil Caracappa |
15-13 |
| 112 |
(Jr) Gene Accardi |
27-6 |
| 119 |
(Sr) Mike Tobasco |
15-6 |
| 119 | (So) Joe Benedict | 10-7 |
| 125 |
(So) Ken Brophy |
23-10 |
| 130 |
(Sr) Anthony dePierro |
23-8 |
| 135 |
(Jr) Nagindra Vellanki |
11-17 |
| 135 | Adam Brower | 1-0 |
| 140 |
(Jr) Ryan Gergely |
8-19 |
| 145 |
Kyle Letizia |
4-24 |
| 152 |
(Sr) Ryan Fry |
20-13 |
| 160 |
(Jr) Kyle Kasten |
9-21 |
| 171 |
(So) Mike Evarista |
0-10 |
| 171 | (Jr) Joe Szesko | 7-18 |
| 189 |
(Sr) Matt Cook |
9-11 |
| 189 | (Jr) Jason Sheets | 2-7 |
| 215 |
(Sr) Nick Ponterio |
16-11 |
| Hwt | (Sr) Mo Bassie |
15-16 |
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***** 2008 Recap ******
3/1: Accardi Finishes 4th at Regions
Gene Accardi just missed on a return trip to Atlantic City this weekend. Accardi, a junior, fell to Mike Berardesco of Ocean Township, 8-4 in the 3rd Place match at 112 pounds. For the year, Accardi finished 27-6 with championships at the Matawan Icebreaker and Walter Woods Tournament, as well as a 2nd place finish at Districts.
Senior teammates Mike Tabasco and Ryan Fry also saw their bids for a trip to Boardwalk Hall come up short. Tabsaco was defeated by Scott Festejo of Long Branch in the wrestleback semifinal at 119 pounds. Tabasco finished his senior year with a 15-6 record and a 2nd place finish at Districts.
Fry was defeated in the quarterfinals by returning state champion Nick Menditto of Ocean and in the wrestlebacks by Justin Molzon of Lacey who finished in 3rd. Fry finished the year at 20-13 with 2nd Place medals at the Matawan Icebreaker and Walter Woods Tournament to go along with his District 21 Championship at 152 pounds.
Congratulations to all three on great seasons.
Region 6 Medal Winner
4th Place
(Jr) Gene Accardi (112)
2/26: Accardi and Tabasco Advance!
Mike Tabasco picked up a tech fall over Manny Blasco of Middletown South and Gene Accardi defeated Bubba Lanno of Southern, 7-1, to join teammate Ryan Fry in the quarterfinals of the Region 6 Tournament.
Sophomore Ken Brophy was eliminated from the tournament after dropping a 7-0 decision to Wall's Frank Labrusciano. Brophy finished the season with a 23-10 record.
Region Preliminary Results
112: Gene Accardi (Freehold Twp) d. Bubba Lanno (Southern) 8-1
119: Mike Tabasco (Freehold Twp) tf. Manny Blasco (Middletown South) 16-1
125: Frank Labrusciano (Wall) d. Ken Brophy (Freehold Twp) 7-0
2/23: Freehold Township Finishes 3rd at Districts
Ryan Fry took 1st Place and Gene Accardi and Mike Tabasco finished in 2nd as the Patriots finished 3rd Place as a team at the 2008 District 21 Tournament.
Ken Brophy also placed for the Patriots, finishing in 3rd Place at 125 pounds. Brophy, Accardi, and Tabasco will next compete in Tuesday night's Region 6 Preliminary Round. Fry has a bye into Friday night's Quarterfinal Round.
District 21 Medal Winners
1st Place
(Sr) Ryan Fry (152)
2nd Place
(Jr) Gene Accardi (112)
(Sr) Mike Tabasco (119)
3rd Place
(So) Ken Brophy (125)
2/16: Freehold Twp. 66 - Manasquan 12
135: DePierro (FT) p. Wolcesky :43
140: Gergely (FT) p. Warner 3:52
145: Letizia (FT) by forfeit
152: Fry (FT) by injury default over Bellaran
160: Kasten (FT) p. Lordi 2:24
171: Linde (M) p. Suzesko 3:00
189: Sheets (FT) by forfeit
215; Double forfeit
HWT: Jennings (M) p. Bassie 3:18
103: Caracappa (FT) by forfeit
112: Accardi (FT) by forfeit
119: Tabasco (FT) by forfeit
125: Brophy (FT) p. Panzino 1:44
130: Benedict (FT) by forfeit
2/16: Freehold Twp. 43 - New Egypt 27
130: DePierro (FT) d. Al. Hinges 7-1
135: Carr (NE) p. Vallenki :56
140: Schwarze (NE) p. Gergely 5:40
145: Wahler (NE) p. Letizia 3:04
152: Fry (FT) p. Horner 2:56
160: Kasten (FT) d. Campbell 10-8
171: Morfin (NE) p. Evarista 4:45
189: Boque (NE) d. Szesko 8-2
215: Sheets (FT) p. Markee 1:48
HWT: Bassie (FT) p. Reynolds 4:53
103: Caracappa (FT) p. Giganti 1:36
112: Accardi (FT) p. Milligan 5:27
119: Tabasco (FT) md. Barnes 9-0
125: Brophy (FT) d. An. Hinges 5-3
2/16: Pinelands 28 - Freehold Twp. 25
125: Brophy (FT) d. Thorn 8-3
130: DePierro (FT) d. Simek 4-0
135: Vellanki (FT) d. Venditto 2-1
140: Lintner (P) p. Gergely 1:47
145: Bezak (P) p. Letizia 5:27
152: Semprevivo (P) md. Fry 13-4
160: Kasten (FT) d. Z. Yaede 4-0
171: Szesko (FT) d. J. Yaede 3-2
189: Kleinow (P) d. Sheets 10-7
215: Johnson (P) by forfeit
HWT: Bassie (FT) d. Green 5-2
103: Lippai (P) d. Carcappa 6-3
112: Accardi (FT) md. Chasmer 12-4
119: Tabasco (FT) d. Benn 9-4
2/9: Jackson Memorial 78 - Freehold Twp. 0
140: Devon Biscaha (JM) by forfeit
145: Tyler Wilton (JM) p. Kyle Letizia 1:11
152: Sean Byrnes (JM) p. Ryan Fry 1:08
160: Nick Tetro (JM) p. Kyle Kasten 1:08
171: Tim Williams (JM) p. Mike Evarista 3:05
189: Drek Murphy (JM) md. Jason Sheets 11-1
215: Rob Krais (JM) by forfeit
Hwt: Ryan Byrnes (JM) p. Mo Bassie 2:48
103: Tyler Biscaha (JM) tf. Phil Caracappa 15-0
112: Ryan Semone (JM) by forfeit
119: BJ Young (JM) d. Mike Tabasco 4-2
125: Derrik Russell (JM) by forfeit
130: Josh Baker (JM) p. Anthony diPierro 1:31
135: Doug Hamann (J) p. Nagindra Vellanki 1:55
2/9: Cinnaminson 40 - Freehold Twp. 24
135: Toryk (c) d Vellanki 6-3
140: McLaughlin (c) by FF
145: Jones (c) p.Letizia 2:21
152: Fry (FT) d C.Kaighn 7-5 ot
160: Breder (C) d Kasten 3-2
171: Evarista (FT)by FF
189: Haines (C) md Sheets 10-1
215: Wright (C) by FF
285: Hernandez (C) pin Bassie 1:24
103: Carracappa (FT) pin Consentino 1:23
112: double FF
119: Tabasco (FT) pin Montemuro 1:46
125: Stuffo (C) by FF
130: dePierro (FT) d J. Kaighn 8-3
2/6: Brick Twp 49 - Freehold Twp. 18
119: Mike Tabasaco (FT) d. Kevin Decker 8-6
125: Connor Brennan (BT) d. Ken Brophy 2-1
130: Joe Benedict (FT) d. Ryan Kluzner 7-2
135: Nagindra Vellanki (FT) p. Rob Nesse 5:45
140: Ben Wright (BT) d. Ryan Gergely 7-1
145: Nick Iacoves (BT) p. Kye Letizia 1:07
152: Matt Cuccinello (BT) by forfeit
160: Ray Johnson (BT) d. Kyle Kasten 10-3
171: Dan Brennan (BT) md. Mike Evarista 9-1
189: John Fritzsch (BT) p. Jason Sheets 0:30
215: John Battista (BT) by forfeit
Hwt: Kevin Watson (BT) by forfeit
103: Corey Rackliffe (BT) p. Phil Caracappa 5:47
112: Gene Accardi (FT) p. Mike Brancaccio 1:44
2/2: Raritan 51 - Freehold Twp. 11
HWT: Matt Walsh (R) d. Mo Bassie 3-2
103: Matt Mitchell (R) d. Phil Caracappa 5-2
112: Gene Accardi (FT) d. Taylor Smith 5-1
119: Chris VanFechtman (R) d. Mike Tabasco 1-0
125: Cody Mooney (R) d. Ken Brophy 8-3
130: Anthony DiPierro (FT) d. Justin Jackson 9-3
135: Ryan Lynch (R) p. Nagindra Vellanki 3:05
140: Bob Harnacek (R) p. Ryan Gergely 3:53
145: Ryan Putnam (R) p. Kyle Letezia 0:13
152: Pat Susino (R) p. Ryan Fry 4:56
160: Dan Bilowus (R) p. Kyle Kasten 1:02
171: Nick Hungerford (R) d. Joe Szesko 7-3
189: Dan Seidenburg (R) p. Jason Sheets 0:36
215: Nick Pontero (FT) by forfeit
2/2: Buena 49 - Freehold Twp. 19
215: Ponterio (FT) p. Ziaydah 5:55
Heinrichson (B) p. Bassie 3:13
103: Rodriguez (B) tf. Caracappa 16-1
112: Accardi (FT) p. Austino 1:01
119: Tabasco (FT) md. Kelly 8-0
125: Breder (B) d. Brophy 6-2
130: dePierro (FT) d. Berghoss 1-0
135: T Renner (B) md. Vellanki 12-3
140: Cantoni (B) d. Gergely 5-0
145: D Renner (B) p. Letizia 1:56
152: Grusmyer (B) p. Fray 5:24
160: Gamble (B) p. Kasten 4:30
171: Borhen (B) p. Szesko 0:36
189: Harold (B) md. Sheets 13-1
2/2: Freehold Twp. 33 - Egg Harbor 30
189: Capetola (E) p. Sheets 2:18
215: Ponterio (FT) d. McCmahon 6-4
Hwt: Bassie (FT) d. Santiago 4-2
103: Fox (E) md. Caracappa 11-1
112: Accardi (FT) p. Perry 2:40
119: Tabasco (FT) p. Dowd 2:43
125: Brophy (FT) by forfeit
130: dePierro (FT) p. Nguyen 0:40
135: Vellanki (FT) d. Harrington 5-1
140: Barhoum (E) d. Gergely 8-4
145: Capetola (E) p. Letizia 1:36
152: Wenzel (E) md. Fry 17-5
160: Agostino (E) md. Kasten 15-4
171: Mauriello (E) d. Szesko 6-1
1/30: Freehold Twp. 54 - Freehold Boro 15
Hwt: Mo Bassie (FT) d. David James 7-4
103: Phil Caracappa (FT) p. Stephen Bravo 3:41
112: Gene Accardi (FT) by forfeit
119: Mike Tabasco (FT) p. Julio Madera 3:39
125: Ken Brophy (FT) md. Kevin Nulty 13-5
130: Anthony dePierro (FT) d. Brian Denbeigh 4-1
135: Nagindra Vellanki (FT) tf. Rob Hoyt 17-2
140: Ryan Gergely (FT) p. Sam Weinstock 1:02
145: Tom Post (FB) p. Kyle Letizia 0:24
152: Ryan Fry (FT) p. Matt Monterio 4:58
160: Kyle Kasten (FT) p. Paul Weiner 3:44
171: Joe Szesko (FT) d. Joe Gold 2-1
189: Jared Mostowski (FB) p. Sheets 3:36
215: Josh Davis (FB) d. Nick Ponterio 9-3
1/26: Freehold Twp. 51 - Keansburg 22
160: Steve Burns (K) md. Mike Evarista 14-3
171: Joe Szesko (FT) by forfeit
189: Al Bedell (K) p. Matt Cook 3:22
215: Rich Roser (K) d. Nick Ponterio 7-3
HWT: Mo Bassie (FT) by forfeit
103: Phil Caracappa (FT) by forfeit
112: Gene Accardi (FT) by forfeit
119: Mike Tabasco (FT) tf. Kevin Mount 17-2
125: Ken Brophy (FT) md. Esau Gomez 14-3
130: Anthony dePierro (FT) by forfeit
135: Adam Brower (FT) p. Bill Bonney 1:47
140: Mickey Chizmadia (K) d. Ryan Gergely 10-5
145: Mike Nelan (K) p. Kyle Letizia 1:19
152: Ryan Fry (FT) p. Connor Curtis 0:52
1/23: Freehold Twp. 35 - Matawan 29
103: Phil Caracappa (FT) md. Patrick O'Donnell 10-2
112: Gene Accardi (FT) md. Jason Mandragona 21-7
119: Mike Tabasco (FT) p. Devon Rust 3:28
125: Ken Brophy (FT) by forfeit
130: Cesare Antista (M) p. Anthony dePierro 3:31
135: Nagindra Vellanki (FT) d. Jon Kozman 7-1
140: Johnny Short (M) d. Ryan Gergely 6-2
145: Eddie McCarthy (M) p. Kyle Letizia 3:03
152: Jordan Long (M) tf. Ryan Fry 20-5
160: Chris Carrillo (M) d. Kyle Kasten 9-8
171: Charlie Cook (M) d. Joe Szesko 9-4
189: Robert Rivera (M) d. Matt Cook 3-0
215: Nick Pontero (FT) p. Jon Santiago 4:51
HWT: Mo Bassie (FT) p. Justin Jones 0:40
1/19: TR South 35 - Freehold Twp. 27
171: Mike Schumann (TRS) p. Joe Szesko 5:10
189: Joe Birmingham (TRS) d. Matt Cook 6-3
215: Nick Ponterio (FT) p. Justin Aeling 3:13
Hwt: Mo Bassie (FT) d. Alfredo Irizzary 3-2
103: Phil Caracappa (FT) by forfeit
112: Mark Maestry (TRS) p. Gene Accardi 3:32
119: Mike Maestry (TRS) d. Mike Tobasco 6-4
125: Ken Brophy (FT) d. Steve Maslen 4-0
130: Anthony diPierro (FT) d. Adam Ahmed 4-2
135: Andrew Micheliche (TRS) d. Nagindra Vellanki 6-3
140: Kyle Kenny (TRS) d. Steve Gergely 8-2
145: Dan Venter (TRS) p. Kyle Letizia 1:23
152: Ryan Fry (FT) p. Alvarez 1:14
160: Joe Riccio (TRS) p. Kyle Kasten 4:49
1/16: Freehold Twp. 37 - Manchester 30
145: DeShawn Northam (M) p. Kyle Letizia 1:14
152: Ryan Fry (FT) p. Tyler Nadolny 2:56
160: Julian Meaney (M) p. Kyle Kasten :53
171: Andrew Stoddard (M) d. Joe Szesko 4-0
189: Matt Cook (FT) d. Dominique Jackson 1-0
215: Nick Ponterio (FT) p. John Weimmer 5:20
HWT: Jimmy Lawson (M) p. Mo Bassie :58
103: Phil Caracappa (FT) p. Craig Woods 2:29
112: Gene Accardi (FT) d. Mike Schmidt 5-0
119: Mike Tabasco (FT) d. Casey Schoenleber 10-4
125: Ken Brophy (FT) md. Ethan Knapp 15-3
130: Anthony DiPierro (FT) p. Trey Griffin 1:23
135: Chris Boyle (M) p. Nagindre Vellanki 4:49
140: Bobby Seiden (M) d. Ryan Gergely 8-5
1/12: St. John Vianney 35 - Freehold Twp. 27
112: Gene Accardi (FR) d. Mike Mrucia 5-2
119: Ryan Skinner (SJV) md. Joe Bendedict 14-1
125: Ken Brophy (FT) d. Nick Proto 6-3
130: Nagindra Vellanki (FT) d. Jason Byer 5-0
135: Anthony dePierro (FT) d. Nick Izzo 9-2
140: Chris Falco (SJV) d. Ryan Gergely 8-6
145: Jordan Gilpin (SJV) p. Kyle Letizia 1:07
152: Anthony Corona (SJV) p. Sims 2:18
160: Tom Kevlin (SJV) tf. Kyle Kasten 19-3 (4:16)
171: Mike Kevlin (SJV) tf. Joe Szesko 17-1 (3:05)
189: Matt Cook (FT) d. Tyler Murphy 3-2
215: Nick Ponterio (FT) p. Chris Spagnola 2:08
Hwt: Mo Bassie (FT) by forfeit
103: Johnny Novak (SJV) p. West 4:20
1/12: Freehold Twp. 32 - Marlboro 30
103: Vinnie Leone (M) p. West 1:41
112: Gene Accardi (FT) d. Charlie Frankel 4-2
119: Joe Bendict (FT) d. Stustovich 6-3
124: Ken Brophy (FT) md. Marc Wildman 13-5
130: Dave Saraiva (M) d. Anthony diPierro 4-0
135: Paul Saraiva (M) d. Nagindra Zellanki 2:26
140: Greg Doukas (M) d. Ryan Gergely 10-5
145: Matt Horner (M) p. Kyle Letizia 1:45
152: Youseff Madbouly (M) p. Sims 4:57
160: Kyle Kasten (FT) md. Brandon Ferrick 8-0
171: Joe Szesko (FT) d. S Jospeh 7-5
189: Matt Cook (FT) d. Armand Osmanovic 1-0
215: Nick Pnterio (FT) p. Mitch Siegle 3:35
Hwt: Mo Bassie (FT) p. Rosen 0:19
1/8: Middletown North 40 - Freehold Twp. 33
171: Mike Fish (MN) p. Joe Szesko 1:21
189: Justin Persico (MN) md. Matt Cook 10-1
215: John Ruane (MN) d. Nick Ponterio 3-2
HWT: Tom Booth (MN) p. Mo Bassie 5:29
103: Dylan Baldwin (MN) p. West 0:36
112: Alex Dulin (MN) p. Gray 1:11
119: Joe Benedict (FT) d. Alex Turitizan 3-0
125: Ken Brophy (FT) p. Mike Ruane 1:14
130: Anthony dePierro (FT) p. Harrington 1:49
135: TJ Mercantante (MN) d. Vellanki 5-1
140: Ryan Gergely (FT) p. Goscinski 1:24
145: Kyle Letizia (FT) p. Derek Salayi 3:30
152: Ryan Fry (FT) p. Lefkov 1:54
160: Brandon Vorrius (MN) p. Kyle Kasten 1:23
1/5: Freehold Twp. 46 - Middletown South 27
152: Ryan Fry (FT) by forfeit
160: Josh McManigal (MS) p. Kyle Kasten 2:55
171: Matt Weatherill (MS) p. Joe Szesko 5:00
189: Matt Cook (FT) md. Kevin Flynn 13-5
215: Nick Ponterio (FT) p. Eric Poandl 3:59
Hwt: Mo Bassie (FT) d. Liam O'Reill 2-0
103: Phil Caracappa (FT) d. John Tufaro 11-8
112: Andrew Dominach (MS) by forfeit
119: Manny Blasco (MS) p. Joe Benedict 4:33
125: Ken Brophy (FT) by forfeit
130: Anthony diPierro (FT) p. Anthony Simone 2:53
135: Alex Schulmann (MS) d. Nagindra Vellanki 7-2
140: Ryan Gergely (FT) by forfeit
145: Kyle LEtizia (FT) p. Derek Murphy 1:56
1/4: Colts Neck 33 - Freehold Twp. 29
160: Kyle Kasten (FT) d. Joe Manney 3-2
171: Joe Szesko (FT) d. Joe Nero 5-1
189: Billy Somma (CN) d. Matt Cook 3-2
215: Jarrod Burdge (CN) d. Nick Ponterio 8-1
Hwt: Mike Heyer (CN) d. Mo Bassie 3-0
103: Tyler Fraley (CN) by forfeit
112: Anthony Anzalone (CN) md. Phil Caracappa 11-0
119: Gene Accardi (FT) tf. Percival Roque 22-7
125: Ken Brophy (FT) p. Thomas Runko 1:06
130: Chris Fraley (CN) tf. Wright 15-0
135: Anthony diPierro (FT) p. Anthony Vivolo 3:59
140: Jim Somma (CN) p. Nagindra Vallenki 3:27
145: Ryan King (CN) d. Ryan Gergely 4-2
152: Ryan Fry (FT) by forfeit
12/29: Patriots FInish 2nd @ Walter Woods Tournament
Place Winners
1st Place
Gen Accardi (112)
2nd Place
Anthony dePierro (130)
Ryan Fry (152)
Nick Pnterio (215)
4th Place
Mo Bassie (Hwt)
12/22: Pt. Boro 46 - Freehold Twp. 18
103: Sean Brand (PB p. Phil Caracappa 2:49
112: Pat Hunt (PB) p. Gene Accardi 5:56
119" Joe Benedict (FT) d. Doug Rosell 5-4
125: Jordan Beverly (PB) d. Ken Brophy 4-0
130: Anthony Tarantin d. Anthony dePierro 7-1
135: Matt Nobbs (PB) tf. Nagindra Vellanki 16-1
140: Ryan Gergely (FT) p. Greg Baroni 3:16
145: Nick O'Hara (PB) d. Kyle Letizia 5-3
152: Joe Bontempo (PB) d. Ryan Fry 13-11
160: Sean Casey (PB) p. Kyle Kasten 1:14
171: Skylar Engelken (PB) p. Joe Szesko 2:49
189: Matt Cook (FT) d. Dan Larsen 4-3
215: Kyle Coleman (PB) tf. Nick Ponterio 21-4
12/22: CBA 39 - Freehold Twp. 21
112: Gene Accardi(FT) p. Andrew McCarten
119: Pat Cunningham (CBA) d. Joe Benedict 7-4
125: Ken Brophy (FT) d. Jay Tracy 8-7
130: Anthony dePierro (FT) p. Jake Raymond
135: Leo Clark(CBA) p. Nagindra Vellanki
140: Brennan (CBA) d. Ryan Gergely 6-4
145: Dan Doyle (CBA) p. Kyle Letizia
152: Dylan Meade (CBA) d. Ryan Fry 12-9
160: Kyle Grimes (CBA) d. Kyle Kasten
171: Joe Favia (CBA) p. Mike Evarista
189: Ted Callis (CBA) d. Matt Cook 8-2
215: Nick Ponterio (FT) by forfeit
Hwt: Brian Schmalz (CBA) p. Mo Bassie
103: Phil Caracappa (FT) d. Mike Lyons
12/20: Monroe 47 - Freehold Twp. 16160: Garibaldi (M) p. Kyle Kasten 1:17
171: Brett Rutzler (M) d. Joe Szesko 8-4
189: Cory Widom (M) p. Matt Cook 4:36
215: Jake Nale (M) p. Nick Ponterio 3:14
HWT: Frank Olexson (M) md. Mo Bassie 14-2
103: Kyle Jensen (M) md. Phil Caracappa 15-3
112: Gene Accardi (FT) by forfeit
119: Joe Benedict (FT) d. Brian Hodel 4-2
125: Emburgia (M) md. Ken Brophy 18-7
130: Anthony dePierro (FT) d. Brian Mackiewicz 6-0
135: David Saley (Monroe) tf. Nagindra Vallenki 17-2
140: Ryan Gergely (FT) d. Mike Billitz 12-3
145: Blaine Miller (M) p. Kyle Letizia 1:17
152: Hunter Pipala (M) d. Ryan Fry 7-6
12/18: Howell 47 - Freehold Twp. 9
140: Puglisi (H) d. Gergely 8-5
145: Holzhauer (H) p. Letizia 1:34
152: Fry (FT) p. Tave
160: Ecklof (H) tf. Kasten 20-4
171: Murphy (H) d. Evarista 11-5
189: Melon (H) d. Cook 8-2
215: Meldrum (H) by forfeit
Hwt: Traphagen (H) d. Bassi 8-6
103: Esposito (H) d. Caracappa 9-4
112: Chivarro (H) by forfeit
119: Langel (H) d. Accardi 12-9
125: Shaughnessy (H) d. Brophy 3-1
130: Reed (H) d. DePierro 8-3
135: Vellanki (FT) d. Lamirande 6-4
12/15: Matawan Finishes 4th at Matawan Icebreaker
Icebreaker Medal Winners
1st Place
Gene Accardi (112)
2nd Place
Ryan Fry (152)
3rd Place
Anthony dePierro (130)
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