JOSEPH CLEM STATE CHAMPION. 3 ALL STATE WRESTLERS AND TOPS IN GPA IN STATE

Joseph Clem 2024 131lbs. NEW YORK STATE CHAMPION! Joe won a thrilling 5-3 bout avenging an earlier season loss The label as STATE CHAMPION is so difficult to achieve and everyone involved with the Wantagh program couldn’t be more proud of this young man. His picture will now be placed along honors hall with all… Continue reading JOSEPH CLEM STATE CHAMPION. 3 ALL STATE WRESTLERS AND TOPS IN GPA IN STATE

WANTAGH CROWNS THREE CHAMPIONS AT COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS 4 WILL MAKE THE TRIP TO THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS …

The Wantagh Warriors on the strength and hard work finished third at the 2024 County Championships as Anthony and Joseph Clem finished first while Jesse Vandorden also won. Jesse took home the OUTSTANDING Wrestler award. That makes seven county championships between these three studs. Now its on to Albany. I will provide some additional information… Continue reading WANTAGH CROWNS THREE CHAMPIONS AT COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS 4 WILL MAKE THE TRIP TO THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS …

WANTAGH RESULTS AT TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Wantagh Warriors won their first pool match in the NYS Team Championships defeating Carthage HS by a score of 39-21. Earlier Carthage ended up being the spoiler narrowly defeating Middletown HS in pool play. In the second match, Wantagh defeated Middletown by a score of 40-32. Earlier in the year, Middleton defeated Minisink Valley… Continue reading WANTAGH RESULTS AT TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS

HALL OF FAME ( NUMBER 100 )

Paul Gillespie has been selected into yet another Hall of Fame. I lost count this should be 100 and counting. We love you and are grateful. Keep it going. Congratulations: Wantagh Head Coach Paul Gillespie on being inducted into the NYSPHSAA Hall of Fame Class of 2023. Aside from the many team and individual accomplishments;… Continue reading HALL OF FAME ( NUMBER 100 )

AN EXAMPLE OF A CHAMPION

THIS GUY IS A GREAT WRESTLER, TEAMMATE AND GREAT PERSON. INSPIRES EVERYONE AROUND HIM.

12 WAYS TO BREAK YOUR OPPONENT

12 WAYS TO BREAK YOUR OPPONENT 1. Out-Pummel him: ..Physically you will move faster with a lot of change of direction…push and pull him keeping him off balance and forcing him to move in a manner that he is not intending to move in…should include many tie-up changes i.e. collar tie left, then right, then… Continue reading 12 WAYS TO BREAK YOUR OPPONENT

WANTAGH WARRIOR WRESTLING HISTORY WITH PROFILES

Wantagh HS Wrestling History PETE VENIER: 130 lbs  1956 1st Long Island Champion in Wantagh History. There were no states at the time Pete placed 1st.  Apparently, at this time they had a Long Island Championship. They changed this to a Section 8 County Championship and you could advance to the Long Island Championships as… Continue reading WANTAGH WARRIOR WRESTLING HISTORY WITH PROFILES

BRIE’S PIES

LETS SUPPORT THE BEST PIZZA GOING. FROM ONE WANTAGH WARRIOR TO EVERYONE. YOU CAN ORDER THE FOOD FOR DELIVERY OR PICK IT UP. FRESH INGREDIENT’S 516-560-9200 JUST CALL THE NUMBER. YOU KNOW YOU ARE STARVING. $10.00 A PIE. VACUUM SEALED..  CHEESE, SWEET ONION, MARGHERITA AND WHITE. ALSO ADDED A LENT SPECIAL PIE. TRY IT YOU… Continue reading BRIE’S PIES

WANTAGH STATE PLACERS

  NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championship Placewinners Section School Year Division Place Wgt Name Grade 8 Wantagh 1963 1 1 95 Pete Henning 10TH 8 Wantagh 1965 1 2 112 Bill Germann 12TH 8 Wantagh 1968 1 2 127 John Henning 11TH 8 Wantagh 1968 1 2 138 Terry Phelan 12TH 8 Wantagh 1969 1 1 95… Continue reading WANTAGH STATE PLACERS

EXCELLENCE !!! RECENT TEAM HISTORY

1968   Section 8 County Champions 2008   Section 8 County Champions, NYS State Dual Meet Champions, 2nd Individual States 2009   Section 8 County Champions, NYS State Dual Meet Champions ( Back to Back ), NYS Individual Champions*** 2010   Section 8 County Runner-ups, 3rd in Individual Championships NYS 2011   Section 8 County Champions, 13th Individual Championships NYS… Continue reading EXCELLENCE !!! RECENT TEAM HISTORY