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Here at Denville Medical, our commitment is to you and your health. We are committed to improving your quality of life by effective treatment and therapy, catered specifically to your needs. Unlike some of our competition, we take a team approach to your treatment plan working together as a unit to provide the best possible care for our patients.
It's easy to start your healing journey at Denville Medical. It all starts when you contact our office to make an appointment. From there, we set you on a course to recovery through a three-step process:
Meet the Doctor: During your initial doctor consultation, we will talk at length about what challenges you're currently facing. From there, we will speak about your goals and what you want to accomplish together. The first conversation with your doctor is crucial and lays the groundwork for a life-changing experience at Denville Medical.
Craft a Customized Treatment Plan for Your Recovery: Some medical and rehabilitation centers in New Jersey apply the same treatments to all patients, regardless of their needs and goals. At Denville Medical, we don't subscribe to the "one size fits all" model. Instead, we rely on our seasoned team of doctors and physical therapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists and specialists to find the right solution to your unique situation.
Start Feeling the Relief: Our hard work and commitment to recovery will pay off through our personalized work together. With the help of our skilled doctors and chiropractors, you can finally start living the life you want to live - all on your own terms.
At Denville Medical & Sports Rehabilitation Center, we are proud to provide holistic and wellness care that changes lives. Whether your body needs Chiropractor, physical therapy, acupuncture, or needs to see a specialist, we can help.
Here are just a few of the customized therapy services we offer to help our patients live with passion and confidence:
At Denville Medical, your licensed physical therapist's goal is to maximize your body's structure and increase its overall function for long-term health. To accomplish this, our physical therapists combine traditional and innovative techniques focused on increasing muscle strength and improving the body's range of motion. Our goal is to discover the root cause of your pain or mobility problems. That way, we can address the true reason why you need physical therapy, and work towards achieving long-lasting relief.
Of course, we understand that every patient is different. Your doctor can provide expert care in an encouraging environment by creating a customized treatment plan for you using modern, evidence-based research.
Chiropractor is a common service offered at Denville Medical, often combined with our physical therapy, sports medicine, and acupuncture treatments. When delivering a whole wellness and body approach, chiropractic treatments generally focus on the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Our chiropractor's primary focus is to aid in adjusting your body's proper structure by improving nerve function and removing imbalances.
Our goal is to work together as a team to get you maximum medical improvement. To determine which chiropractic techniques and treatments are suitable for you, our chiropractors will conduct an initial evaluation to dig deep into your medical history, previous treatments, diagnostic tests, and current conditions. During your first consultation, be sure to ask any questions you may have. Once we agree on your customized chiropractic program, we will begin treatment as soon as possible.
Our patients typically feel relief during their initial visit. Although a reduction in pain is not an indication that the condition is gone, relief is the first step. As the chiropractor adjusts and manipulates your spine and joints, many feel a sense of relief as circulation is restored. A number of our patients admit to experiencing an increased range of motion after their first visit and increased function as they continue their care.
A single migraine can ruin your entire day. Migraines stem from irregular muscle contractions in the neck and head area. Anything from loud music to a bright computer screen can trigger these painful headaches. Fortunately, your chiropractor may be able to help provide an escape from the pain without surgery or drugs. Migraine symptoms include:
After speaking with your Doctor of Chiropractic, he or she may recommend treatments like trigger point therapy, which is a neuromuscular massage. Trigger point therapy boosts blood flow and releases pressure from compressed nerves in your body.
Whether you work in an office 40 hours a week or have to lift heavy items in a warehouse, neck pain is common across all people and professions. Neck pain is debilitating and can be caused by a range of issues like poor posture, work injuries, and harmful sleeping positions. These issues often strain your neck muscles. If you notice any of these symptoms, it could be time to consult with a chiropractor:
Chiropractor helps by relieving nerve and disc pressure. These nerves and discs are located between your vertebrae. After identifying the underlying cause of your pain, your chiropractor may use a combination of treatments to provide relief.
Have you been suffering from sharp pain that shoots down your back to your lower legs? If so, you might have sciatica. Your sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body. Sciatic pain begins when your sciatic nerve is pinched or trapped, or you have underlying conditions like spinal stenosis or a herniated disc. Symptoms of Sciatica often include:
Proper Chiropractor can relieve your pain in a gentle, natural way. Since your pain is unique, your treatment plan should be too. Therapies include ultrasounds to reduce swelling, cold therapies to minimize inflammation, and adjustments to restore your vertebrae's alignment.
Joint pain from conditions like Arthritis can strip the joy out of simple activities that we enjoy every day. Fortunately, if you're looking for a non-invasive way to ease joint pain, your chiropractor may be able to help. Great Chiropractor will maximize the functionality of your joints with techniques like ultrasounds, cold laser therapies, and joint manipulation. Usually caused by various forms of Arthritis, age, and injuries, symptoms of joint pain include:
If joint pain affects your daily life, contact a licensed chiropractor to begin treatment ASAP. Your chiropractor will develop a customized plan around your pain to address the root cause of your discomfort.
Our hips serve many functions, from bearing weight to running. Since they're engaged in just about every way we move, hip problems can have serious consequences. Like neck pain, hip pain is very common â so much so that more than 58% of Americans are living with it, according to the CDC. Hip problems are usually caused by injuries or osteoarthritis, though normal wear and tear over time is also a contributing factor. If you notice any of these symptoms, an appointment with a chiropractor may be in order:
Since any joint in the body can be misaligned, like your hip joint, working with a chiropractor could be best for long-term relief. Any joint in the body can be out of alignment, including the hip joint, and it can cause severe pain, discomfort, and limited range of motion. Treatments in your personalized plan may include chiropractic adjustments, stretching, and exercise therapy.
Your spine comprises a litany of moving parts that must work together for healthy mobility. Spinal discs are just one of these parts, which act as cushions between your vertebrae. When you have a herniated disc, the bones in your spine grind against each other, causing intense pain. Also called a slipped disc, this back problem is very common and can be caused by wear and tear with age or traumatic events like car accidents. Keep an eye out for the following symptoms of a herniated disc:
After your chiropractor evaluates your spine for overall functionality, they will develop a personalized treatment plan for ongoing care. Common treatments for herniated discs include spinal manipulation techniques like flexion-distraction and therapeutic exercises.
Spinal Decompression Therapy is designed to relieve nerve compression in the spine. This gentle stretch helps relieve pressure and realign the spine in order to reduce those unbearable symptoms. In addition, once the spine is properly aligned, blood flow will increase, reducing swelling and inflammation of the problem area. This then allows the body to be more mobile, or, as a provider will say, increases your range of motion, for easier movement and functionality of the body.
Methods of Spinal Decompression Therapy include:
Keep in mind, Spinal Decompression Therapy is not for everyone. Diagnostic tests, such as an x-ray, MRI or Ct-scan are required for a proper and full examination.
At Denville Medical, we aim to serve you with long-lasting quality of life through personalized chiropractic treatments in New Jersey. The path to a pain-free life begins with a customized treatment plan tailored to your body and needs. We start with your first evaluation, where our experts dig deep into your medical history, current condition, your overall health goals and perform diagnostic tests. From there, we'll create your plan and help you hit your milestones every step of the way until your quality of life is improved.
If you're sick and tired of living with painful limitations, we're here to help you break free. No surgery. No addictive medicine. Only comprehensive Chiropractor, crafted with health and happiness in mind.
Answer : While some chiropractors rely on outdated techniques to treat patients, our team uses a combination of tried-and-true methods and modern strategies, including:
Answer : During your first visit with our physical therapist, we will complete a series of tests and screenings to establish a baseline for your care. You can expect to complete stability screenings, strength tests, and computerized range of motion tests. These tests ensure your doctor understands how your muscles are functioning. Once complete, your therapist will create a custom treatment plan for your physical therapy, so we can move forward with your care. During your time at Denville Medical, you should expect adjustments to your treatment plan as you make progress.
Answer : We get this question a lot, and we can certainly understand why. Unfortunately, we cannot provide you with an exact answer because every patient has different needs relating to their injuries and issues. Your level of stability and functionality depends on your condition, your goals, and your motivation to heal. For acute pain, patients typically experience relief in 2-3 weeks. Patients with forms of chronic pain usually feel optimal results after their first full course of therapy (4-6 weeks). Since our goal is to achieve maximum medical improvement, our doctors continuously monitor your progress and adjust treatment accordingly.
If we could offer you one piece of advice, it would be not to settle for mediocre medical treatment and therapeutic options. If you're looking for a team of doctors and therapists who work together and take an interdisciplinary approach to healing, Denville Medical & Sports Rehabilitation is here for you. Contact our office today to learn more about how we can help you achieve your chiropractic goals and live your life, pain-free.
973-627-7888RANDOLPH − Roxbury football began the season with consecutive comebacks from at least 14 points down. On Friday night the Gaels left no doubt against rival Randolph.Roxbury improved to 3-0 on the season, making a statement with a 34-0 win over the Rams. Running backs Matt Rattay and Jamani Miller traded big play after big play, combining for 229 yards and all five Roxbury touchdowns in the victory."They're both animals," quarterback Anthony Skawinski said. "Every time I hand one of them the b...
RANDOLPH − Roxbury football began the season with consecutive comebacks from at least 14 points down. On Friday night the Gaels left no doubt against rival Randolph.
Roxbury improved to 3-0 on the season, making a statement with a 34-0 win over the Rams. Running backs Matt Rattay and Jamani Miller traded big play after big play, combining for 229 yards and all five Roxbury touchdowns in the victory.
"They're both animals," quarterback Anthony Skawinski said. "Every time I hand one of them the ball, I know they're going to do something special whether the line blocks or not."
Delayed by more than an hour due to the weather, Roxbury looked unphased by the shift in the start time, arriving later than usual in order to cut down on waiting around for the game to begin. When the game began a little after 8 p.m., there were no further delays.
"I'm glad we didn't start and stop," head coach Ryan Roumes said. "There were no issues when we came out and got warmed up. We had a full and great week of practice and I'm pretty sure that's the biggest reason we got this result."
Rattay began the scoring with a nine-yard touchdown run in the first quarter to put Roxbury on the board. Miller followed with a touchdown of his own to go along with his 80 yards in the first half. Rattay scored again from five yards out to make it a 21-0 lead at the half for the Gaels.
In the third quarter, Miller found the end zone for the second time with a pummeling rush from five yards out. Miller scored his third rushing touchdown of the night with just over five minutes left in the fourth quarter to ignite a running clock. Miller finished the night with 201 yards on the ground.
"Matt and I have this chemistry, so whoever has got it that night, we let that one have it," Miller said. "Tonight, we both kind of had it."
The Gaels continued to frustrate Randolph's offense to 124 yards of offense for the game and keeping the Rams out of the end zone for the first time in nearly two years.
Roxbury was in need of a strong start after falling behind in both of their previous games to start the season. The Gaels did not need to storm back in the second half, setting the tone early on and
It was the first win for Roxbury in the rivalry since 2017 and the first shutout win in the series since 2009. It is the third time in the last six meetings in which one team shut the other out with Randolph being the team with a shutout victory in the 2018 and 2020 editions.
For the Rams, it's not what was expected following a nine-win season and a lot of high expectations entering the season. With a 1-2 record through three games, this is the latest in a season that Randolph has had a losing record since 2017, when the Rams missed the playoffs and finished 5-5 overall. While it is premature to push a panic button, Randolph has matched the number of losses from all of last season and the schedule doesn't get easier for last season's North 2, Group 4 finalists.
Roxbury has a moniker they like to state, represented by four letters: ISUF.
No, it isn't gibberish. It's an acronym for "It Starts Up Front". The dominance on Friday certainly started there for Roxbury as the offensive line kept Skawinski upright all night and opened up holes for 288 yards worth of rushing in the victory.
"We have no quit. Our guys keep swinging, whether we are up or down. We have been down the entire time. We probably led a total of three minutes until tonight. Whether we were winning or losing, we keep swinging." - Roxbury head coach Ryan Roumes.
"It's big time for us, especially a shutout. I hadn't beat them freshman, sophomore or junior year. It's a good team win." - Roxbury quarterback Anthony Skawinski.
Roxbury (3-0) hosts West Morris (2-1) on Thursday.
Randolph (1-2) will host East Orange Campus (0-1) on Thursday.
A longtime Randolph Middle School math teacher with significant hearing loss has sued the township school district, saying her recent retirement was a "constructive discharge" motivated by discrimination against her age and disabilities.Tracey Silverschotz, in a January email to district officials, wrote "It is clear that ...
A longtime Randolph Middle School math teacher with significant hearing loss has sued the township school district, saying her recent retirement was a "constructive discharge" motivated by discrimination against her age and disabilities.
Tracey Silverschotz, in a January email to district officials, wrote "It is clear that I am being set up for failure and that my working conditions are hostile."
The email is contained in court documents filed by Silverschotz on Aug. 11 in state Superior Court in Morristown. The suit seeks unspecified damages including attorney's fees, front and back pay "and any other relief as is deemed to be just and equitable by the Court."
Silverschotz's attorney, Heidi Weintraub, said constructive discharge is a legal term used when, "in essence, the employer forces you to leave under circumstances that are intolerable. And that's what happened in Tracy Silverschotz's case."
Named as defendants are the Randolph School District and Board of Education, Superintendent Jennifer Fano, Middle School Principal David Kricheff and 30 unnamed "John Does."
Eric Harrison, an attorney for the Randolph district for this case, said on Friday that an answer to the Silverschotz complaint will be "filed shortly."
"While we are not at liberty to comment on the merits of active litigation, we do look forward to defending the district’s position in court," he said.
Silverschotz, 59, alleges that she was denied a request in 2020 to fill an open math teacher position. The position would have involved teaching to smaller class sizes in which she could better manage her hearing impairment. She had previously been diagnosed with complete hearing loss in her right ear and a 50% loss in the left, according to the the lawsuit.
"Despite [Silverschotz's] prior experience as an Academic Skills Math Teacher as well as many years of overall experience as a Middle School math teacher, [STEM Supervisor Melissa Strype] instructed her not to apply for the position," the complaint reads. Instead, it says, the position was offered to "another teacher, who had no prior teaching experience in that position and was therefore less qualified than [Silverschotz], but who, at 40 years old, was significantly younger and, who, upon information, has no reported disabilities."
The lawsuit outlines Silverschotz's teaching career at Randolph Middle School, where she started as a substitute teacher in 2001 and was brought on full-time the following year. She was nominated seven times for "Teacher of the Year," according to the complaint.
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After being denied the math teaching position in February 2020 - with COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns soon to follow - Silverschotz applied for a disability retirement in March of that year, with her retirement contingent on the approval of her application. As she awaited a decision on her application, Silverschotz also took a medical leave due to the pandemic and her additional health risk as a Type II diabetic, the suit said.
When her application for medical retirement was denied in October 2020, she attempted to return to work, with a doctor's note stating her needs for "reasonable accommodations." They included a smaller classroom size, a classroom free of distractions such as loud fans and machinery and the installation of amplification equipment to help her better hear students.
According to her complaint, while Silverschotz was ultimately offered some of the requested accommodations, she was also assigned to act as a “floater” filling in on an as-needed basis for absent teachers. The assignment required her to move from classroom to classroom throughout the school building.
At the end of the 2020-21 school year, she was placed on a formal "improvement plan." The next school year, the district placed Silverschotz on a Corrective Action plan and her salary increment for the 2022-2023 school year was "correspondingly withheld," the lawsuit states. "Baseless concerns" followed throughout the year, including an allegation she encouraged a student to speak on her behalf, the lawsuit alleges.
"It is clear ... the district is determined to 'paper' my file with whatever they can come up with in order to force me out for discriminatory and retaliatory reasons," she wrote in a comment on her CAP report.
Silverschotz filed her retirement papers on April 28 of this year after learning her final CAP report would indicate she failed to correct documented deficiencies.
"If she did not retire, she would have been faced with tenure charges," Weintraub said. "This is constructive discharge. This is disability and age discrimination for certain."
Weintraub said written discovery can begin after the district filed its answer to the complaint. But with a backlog in the courts due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a large number of judicial vacancies in New Jersey, depositions are not likely to begin until sometime in 2024, she said.
William Westhoven is a local reporter for DailyRecord.com. For unlimited access to the most important news from your local community, please subscribe or activate your digital account today.
Jane HavsyROXBURY — Riley Cross hasn't played a lot of soccer in Chatham.Cross grew up playing on out of town travel teams. And though she played for Chatham Middle School, Cross spent her first two high school seasons at Oak Knoll.But Cross was right there in the middle of the field – and the middle of the celebration – as Chatham earned its third straight Morri...
ROXBURY — Riley Cross hasn't played a lot of soccer in Chatham.
Cross grew up playing on out of town travel teams. And though she played for Chatham Middle School, Cross spent her first two high school seasons at Oak Knoll.
But Cross was right there in the middle of the field – and the middle of the celebration – as Chatham earned its third straight Morris County Tournament title on Saturday night. The Cougars upended Randolph, 3-1, in the MCT final.
"This is what I did it for, being part of my community and playing for my town," said Cross, who had a goal and an assist and was named the MCT MVP. "I came back to be part of this."
Even as second-seeded Chatham celebrated its MCT three-peat, senior co-captain Leigha Matter thought this was a very different championship.
It was the first time the Cougars didn't beat West Morris in their three-year run of MCT success. Instead, the Cougars avenged a mid-September loss to Randolph, when Cross was in California training with the United States under-17 national team.
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The Cougars greeted Cross' MVP honors with a Penn State cheer, since she has verbally committed there. They'd planned to celebrate by singing the "Pitch Perfect Riff Off" on the bus ride home.
"The first time, people thought we got lucky with the overtime goal, and we played the same team (West Morris) the next year," Matter said. "We had a loss to Randolph earlier in the season, so people counted us out."
Top seed Randolph wasted little time getting on the scoreboard on Saturday, as Rylie Van Wingerden was left open four minutes into the match. Sophomore Amanda Thornton, the surprise hero of Chatham's MCT victory last fall, tied things up by getting on the end of a long ball from Cross. Another sophomore, Alex Donoghue, scored what would be the game winner off a corner kick with 7:58 left before halftime.
Cross had an insurance goal nine minutes into the second half on a long, rising rocket.
"This is really cool," she said. "I've never been in this situation, where I've won an award with my town. It's fun to play high school and be with your friends, and be a little more free."
Location: County College of Morris – Dragonetti AuditoriumAddress: 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph,Event Date: 06/03/2023Event Time: 11:00 am - 7:00 pmEvent Description:Enjoy the Randolph Food Truck & Music Festival on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at County College of Morris. The event is from 11:00 am until 7:00 pm. Admission is $5, but kids under 5 can attend for free. This festival benefits the Randolph Rescue Squad....
Location: County College of Morris – Dragonetti Auditorium
Address: 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph,
Event Date: 06/03/2023
Event Time: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Event Description:
Enjoy the Randolph Food Truck & Music Festival on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at County College of Morris. The event is from 11:00 am until 7:00 pm. Admission is $5, but kids under 5 can attend for free. This festival benefits the Randolph Rescue Squad. Visit the Just Jersey Fest website to learn more.
Tickets for the Randolph Food Truck & Music Festival are available on-site. Follow Just Jersey Fest on Facebook for event updates and more details.
Every Just Jersey Fest festival is guaranteed to feature over 20 gourmet food trucks per event. In addition, all festivals are kid friendly and many events are dog friendly as well. (It’s best to check with each event for more info about rules regarding pets.) Other benefits of Just Just Fest Events include craft beer, sangria, and margarita bars. Plus, all events feature either a live band performance or a DJ.
Just Jersey Fest does ask guests to bring their own blankets or chairs, as they do not provide seating. Likewise, they do not permit outside food, drinks, or coolers. (Food and refreshments are available for sale at every event.) Finally, Just Jersey Fest asks all attendees to consider bringing a non-perishable canned or boxed item for donation. These donations are provided to local food pantrys.
Allison Kohler is the president of both Just Jersey Fest and JMK Shows. With over 35 years of experience in event promotion, she is the premier event organizer for food truck festivals. She also organizes the Big Brew Beer Festival, Beer BBQ Bacon Showdown, Taco Palooza, and many other local festivals.
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|Updated Sat, Dec 23, 2023 at 10:41 pm ET
12/24/23
By David Yaskulka
The Wolfpack’s fate was in the hands of sophomore big man AJ Codella Friday night at Randolph Dec. 22. A loss would mean an epic team comeback falls short; a victory with bonus points would seal West Morris Central’s first victory of the year.
“It was a great feeling knowing I had to go out there and win my match for the team,” said Codella. “I knew it would be a tough match.”
Facing Codella was Randolph’s #32 ranked district medalist Dean Mangiacavallo, the strong favorite. He struck first with a takedown, and then confidently cut Codella loose. That proved a fateful error as the Pack’s young heavyweight threw Mangiacavallo to his back in a headlock for the pin, and the dramatic Wolfpack 42-39 victory.
WMC was behind 39-24 when senior Luke Barisonek (175 lbs., 2-5 record, #304 rank) turned the match’s momentum. Bumping up a weight class to 190, he was the first period aggressor. Starting the second period on bottom, Barisonek scored a reversal, and then methodically delivered the epic pinfall for the Pack.
Earlier, freshman Brody Neill (106, 4-2, #24), junior Mark Montuore (120, 5-2, #33) and sophomore Robert Fazzino (150, 5-2, #114) delivered critical pins for the Pack, which along with forfeits to Brandon Dean (157, 9-0, #2) and Tommy Borgia (215, 7-1, #10), provided the Wolfpack scoring.
Freshman Robert Sulpizi (126) and junior Joseph Wagner (165) made their Wolfpack debuts, while solid starter Vincent Caruso (144, #137) made his season debut.
Last season WMC dominated Randolph 50-20, getting big wins from now-graduated Dean Muttart, Michael Campanaro, Henry Frayne and Michael Hare. Jacob Fahmi and Henry DeFrance contributed critical wins in addition to pins from Sam Rizzuto and Dean. WMC’s last loss to Randolph was in 2016.
Friday’s dramatic victory over Randolph was followed by a heartbreaking loss to Hanover Park on tie-breaker criteria.
Freshman Jacob Harrison (132, 2-3, #106) drew first blood for the Pack with a 6-1 victory, followed by Caruso’s first pinfall of the young season and Fazzino’s 17-0 tech fall.
Dean pinned #59 ranked Nando Ott before Barisonek and Codella (HWT, 4-4, #182) decked opponents for the second time, and Neill delivered a 4-1 victory. But an impressive major victory by Hanover Park’s top wrestler and NJSIAA bronze medalist Vincenzo LaValle, and tough wrestling by Gabriella and Giovanni Conte gave HP just enough to tie the score and set up the victory on criteria.
Warren Hills jumped to a 36-0 lead and cruised to a 51-21 victory at the Randolph quad, despite Dean’s pin and perfect start to the season. It was his ninth consecutive bout delivering the maximum six team points, including seven pins and two forfeits. This writer cannot recall anyone matching that start, although Jesse Windt delivered 11 consecutive six-point performances in the middle of the 2013-14 season.
Fazzino topped Tyler O’Neill, who was 4-2 going in, by 10-4. The Perth Amboy transfer went 3-0 at the quad. Michael Borgia delivered a pin, and his brother took a forfeit to complete the Wolfpack scoring. Number 23 ranked Augie Szamreta escaped Neill 6-4 in a featured matchup of top young lightweights.
Wednesday 12/20 the Wildcats avenged last season's WMC 36-30 upset when Rizzuto and Henry Frayne pinned HP District medalists. This time High Point prevailed 53-19 despite wins from Jacob Fahmi (126, 1-3, #217), Montuore, and Rizzuto, a Borgia major, and a forfeit to Dean. For the second straight night WMC grabbed a 6-0 lead, with Montuore topping a #55 ranked freshman and Fahmi gutting out a 3-1 decision over a High Point senior. Rizzuto topped a #83 junior.
Perennial powerhouse Pope John ruined WMC’s first dual with a 58-18 spanking Dec. 19 in front of a crowd of Wolfpack faithful. Tommy Borgia delivered a pinfall to open the night, later equaled by Montuore and Dean to account for all of the Wolfpack’s points. Neill drew first blood vs. #7 ranked Jake Holly before getting derailed by apparent injury or sickness for his first career loss. Rizzuto held NJSIAA fourth place medalist Justin Holly to a minor decision, and Harrison and Brendan McBride stayed tough denying pins to highly ranked opponents, but Pope John prevailed for its fourth straight vs. WMC. Dean starts the season 5-0 with five pins. Borgia starts 4-0.
In 2019 the Wolfpack shocked #6 ranked Pope John with a jolt from Eli Shepard who toppled Kaya Sement, then the #6 ranked wrestler in NJ, with big pins from Robby Bohr, Justin LeMay, John DeVito, AJ Hill and Jack Lyden (who was in attendance Tuesday). Then-coach Ken Rossi exclaimed, “I do not recall ever beating a top ten team before.”
WMC will see most of Friday’s opponents again at the upcoming Goles and Morris County tournaments. The historic John Goles Tournament is 12/28 at Warren Hills. A visit to Mount Olive 12/30 closes out the calendar year. WMC hosts powerhouse Delbarton on 1/4/24, returns to Morris Knolls for a quad on 1/6 including Delaware Valley and Kittatinny. WMC visits Morris Hills on 1/10 and then goes to Roxbury for a quad on 1/13 that includes Livingston and Columbia.
Mark your calendar for the home match 1/16/24 for Wolfpack Night vs. Hackettstown, with youth wrestlers competing on an adjacent mat. On 1/20 the squad returns home for a quad that includes Montville, Caldwell, and a team TBA. The Pack visits Sparta on 1/23, its last prep for the Morris County Tournament 1/26-27 at Mount Olive. January concludes with Senior Night vs. Mendham at home 1/31. The D11 championship is 2/17.
Ranking and records based on RankWrestlers.com’s algorithm, which pulls from TrackWrestling.com data.
David began living his sportswriter dream to avoid concession duty when his sons Noah and Ben began wrestling for the Wolfpack in 2012. His day job is Senior Vice President Corporate Social Responsibility for Mid America Pet Food, whose family of brands is led by VICTOR Super Premium Pet Food and Nature’s Logic. He also serves as Board Chair of the Pet Sustainability Coalition, and as Board Director at Greater Good Charities.