Episodes

  • Weighing In, S2, Ep3: Interview with Delbarton coach Bryan Stoll, state rankings & more

    Weighing In, S2, Ep3: Interview with Delbarton coach Bryan Stoll, state rankings & more
    Jan 7 2026
    In this episode, Jake Aferiat, Bob Badders, Ryan Patti and Joe Zedalis recap another action-packed week of wrestling around the state, with the headline being Delbarton winning its third consecutive Catholic Schools Duals title with a win over Christian Brothers last Saturday. Ryan Patti conducts an interview with Delbarton coach Bryan Stoll on what he's seen from his team so far this season, including the possibility of the Green Wave finishing as the nation's No. 1 team. The first in-state top 20 was released, with plenty of movers and shakers, while the first state individual rankings in each weight class was also released. Girls wrestling is also picking up, and we conclude the episode with each reporter discussing the biggest dual meets this weekend. 0:00: Recapping the Catholic School Duals as Delbarton won its third consecutive title as the Green Wave defeated Christian Brothers, even without four starters in the lineup. St. Peter's Prep and Bergen Catholic were impressive as well. St. Joseph (Mont.) will be fine, even though they are dealing with some injuries right now. And is Camden Catholic being overlooked? 17:50: An interview with Delbarton head coach Bryan Stoll, who recapped the Green Wave's third consecutive Catholic School Duals title. Delbarton is also off to a 9-0 start, and senior Jayden James won the Ironman title earlier this season. Also, can Delbarton finish as the No. 1 team in the country? 29:45: The first in-season Top 20 is out. Southern has made a statement to begin the season. Howell is another Shore Conference team that is impressing so far this season. Howell just beat Phillipsburg on Monday in "The Pit." Southern, Howell and Delsea could all end up finishing as the No. 1 public school team in the state when it's all said and done. 49:50: The first in-season individual rankings of the season are out. Some weight classes are deep, while some are top-heavy. A couple of weight classes that are deep are 106, 120 and 126, while 132 is very interesting. 57:50: Girls wrestling had some interesting results recently, including two reigning state champions going down. Jackson Township keeps dominating on the team side. 59:30: Previewing the biggest dual meets of the weekend, including the H/W/S Tournament and a couple of major Shore Conference duals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Weighing In, S2, Ep2: Recapping Beast of the East, sleeper teams & a stacked weekend slate

    Weighing In, S2, Ep2: Recapping Beast of the East, sleeper teams & a stacked weekend slate
    Dec 30 2025
    In this week's episode, NJ.com reporters Jake Aferiat, Bob Badders, Bill Evans, Ryan Patti and Joe Zedalis recap the last 10 days of the New Jersey high school wrestling season, which was filled with plenty of storylines around the state. Down in Delaware, the Beast of the East concluded, with New Jersey wrestlers impressing, no more than Santino Rodriguez. The Sam Cali Invitational and Mustang Classic also took place, while the reporters break down sleeper teams and the upcoming weekend slate, which is stacked. 0:00: Recapping the last two weeks of action, including Santino Rodriguez's performance at Beast of the East down in Delaware. Woodstown's Matteo Vinciguerra also had a great showing down at Beast of the East. 6:12: The Sam Cali Invitational also took place this past weekend, and Paramus Catholic had a strong showing at the tournament. Lower Cape May is also showing it could be a force throughout the season, and it is deserving of its state ranking. The Fab 50 duals also took place. 17:30: The Mustang Classic featured some of the best wrestlers in the state at Brick Memorial. Jake Clayton from Point Pleasant Boro was impressive, while Camden Catholic showed out and had a ton of winners. 29:30: As the calendar flips to 2026 this week, there are a handful of teams that are being slept on, including Paramus Catholic, Pascack Valley, Franklin, Union, Bridgewater-Raritan, Middletown North, Jackson Township, Shawnee and Kingsway. 47:00: The Mustang Classic honored former Brick Memorial coach Dennis Giannios, and the tournament will be named in his honor moving forward. 48:50: Injuries are creating intriguing storylines for programs early on in the season, with plenty of wrestlers gearing up to come back once the calendar flips to 2026. 55:15: It's a stacked weekend across the state, which the Catholic Duals at Christian Brothers lead on Friday and Saturday. A quad match at Mount Olive featuring Southern, High Point and West Essex. Camden Catholic, Paramus Catholic, Don Bosco Prep and Pope John will have a quad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Weighing In, S2, Ep1: N.J. wrestling podcast returns as season is filled with storylines

    Weighing In, S2, Ep1: N.J. wrestling podcast returns as season is filled with storylines
    Dec 19 2025
    In the first episode of Season 2 of Weighing In, NJ.com wrestling reporters Jake Aferiat, Bob Badders, Ryan Patti and Joe Zedalis touch on some of the top storylines they've seen through the first week of the season and what to expect this year. The reporters discuss what teams have their attention this season, as well as some of the wrestlers not being talked about enough. The reporters preview the Beast of the East, which returns this weekend, and we end the podcast with what to watch for the rest of the month before the calendar flips to 2026. 0:00: Early thoughts on the season, including the reigning NJ.com wrestler of the year, Jayden James of Delbarton, winning the Ironman title. Speaking of Delbarton, they are loaded and have a chance to make history this season. Christian Brothers has high expectations this season, while Southern and Howell have a ton of talent as well. 9:10: Some news out of Phillipsburg, who will not be on the mat for a couple of weeks because of a skin outbreak. 10:52: Which teams have our attention right now and will have our attention moving forward during the season? Warren Hills had an impressive dual win over Hunterdon Central. How do the North Non-Public powers stack up with one another? 30:15: There's a ton of talented wrestlers in the state, but there are plenty of others who are not getting the notoriety that they deserve, like Rumson's Sonny Amato, Pope John's Dalton Weber, and more. 44:25: The Beast of the East is this weekend, which is one of the best tournaments in the country. Over 30 state medalists will be in attendance representing New Jersey, and numerous preseason Top 20 teams will also be present. 53:45: What are some things to watch before the calendar flips to 2026? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Weighing In, Episode 10: Talking Knox's legacy & final thoughts on all 14 weights in A.C.

    Weighing In, Episode 10: Talking Knox's legacy & final thoughts on all 14 weights in A.C.
    Mar 14 2025
    The season is now over after 14 wrestlers were crowned as state champions at historic Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City last weekend. The three-day tournament was as good as it could be expected. From dominant favorites, to surprising underdogs and, of course, Anthony Knox's chase for a fourth title, it was a weekend to remember. And now, our wrestling reporters are here to break it all down and put a final bow on the 2024-25 season. 0:00: Anthony Knox wins his fourth title; what's his legacy? 6:47: Cam Sontz wins 113 11:45: Paul Kenny gets CBA back on top at 120 15:25: Knox wins 126, what else stood out? 18:06: Spaulding wins thrilling 132 title 21:36: Ricciardi impressive again at 138 23:26: Mele stuns way to 144 crown 28:42: Jayden James dominates at 150 31:35: Stout wins best championship bout 35:32: Perentin rolls to another title at 165 36:36: Burton dominates in battle of D1 recruits 42:04: Ludington makes history at Brick Memorial 45:41: Harris prevails in tough 215 bracket 48:30: Dellagatta caps unbeaten season at 285 51:51: Burke holds of Coluccio at 106 53:21: What are the best storylines heading into next season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Weighing In, Episode 9: The Knox saga continues & previews for all 14 weight classes in AC

    Weighing In, Episode 9: The Knox saga continues & previews for all 14 weight classes in AC
    Mar 5 2025
    It's time for Atlantic City as we've reached the final weekend of the New Jersey wrestling season. Before NJ Advance Media's four reporters — Ryan Patti, Jake Aferiat, Bill Evans and Joe Zedalis — break down all 14 weight classes, they discuss the latest of superstar wrestler Anthony Knox, who is hoping to get a chance to become N.J.'s fifth four-time champion. As for Atlantic City, there are plenty of favorites, dark horses and intriguing storylines to discuss before the action begins at Boardwalk Hall on Thursday morning. 0:00: Intro & what's the latest on Anthony Knox 4:47: 106 preview 7:21: 113 preview 9:56: 120 preview 12:06: 126 preview 17:22: 132 preview 21:05: 138 preview 23:00: 144 preview 24:20: 150 preview 27:51: 157 preview 32:22: 165 preview 34:05: 175 preview 38:24: 190 preview 41:20: 215 preview 46:07: 285 preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • Weighing In, Episode 8: N.J.‘s best wrestler gets DQ’d, a Districts debate & Regions preview

    Weighing In, Episode 8: N.J.‘s best wrestler gets DQ’d, a Districts debate & Regions preview
    Feb 26 2025
    It was a wild week in New Jersey wrestling, led, of course, by the news that three-time state champion Anthony Knox was disqualified from the tournament for his role in the brawl at the District 25 Tournament in Collingswood. NJ.com's four wrestling reporters react to that historic decision by the NJSIAA, plus what it means for the 126-pound weight class and how to fix the district setup altogether. We're also recapping the rest of District Saturday and looking ahead to Regions — the last step before Atlantic City. 0:00: Reacting to Anthony Knox's disqualification 16:40: Is District Saturday broken? 33:24: What to make of 126 pounds without Knox 39:05: Recapping the rest of District Saturday 48:58: Regions preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Weighing In, Episode 7: State championships recap & on to District Saturday

    Weighing In, Episode 7: State championships recap & on to District Saturday
    Feb 19 2025
    The final stretch run of the New Jersey wrestling season is here after seven teams claimed state championships at Rutgers over the weekend. Weighing In's Ryan Patti, Joe Zedalis, Bill Evans and Jake Aferiat break down all seven of those championship matches, and there was plenty to discuss: from St. Joseph (Mont.)'s thrilling win to Southern's pure dominance. The crew also looks ahead to the individual tournament, which begins this weekend with districts, talking intriguing weight classes, tough draws and more. 0:00: Intro & Non-Public A final: St. Joseph (Mont.) 30, Delbarton 26 3:22: Non-Public B final: Camden Catholic 32, Pope John 30 6:39: Group 1 final: Delaware Valley 47, Hanover Park 16 10:39: Group 2 final: Rumson-Fair Haven 40, Caldwell 28 12:08: Group 3 final: Delsea 45, Brick Memorial 30 17:01: Group 4 final: North Hunterdon 37, Phillipsburg 27 21:24: Group 5 final: Southern 58, Bridgewater-Raritan 18 23:43: Notes and highlights from earlier rounds 34:49: More intriguing weight classes as individual tournament arrives 44:53: What districts are we keeping our eyes on this weekend? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • Weighing In, Episode 6: No. 1 seeds fall, sectional finals preview & more tourney talk

    Weighing In, Episode 6: No. 1 seeds fall, sectional finals preview & more tourney talk
    Feb 12 2025
    As the NJSIAA team tournament surges forward, Ryan Patti, Bill Evans, Joe Zedalis and Jake Aferiat talk all the action from the first two rounds of the public tournament — and what's ahead. The first two rounds saw three No. 1 seeds fall in dramatic fashion, plus a slew of other upsets. We look forward to Wednesday's sectional finals, take a glance at how the non-public tournament could play out over the week and, finally, offer picks for which teams will wrestle at Rutgers on Sunday for the group finals. 0:00: Intro & thoughts from the first two rounds of the public tournament 8:34: Are forfeits killing the sport? And who's to blame? 12:36: Big name wrestlers moving weight classes as postseason nears 21:30: Sectional finals preview 39:04: What to expect in the non-public tournaments this week 46:44: Our picks for the teams that will make it to Rutgers on Sunday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins