Johnson concludes historic career with third state wrestling crown
Johnson concludes historic career with third state wrestling crown ×
Manalapan High School 161-pounder Jessi Johnson won her third state championship on April 10. STEVEN BASSIN/STAFF
The legacy that Manalapan High School athlete Jessi Johnson left on the wrestling mat from 2018-21 will be talked about for years to come in New Jersey high school girls wrestling circles.
“Jessi has set the bar for New Jersey high school girls wrestling,” Manalapan Coach Scott Pressman said. “She has shown what you can do as a female wrestler on the mat and off the mat in the community.”
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HOWELL – John Gagliano, who fashioned an outstanding career as a wrestler at Howell High School before returning to his alma mater to coach the Rebels, notched the 500th dual meet victory of his coaching career late in the 2021 campaign.
When the Rebels defeated Piscataway, 69-9, in Piscataway on April 6, Gagliano’s coaching record moved to 500-79 over his 24-year coaching career at Howell.
Gagliano’s teams have won two NJSIAA Group V team championships (2017 and 2018), four state sectional titles, seven district team championships and 18 Shore Conference A North Division titles.
Gagliano was named the National Wrestling Coaches Association New Jersey Coach of the Year for the 2016-17 season.
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Colts Neck shot put standout Tucker looks to build on indoor success
Colts Neck shot put standout Tucker looks to build on indoor success
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Colts Neck High School senior shot put thrower Cole Tucker placed first at the Shore Conference Indoor Track & Field Tournament on March 27 with a throw of 65 feet and 4 inches.
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Colts Neck High School senior thrower Cole Tucker spins around the circle for his shot put throw during practice on April 8 in Colts Neck.
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Colts Neck School senior thrower Cole Tucker tosses the shot put during a team s practice on April 8 in Colts Neck.