Overall Record: 20-12 / Shore Conference: 14-8 / A-Central: 3-3
2/16: Hornets Finish 4th at District 18
1st Place
220: Michael Pavlinetz
2nd Place
106: Nick Ammirati
126: Jaden Gallo
3rd Place
170: Victor Wladika
Michael Pavlinetz won the 220-pound crown, avenging a regular season to Rumson's Von Factor in the finals. His title makes it 4 years in a row with a District Champ for the Hornets, after having gone the previous 18 years without one.
2/9: PINELANDS QUAD
Holmdel 42 - Pinelands 31 (BOX SCORE)
Malboro 44 - Holmdel 27 (BOX SCORE)
Rancocas Valley 58 - Holmdel 15 (BOX SCORE)
2/4: CJG2 QUARTERFINALS
1/30: NON-CONFERENCE
Holmdel 43 - Perth Amboy 29 (BOX SCORE)
H: D Gallo (21-8); Pavlinetz (21-9); T Ammirati (17-7)
1/19: HOLMDEL QUAD
Shore 49 - Holmdel 26 (BOX SCORE)
Holmdel 44 - Matawan 30 (BOX SCORE)
Holmdel 36 - Keyport 12 (BOX SCORE)
1/18: NON-DIVISION
Holmdel 33 - Middletown South 27 (BOX SCORE)
H: Flanagan decision in final bout clinches it for the Hornets
1/16: NON-CONFERENCE
Holmdel 37 - Ridge 36 (BOX SCORE)
H: DuPont with the walk off pin; D Gallo (17-5); Wladica (16-4)
1/14: HOLMDEL TRI
Holmdel 35 - St Rose 12 (BOX SCORE)
H: Ericksen & T Ammirati win by pin
Holmdel 44 - Jackson Liberty 30 (BOX SCORE)
H: D Gallo (16-5); Wladica (15-4); Pavlinetz (17-6)
1/12: MONMOUTH QUAD
Holmdel 42 - Monmouth 22 (BOX SCORE)
Holmdel 42 - Barnegat 36 (BOX SCORE)
Holmdel 52 - New Egypt 24 (BOX SCORE)
1/9: NON-CONFERENCE
Holmdel 36 - New Brunswick 29 (BOX SCORE)
H: D Gallo, N Ammirati, DuPont, Ericksen win by fall
1/8: A-CENTRAL
St John Vianney 42 - Holmdel 31 (BOX SCORE)
H: N Ammirati (14-3); D Gallo (13-5); Pavlinetz (13-6)
1/5: BRICK TWP QUAD
Colts Neck 54 - Holmdel 15 (BOX SCORE)
Holmdel 41 - Brick Twp 31 (BOX SCORE)
Holmdel 52 - Lakewood 24 (BOX SCORE)
H: J Gallo, Wladica go 3-0 on the day
1/4: NON-CONFERENCE
Holmdel 44 - Manville 24 (BOX SCORE)
H: N Ammirati, Pinnero, DuPont, Wladica, Pavlinetz win by fall
1/3: A-CENTRAL
Holmdel 58 - Manasquan 18 (BOX SCORE)
H: N Ammirati (10-3); D Gallo (9-5); Pavlinetz (9-5)
12/29: MANALAPAN QUAD
Manalapan 52 - Holmdel 3 (BOX SCORE)
Scotch Plains 31 - Holmdel 30 (BOX SCORE)
Kearny 45 - Holmdel 24 (BOX SCORE)
H: Dean Gallo records career win #100
12/27: Hornets Finish 3rd at Holmdel Holiday Tournament
1st Place
126: Jaden Gallo
2nd Place
113: Nick Ammirati
132: Ian Flanagan
145: Dean Gallo
220: Mike Pavlinetz
3rd Place
106: Anthony Peloro
12/22: RARITAN QUAD
Raritan 62 - Holmdel 10 (BOX SCORE)
Rumson 45 - Holmdel 21 (BOX SCORE)
Holmdel 47 - Pennsauken 28 (BOX SCORE)
12/19: NON DIVISION
Holmdel 47 - Keansburg 15 (BOX SCORE)
H: Kaplan, DuPont, & Ilvento win by fall
12/18: NON-DIVISION
Holmdel 43 - Donovan Catholic 18 (BOX SCORE)
H: DuPont, D Gallo, Wladica, Pavlinetz, and Ericksen win by pin; 100th coaching win for Danny Franke
12/15: Hornets Finish 4th at Blue Devil Classic
1st Place
113: Nick Ammirati
2nd Place
145: Dean Gallo
3rd Place
182: Victor Wladika
195: Mike Pavlinetz
2019 Season Preview
Head Coach: Danny Franke (8th Season / Record: 99-110)
Returning Wins Leader From 2018
Nick Ammirati (35-8) & Dean Gallo (35-5)
Returning Career Wins Leader in 2019
Dean Gallo (92 wins)
Milestone Watch
Head Coach Danny Franke's next win will be career win #100
Fun Fact
The Hornets have broken the single season record for dual wins for the last three consecutive seasons.
Where They Open
12/15: @ Ewing Tournament
Circle The Date
1/18: vs Middletown South - The Hornets have won the last three bouts against the Eagles, two by criteria, and the third by two points.
Tern starters return, and a strong group of newcomers look to make an immediate impact in the lineup, as the Hornets, coming off a 27-win campaign, look to continue their winning ways in 2019.
The lower half of the lineup (106-145) looks to be a big strength. Despite there only being one senior, it is still a very experienced group. Dean Gallo is that lone senior, and is looking for even bigger things in his final year after going 35-5 with a 2nd place finish in the District last season. Also back for Holmdel are Nick and Thomas Ammirati. Nick also recorded 35 wins last season, and was one win away from AC last season. Thomas finished 2018 with 25 wins, and was a 3rd place finisher in the District. Rounding out the returning starters in the lower half are Branden Ericksen, Matteo Pinnero, and Ian Flanagan, all double digit winners as underclassmen last year. As for the newcomers, keep an eye on a couple of freshmen with familiar names looking to make an immediate impact in Jaden Gallo and Luke DuPont.
There is good experience returning in the upper half of the lineup as well. Senior heavyweight Victor Kizenko placed 3rd in the District last season, and could be poised for a big year. The junior trio of Chris Bell, Victor Wladica, and Mike Pavlinetz are returning starters that combined for 54 wins last season. Two more returning starters are at 195-220 in senior Dean Kaplan and Jake Leroux. Junior Tom Gao got valuable mat time in last season and helps provide some depth, while Kai Roden, who saw varsity time in 2017, and Thomas Ilvento, who missed last season due to injury, both return.
The Hornets are coming off a great 2018 with their 27 wins, and the program's first Sectional Final appearance. They have upped the schedule a bit, so matching the 27 wins might be a challenge, but the potential is definitely here to have another very successful with a lot of guys capable of making some big noise
Possible Lineup in 2019
| Wgt |
Wrestler |
Record |
2018 |
| 106 |
(So) Brian Frothingham |
3-0 |
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| 106 |
(So) Anthony Peloro |
4-8 |
|
| 113 |
(Jr) Nick Ammirati |
35-8 |
3rd D20 / 5th R5 |
| 120 |
(Jr) Branden Ericksen |
16-15 |
|
| 120 |
(So) Matteo Pinnero |
17-22 |
|
| 126 |
(Fr) Jaden Gallo |
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| 132 |
(Jr) Thomas Ammirati |
25-14 |
3rd D20 |
| 138 |
(Fr) Luke DuPont |
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| 138 |
(Jr) Ian Flanagan |
10-22 |
|
| 145 |
(Sr) Dean Gallo |
35-5 |
2nd D20 |
| 152 |
(So) Thomas Ilvento |
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| 152 |
(Sr) Kai Roden |
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| 160 |
(Jr) Chris Bell |
14-17 |
|
| 160 |
(Jr) Tom Gao |
4-4 |
|
| 170 |
(Jr) Victor Wladica |
23-15 |
|
| 182 |
(Jr) Mike Pavlinetz |
17-15 |
|
| 195 |
(Sr) Dean Kaplan |
6-15 |
|
| 220 |
(So) Jake Leroux |
8-11 |
|
| Hwt |
(Sr) Victor Kizenko |
17-22 |
3rd D20 |
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Graduated in 2018
| Wgt |
Wrestler |
Record |
2018 |
| 138 |
Zack Wolf | 16-18 | |
| 152 |
Scott Dupont | 42-4 | 3rd SCT / 1st D20 / 2nd R5 / 6th NJ |
| 160 |
Johnny O'Beirne | 31-9 | 2nd D20 |
| Hwt |
Victor Kizenko | 17-22 | 3rd D20 |
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Holmdel High School Wrestling
