Weighing In: N.J.'s ultimate high school wrestling podcast

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

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

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

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

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

With the NJSIAA state team tournament officially seeded, NJ.com's Ryan Patti, Bill Evans, Joe Zedalis and Jake Aferiat analyze and react to the brackets. The Weighing In crew talks about the brackets that are most intriguing to them, the top seeds that could be in trouble and offer their thoughts on the committee's picks for the Non-Public A and B brackets, along with so much more. 0:00: Intro, reactions from Delbarton/Blair & Paul Morina on the verge of history 8:45: The brackets that have the most intrigue on paper 21:30: What top seeds should be on upset alert? 28:35: These low seeds shouldn't be slept on 37:19: Did the committee get the Non-Public brackets right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the final week of the regular season for the NJSIAA team tournament as the cutoff arrives on Saturday and the Weighing In crew is here to debate everything around N.J. wrestling. From key matches that will impact the tournament seeding to the brackets that have the most intrigue, Ryan Patti, Bill Evans, Joe Zedalis and Jake Aferiat tackle it all in the fourth episode of Weighing In. 0:00: Intro & recapping last week, plus a big coaching milestone 12:10: What matches this week will impact tourney seeding 18:18: These brackets have the most intrigue as the cutoff approaches 29:45: What weight classes are shaping up to the best for AC? 40:22: What to expect in the week ahead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a sad week on the New Jersey wrestling front with the loss of two iconic coaches. Our crew talks about their impact on the sport before diving into all the action from around the state — and there was plenty to discuss there. Rumson-Fair Haven scored an incredible road win over Phillipsburg, adding to the intrigue that is the Shore Conference this year. The Bergen County Tournament produced plenty of storylines, plus the podcast discusses some under-the-radar teams to keep an eye on as the team tournament approaches. 0:00: Intro and paying tribute to a pair of lost wrestling icons 8:01: Recapping last week's county tournaments 16:26: Rumson-Fair Haven stuns P'Burg on the road 20:10: Jack Welch Duals and Escape The Rock recap 26:07: High-profile individual matchups from last week 32:30: Under-the-radar teams to keep an eye on 50:00: What's coming this week? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With another week down in the New Jersey wrestling season, NJ.com's four wrestling reporters have plenty to discuss. County tournaments have taken the spotlight, with plenty of storylines emerging from those events. St. Joseph (Mont.) scored a big win over Bergen Catholic in a huge early-season dual and other wrestlers are finding their groove at the right time. 0:00: Recapping last week's Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament and the Somerset County Tournament 13:55: Teams that have caught our attention 24:51: Injuries are taking over the state; who's in and who's out? 32:12: Wrestlers that are trending up, plus a major individual matchup from last week 41:47: Duals and tournaments to watch in the week ahead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the debut episode of Weighing In, NJ.com's four wrestling reporters — Ryan Patti, Bill Evans, Joe Zedalis and Jake Aferiat — catch up on everything that's happened on the mats so far this season. From takeaways to the new scoring changes to The Beast of the East and everything else across the state, we've got you covered on the first few weeks of the New Jersey wrestling season. 0:00: Intro and what we've learned in December 8:44: Catholic School Duals recap; Delbarton dominates 13:21: Weekend recap, dual tournaments thoughts 22:35: Teams that have surprised us so far this season 33:10: Wrestlers that have surprised us so far this season 43:32: Is this senior class as good as the 2006 class? 45:36: Storylines to watch for the week ahead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NJ.com’s wrestling crew will be releasing a new weekly podcast: Weighing In. Our four reporters — Ryan Patti, Bill Evans, Joe Zedalis and Jake Aferiat — will analyze everything happening in the sport, from surprising upsets in dual matches to previewing must-see tournaments in the weekend to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices