When a coach says “Wait until next year”, it is usually has the sentiment of regret for goals not realized during the past season, but this phrase best describes the excitement and anticipation the coaching staff has of having one of the best young wrestling teams returning in Section I. The 2003-2004 Rams wrestling team went a respectable 8-7 and  took 3^rd place at the R.C.P.S.A.L. and Divisional Tournaments all while starting two 8^th graders, three 9^th graders, two 10^th graders, and three 11^th graders. They also placed a school-record 9 individual wrestlers in the Divisional Tournament. With just three seniors graduating, this young Rams squad will turn many heads next year as they continue to improve with each passing season.

            Leading the Rams was captain Brad Kantrowitz. Brad went undefeated in dual meets while posting a 26-4 record and won four tournaments, including the R.C.P.S.A.L. championship and the Divisional crown. Senior Marc Nadboy won his first tournament title, placed in the top four in four other tournaments, and earned All-League and honorable mention All-County honors. Freshman Nick Sanchez was thrust into the varsity line-up and immediately responded by taking 4^th in the Pearl River Tournament, 3^rd in the R.C.P.S.A.L. Tournament, and 4^th in the Divisions. Freshman Nick Cifuni earned All-League honors and once again logged an impressive number of matches wrestled while being in the top four in team points earned and most pins. And Senior Evan Sasson capped off his wrestling career by being named All-League , winning the R.C.P.S.A.L. crown, placing 3^rd in the Divisional Tournament, and wrestling from his unseeded position to earn All-Section honors by placing 4^th in the post-season sectional tournament.

            The Rams wrestling team would like to thank:

·        Todd for his time, patience, and expertise. And thank you for being someone I can talk for the good times and the bad.

·        Sharon for coordinating and arranging our schedule without a hitch. I owe you many thanks for all that you do.

·        Fred Bruntrager for his support in our efforts to help us reach our goals.

·        Tess Ryan who has been everything a coach could ever ask for in an athletic director. WELCOME to the Rams family!!

·        The parents who sacrifice their time and many weekends to support their sons. We could never do what we do without your continued support.

I would also like to thank volunteer coaches Vinny DiGiacomo and Anthony Cifuni for putting in so much of their time to help our wrestlers reach their goals. I never take for granted the guidance and support you give to our program. And to Mike Ondich, my words of thanks could never convey what you have meant to me and the program at North High School. I know how fortunate I am to have you coaching with me.

            Lastly, I want to wish seniors Marc Nadboy, Evan Sasson, and Jason Zerega

all the best as they head off to college. My hope is that you can take with you

the lessons learned in the wrestling room regarding work ethic and responsibility and apply it to your future lives. Good luck!!