The Suffolk County Wrestling Coaches Association honored three Riverhead wrestlers for their excellence both in the classroom and on the mat. READ
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It was a perfect day for Mark Matyka.
The Riverhead junior posted a 5-0 record Saturday during the Blue Waves’ five dual meets at the Bay Shore William Maisel Duals. Matyka was the only Blue Wave to go unbeaten on the day as the Blue Waves posted a 3-2 team record. READ
Riverhead senior Ed Matyka pins David Hararah of Copaigue in the preliminaries Saturday of the League III Tournament. (Credit: Robert O’Rourk)
Riverhead senior Ed Matyka earned Most Outstanding Wrestler honors after winning the 120-pound title at Saturday’s League III Championship at Smithtown East High School. (more…)
Riverhead senior Ed Matyka (right), pictured at the North Fork Invitational last year, is second-ranked in the county this season at 120. (Credit: Daniel De Mato, file)
Riverhead coach Wade “Rocky” Davey isn’t in the business of making predictions just yet. But it wouldn’t be far-fetched to see the Blue Waves as a team capable of producing multiple all-county wrestlers this season.
It’s been five years since Riverhead had more than one all-county wrestler, defined as a top-six finish in the county tournament. (more…)