The Paulsboro, Delsea and Kingsway wrestling teams traveled to the Pine Belt Arena in Toms River Sunday with hopes of bringing home a state championship.
Paulsboro defeated Cedar Grove in the Group 1 semifinal, 49-18, before heading to a rematch of last year’s Group 1 final against Kittatinny. In 2016, it was a 28-27 victory for Paulsboro, but this year the Red Raiders earned a convincing 44-16 win. This was the 30th state title for the team, and the first undefeated season since 2000.
MORE PHOTOS: Full gallery of Paulsboro’s state championship win
No. 15 Delsea took down No. 4 Cranford in the Group 3 semifinal, 39-25, but lost the championship to South Plainfield, 38-23, for the second straight year.
MORE PHOTOS: Full gallery of Delsea’s fight for a state title
Although Kingsway lost to Phillipsburg in the Group 4 semifinal, the team feels it is close to taking next step to becoming a state championship team and that they had a good season.
MORE PHOTOS: See the full gallery of the semifinals
Check out the photo gallery above for the best photos of these South Jersey wrestlers from this year’s team state semifinals and championships, including some previously unpublished pics.
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