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FORMER SPENCERPORT WRESTLER JUSTIN MELIA
DIES AFTER MOTORCYCLE CRASH

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Staff reports • July 30, 2010

Justin Melia, who died today from injuries suffered in a motorcycle crash in Gates yesterday, was a 2008 graduate of Spencerport High who had been a standout wrestler, his former coach confirmed.

A member of Spencerport’s powerhouse varsity wrestling team for three years, Melia advanced to the high school state championships twice. He finished in sixth-place his senior year, when he was also named to the All-Greater Rochester team.

“A lovable kid who was a great representative of our Ranger wrestling program,” former Spencerport wrestling coach Bill Jacoutot said of Melia. “His loss is a devastating blow to our community.”

Photos provided by Bob Baldino of RLBCCI.

SPENCERPORT PLACES THREE AT THE NYS TOURNAMENT

Congratulations to Paul Morabito (145 - 5th), Joe Inzana (160 - 6th) and Enzo Zagari (215 - 6th) with their respective finishes at the NYS tournament.

For seniors Paul Morabito and Enzo Zagari, this was their second time earning All-State honors and the first for junior Joe Inzana.

Click here to see the [ complete tournament brackets ]

Photo provided by Bob Baldino of RLBCCI.

SPENCERPORT SENDS AT LEAST TWO TO ALBANY

INZANA and MILLER are the first Rangers under Coach D'Ambra to qualify for the NYS Tournament.

The Rangers placed 15 wrestlers at the NYS Qualifier Tournament. Eight other wrestlers await their fate to see if they join Inzana and Miller in Albany. Wild card results will be this week for the other Rangers who placed top three: Paul Morabito (145 - 2nd), Brad Englert (189 - 2nd), Enzo Zagari (215 - 2nd), Geoff Brown (103 - 3rd), Scott Barrett (112 - 3rd), Adam Mazzeo (119 - 3rd), Zak Haas (140- 3rd) and Roy Daniels (152 - 3rd). [ Results ]

Photo provided by Bob Baldino of RLBCCI.

BRINGING HOME THE HARDWARE

The Rangers won their 9th consecutive Section V team title outdistancing runner-up Wayne 284 to 180 and will send all 17 entrants to the NYS Qualifier.

Spencerport entered 10 wrestlers into the finals and crowned 5 individual champions.

Champions were Mike Piedimonte (125), Paul Morabito (145), Joe Inzana (160), Cody Miller (171) and Brad Englert (189).

Also earning honors was first year head coach, Tony D'Ambra, with Coach of the Year Honors. [ Results ] [ Photos ]

Photo provided by Bob Baldino of RLBCCI.

SPENCERPORT WRESTLING CHAMPIONS OF THE MONROE COUNTY TOURNAMENT

The Rangers won their 20th consecutive Monroe County team title outdistancing runner-up Penfield 266 to 185.5. Individual champions for Spencerport were Geoff Brown (103), Paul Morabito (145), Joe Inzana (160) and Enzo Zagari (215). [ Results ]

Photo provided by Bob Baldino of RLBCCI.

BACK ON TRACK AND IN DOMINATIING FASHION

The Rangers successfully defended their team title at the Clayton Barnard Tournament.

Spencerport captures their first tournament championship of the year behind the strong performance of their six individual titles from Geoff Brown (103), Zack Haas (140), Paul Morabito (145), Joe Inzana (160), Cody Miller (171), Brad Englert (189) and Enzo Zagari (215).

Not only did the Rangers win the team tile, but the Varsity B team placed 7th in the 17 team tournament [Results] [Article]

Photo provided by Scott Ellman of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Scott Barrett reversing his Palymra Macedon opponent

5TH ANNUAL CHEEKTOWAGA WARRIOR TEAM TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS

Spencerport records a 5-0 record and defeats Palmyra-Macedon 29-19 in the finals.

The Rangers also defeated Depew 80-4, North Tonawanda 79-3, Niagara Catholic 87-0 and Cheektowaga 67-6.

Photo provided by Bob Baldino of RLBCCI.

Coach Tony D'Ambra and 125lber Mike Piedimonte

COACH D'AMBRA AND SPENCERPORT START OUT SEASON WITH FIRST WIN

Head Coach Tony D'Ambra, who took over for legendary Coach Bill Jacoutot, guided Spencerport to a win over Gates Chili by the score of 53-13. Pictured above is Coach Tony D'Ambra and 125 lber Mike Piedimonte.

This was Coach D'Ambra's first win as the head coach and Spencerport's first step in defending their NYS Team title. [Click Here For Results...]

Photo provided by Bob Baldino of RLBCCI.

SPENCERPORTS ACCLAIMED WRESTLING COACH RETIRES

"They say life is about trying to find a gift," said Jacoutot, who retired as Spencerport's middle school dean of students in June. "Then you find it and move to the second stage, giving it away." [ Read More] [Official Spencerport Press Release] [ Article 2] [ List Of Accomplishments]