Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Strauss ’25: The Kellenberg Wrestling team made Firebird history from February 28 to March 1, having two wrestlers place top six in the New York State Federation Championship for the first time in program history. Seniors “Juggernaut” Jonathan Hoffman and Elijah “Conquering” Carrington traveled to Albany to compete against the…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Strauss ’25: The Firebird wrestling team soared to victory at the NSCHSAA League Tournament on Sunday, February 9th. The team wrestled hard earning a total of 434 team points, 71.5 points ahead of runner-up and league rival Chaminade, to secure the title of League Champions. Seniors “Jackal” Joe Estrella (152…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Strauss ’25: On Saturday, December 7, 26 Firebird wrestlers competed in the prestigious Varsity Battle at the Beach Tournament in Long Beach. Senior Elijah “Conquering” Carrington dominated his weight class pinning the second ranked wrestler in Nassau County and beating the fifth ranked wrestler in the state to win the…
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24: On Saturday, December 2nd, the Varsity Wrestling Team competed in the Battle at the Beach tournament at Long Beach High School, which is one of the toughest tournaments in New York State. The 19 Firebirds faced off against wrestlers from All Hallows High School, the Academy of St.…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Noumair ’24: The Kellenberg Wrestling team woke up bright and early to travel to the Long Island National Cemetery in Farmingdale to participate in National Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday, December 17, 2022. Wreaths Across America is an organization that coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies for fallen soldiers in 3,700 different…
Article by Phoenix writer Brooke Federico ’24: On Saturday, January 14th, Kellenberg Memorial High School’s wrestling team competed in the 12th Annual Ed Solosky Wrestling Tournament. The tournament is named after former Kellenberg athletic director, teacher, and coach, Ed Solosky, who passed away in 2011. Kellenberg hosted the meet and ended the day with a…
Article by Phoenix writer Amir Jeudy, ’22: On June 1 2021, the Kellenberg Wrestling Team competed in the Nassau-Suffolk CHSAA League Tournament. This tournament, held at St. Anthony’s High School in Huntington, was the first outdoor wrestling championship in league history. The tournament lasted long into the night, but as the school that never sleeps,…
Article by Phoenix writer Britney Guevara ’21: This past Sunday the Firebird Wrestling Team crowned three champions at the Nassau-Suffolk League Tournament. Senior captain James Watterson won a tightly contested finals match against a hungry opponent by a single point while fellow senior Alex Cooper wasted no time and earned a first period pin. Sophomore…
Article by Phoenix writer Britney Guevara ’21: Yesterday the Firebird Wrestling team defended league rival Chaminade by a score of 44 to 36 and clinched a share of the league dual meet title. Down 12 to 0 early the Firebird lightweights of Anthony Ladevaio and Ryan Paladino both earned a pair of major decisions to…
