Long Island Wrestling Association

PRIDE EXTEND CONFERENCE UNDEFEATED STREAK TO 36

Boston, MA -- Charles Griffin (pictured) recorded a pin and Chris Skretkowicz, Joe Rovelli and James Strouse each posted major decisions to lead the Hofstra Pride to a 36-9 victory over Boston University at Case Gymnasium Saturday evening. The eighth-ranked Pride improved to 2-1 overall and 1-0 in the CAA, and extended their conference dual match undefeated streak to 36 (35-0-1), dating back to 1999. Boston University fell to 0-1.

After a Hofstra forfeit at heavyweight, and a BU forfeit at 125 tied the score at 6-6, 13th-ranked Griffin (Reading, PA) posted a pin in 3:05 at 133 pounds to give the Pride a 12-6 lead. Griffin improved to 11-2 on the year. Senior Ricky LaForge (Pompton Lakes, NJ), ranked sixth nationally at 141, recorded a 3-0 decision over Joey Rivera to boost the lead to 15-6.

The Terriers highlight came at 149 pounds as unranked Rayes Gonzales upset fourth-ranked Hofstra junior Jon Masa (Long Beach, NY) 9-7. Masa fell to 9-4 on the year as the Terriers closed to 15-9. But Hofstra won the next five matches, including major decisions by sophomore James Strouse (Levittown, NY) (9-5) over Greg Politi 14-4 at 157, freshman Joe Rovelli (Wilkes-Barre, PA) (9-3) over Tom Sforza 8-0 at 184, and senior Chris Skretkowicz (Hamburg, NJ) (12-1) over John DaCruz 8-0 at 197.

Hofstra junior Mike Patrovich (Bohemia, NY) made his first appearance since the 2002-03 season with a 4-2 victory over Zach Jones.

Hofstra 36, Boston University 9

HWT - Courtney Howard (BU) forfeit --- 6-0 BU

125 - Dave Tomasette (HOF) forfeit --- 6-6

133 - Charles Griffin (HOF) def. Brett Frimer F-3:05 --- HOF 12-6

141 - Ricky LaForge (HOF) dec. Joey Rivera 3-0 --- HOF 15-6

149 - Rayes Gonzales (BU) dec. Jon Masa 9-7 --- HOF 15-9

157 - James Strouse (HOF) maj. dec. Greg Politi 14-4 --- HOF 19-9

165 - Mike Patrovich (HOF) dec. Zach Johns 4-2 --- HOF 22-9

174 - Paul Sieman (HOF) forfeit --- HOF 28-9

184 - Joe Rovelli (HOF) maj. dec. Tom Sforza 8-0 --- HOF 32-9

197 - Chris Skretkowicz (HOF) maj. dec. John DaCruz 8-0 --- HOF 36-9