The LIWA Wrestler of the Week, for the week ending December 22nd, 2024, is 124 lb. senior, Mason Jacobellis of Patchogue-Medford HS.

Mason Jacobellis was 5-0 this past week, while defeating two All-State wrestlers. During the semi-finals of the Rick Hermann Memorial, Mason defeated Gino Manta (Hauppauge) 10-5. Manta placed 7th is New York State last season. During the finals, Mason pinned John Glenn's Tommy Aiello in 5:34 after having grabbed a 5-4 lead. Aiello placed 4th in New York State last season and was a NYS Champion in 2022. 

The LIWA Wrestler of the Week, for the week ending December 15th, 2024, is 152 lb. senior, Kingston Strouse of Northport HS.

Kingston was 6-0 for the week, including 4 technical falls, one pin, and a 11-10 finals victory at the Commack Classic Tournament.  In the semifinals, he won by technical fall over State Qualifier, Leo Tansley, of Collegiate and in the finals he defeated Section 1 placer, Matt Cascione of Ossining.

The LIWA Wrestler of the Week, for the week ending December 8th, 2024, is 131 lb. senior, Jake Strianese of Oceanside HS.

Jake was 6-0 for the week, including 3 pins, 2 technical falls, and a thrilling finals victory at the Battle at the Beach at Long Beach. After disposing of his first four opponents, Jake scored an exciting sudden victory decision (15-12) over returning Section VIII Champion/8th NYS, Carlos Salazar of Hewlett.