The York Region wrestling championships were held Feb. 19 at Father Bressani Catholic High School and Vaughan-based schools dominated the medal haul.
Bressani won the overall title with 153 points and the girls crown with 77 points. Maple High School placed first in the boys standings with 110 points.
The following Vaughan-based athletes won gold in their respective divisions: Bressani’s Dylan Segna (boys 61 kg), Lucas Franchuk (boys 64 kg), Jonathan Duque-Read (boys 77 kg), Alexis Venerus (girls 47.5 kg), Alessia Ferrara (girls 54 kg), Martina Alaimo (girls 57.5 kg), Julia Carere (girls 72 kg) and Sabrina Altobelli (girls heavyweight); Maple’s Tony Sarkes (boys 44 kg); St. Elizabeth’s David Dapapa (boys 47.5 kg), Tristan Nurse (boys 51 kg), Francesco Gisone (boys 54 kg) and Julian Battistello (boys 57.5 kg); Vaughan’s Anton Shchipillo (boys 83 kg), Arthur Rodin (boys 89 kg), Jesse Abramowitz (boys 95 kg) and Jenna Ebidia (girls 67.5 kg); St. Joan of Arc’s Lucas Cesarone (boys 67.5 kg), Priscilla De Maria (girls 61 kg) and Adriana Tari (girls 77 kg).
