Upstate New York Chapter December 2023 Newsletter

Upstate New York wrestling news and notes

- SUNY Buffalo State's new women's program

- Cornell to compete in Ivy League Tournament in 2025

- A Hall of Fame rivalry dating back to 1980

Class of 2023

National Wrestling Hall of Fame Upstate New York Chapter Class of 2023

(Left to Right): John Leone, Dave Hickson, Robert Coppola, Ton Stanbro, Jack Romagnoli, Gary Edwards, Kevin Gallagher.

Upstate New York Chapter’s Social/Golf Outing

On July 17, 2023, over 35 wrestling people gathered at the Millstone Golf course in Elbridge to discuss wrestling old and new. The gathering was so successful that the Chapter will attempt to duplicate it next year.

Coach Alex Conti Recieves NWCA National High School Coaches of the Year

The Upstate New York Chapter of the NWHOF is proud that Alex Conti was awarded the NWCA Girls Coach of the Year Award. Alex has been instrumental in the development of girls’ wrestling in the Empire state and promoting all wrestling in the state.

Carlene Sluberski Embarkes on First Women's Wrestling Season at D'Youville University

D’Youville University will be embarking on their first women’s wrestling season in 2023-24 and have high hopes to develop a high caliber team under the guidance of Coach Carlene Sluberski.

State College of Cortland Plans to Recognize All Graduates Inducted into NWHOF

The Upstate New York Chapter has learned that the State College of Cortland is planning to honor all of their past state inductees of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Currently, there are 29 Cortland graduates recognized.