Don Bosco High School

Basketball

Don Bosco Junior Vaughn Gray and his coach Kevin Diverio

As a junior- Vaughn was the highest rated player by the coaches in the "old NNJIL- or new state conference"

This is a tremendous honor in itself because of the level of competition night in and night out. At 6'5 Vaughn excels in the open court with his size and quickness. He averaged 21.4ppg 5.1 assists and 6.3 rebounds.

A three year varsity player and repeat first team all county selection.

Wrestling

119- junior, Joe Orecchio, Don Bosco, Coach Nunzio Campanile

(25-5) Joey Orecchio had another outstanding season for the Ironmen. Despite missing almost a month due to injuries Joe managed to win 25 matches this season. With an injured knee he placed 6th in the prestigious Beast of the east tournament. He followed that up with his 3rd district title and his 3rd region title. Joe finished his season with 2nd state medal, earning 4th place in the NJ state tournament. Joe is currently wrestling at the junior nationals, in preparation for his senior campaign as well as his college career. Only a junior Joey is on track to be the most decorated wrestler in Don Bosco history

140- sophomore, Sal Mastriani, Don Bosco, Coach Nunzio Campanile

(33-7) Only a sophomore Sal has amassed over 65 wins for his career.  He placed 3^rd in the BCCA, 2^nd in the District, and won his 1^st Region title.  Sal made his 2^nd trip to Atlantic City this season to cap a tremendous season.  More importantly, Sal Mastriani is undoubtedly the hardest worker on the Don Bosco team.  His toughness and work ethic were a major catalyst behind the ironmen earning their 1^st team state championship.  The Ironmen expect Sal to continue to lead them to great things in the next two years.

160- freshman, Frank Mattiace, Don Bosco, Coach Nunzio Campanile

(32-12)  Frank  Mattiace is the definition of perseverance and the beneficiary of hard work.  Only a freshmen Frankie took some tough losses early the season and they benefited him greatly as the season went on.  Frank placed 5^th in the BCCA, 3^rd in the District,  1^st in the Region, and finally 6^th in the NJ State tournament.  Despite some heartbreaking losses Frank continued to believe in his abilities and worked harder every week.  That work paid off in the end. Frank peaked at the end of the season and earned a medal in Atlantic City.  A tremendous accomplishment for any freshmen, but astounding at 160lbs.

189- freshman, Razohan Gross, Don Bosco, Coach Nunzio Campanile

(26-8) Razohnn is another outstanding freshman for the Ironmen.  Razohnn is another wrestler that steadily improved over the course of the season.  Razohnn, placed 3^rd in the BCCA, 1^st in the Districts, and 1^st in the Region.  A gifted athlete, Razohnn combined raw talent with a tough aggressive style that often overwhelmed opponents.  That style should continue to help Razohnn as he expands his wrestling arsenal.  Also a football player Razohnn looks to be a 2 sport standout for Don Bosco next year.