NEWTON, NJ - The Northampton men's wrestling team made their debut on Wednesday evening, downing Bergen Community College, 39-11, in their inaugural match, before falling to host Sussex County Community College, 39-11, at Skylander Arena. Jaden Figueroa (Fountain Hill, PA/Executive Charter) made history for Northampton, pinning Daniel Vela of Bergen Community College at 125, for the first victory in Spartan history. 

Diego Dominguez (Perkasie, PA/Palisades) and Xavier Arner (Schnecksville, PA/Whitehall) ended the evening with two victories each, while Luke Velekei (Pen Argyl, PA/Pen Argyl) earned a victory in his match, pinning Shawn Pawlowski of Sussex. 

"Excited to be part of history," remarked Head Coach Shaun Lally, "tonight was the first step in a long journey, and I can't wait to see this program develop."

NORTHAMPTON 39 | BERGEN 11
125: Jaden Figueroa (Fountain Hill, PA/Executive Charter) (NHMP) over Daniel Vela (BCC) (Fall 5:00)
133: Diego Dominguez (Perkasie, PA/Palisades) (NHMP) over Jeremiah Wynn (BCC) (Dec 12-9)
141: Brian Vargas (BCC) over Derek Cruz (Bethlehem, PA/Liberty) (NHMP) (TF 17-1 5:36)
149: Xavier Arner (Schnecksville, PA/Whitehall) (NHMP) over Anthony Caruso (BCC) (Fall 1:10)
157: Cesar Acosta (Bethlehem, PA/Liberty) (NHMP) over (BCC) (Forfeit)
165: Wilgen Santos (Stroudsburg, PA/Stroudsburg) (NHMP) over (BCC) (Forfeit)
174: Victor Chapman (East Stroudsburg, PA/Stroudsburg) (NHMP) over (BCC) (Forfeit)
184: Luke Velekei (Pen Argyl, PA/Pen Argyl) (NHMP) over (BCC) (Forfeit)
197: Double Forfeit
285: Diego Camargo (BCC) over (NHMP) (Forfeit)

SUSSEX 39 | NORTHAMPTON 11
125: Roman Citro (SCCC) over Jaden Figueroa (Fountain Hill, PA/Executive Charter) (NHMP) (TF 15-0 2:18)
133: Diego Dominguez (Perkasie, PA/Palisades) (NHMP) over Chris Casale (SCCC) (Dec 11-8)
141: Michael VanderMeulen (SCCC) over Derek Cruz (Bethlehem, PA/Liberty) (NHMP) (TF 15-0 2:15)
149: Xavier Arner (Schnecksville, PA/Whitehall) (NHMP) over Thaylor Sibblies (SCCC) (Dec 7-3)
157: Carlos Delgado (SCCC) over Cesar Acosta (Bethlehem, PA/Liberty) (NHMP) (Fall 0:23)
165: Aidan Hallowich (SCCC) over Wilgen Santos (Stroudsburg, PA/Stroudsburg) (NHMP) (Fall 2:59)
174: Jose Alvarenga Giron (SCCC) over Victor Chapman (East Stroudsburg, PA/Stroudsburg) (NHMP) (TF 18-1 3:39)
184: Luke Velekei (Pen Argyl, PA/Pen Argyl) (NHMP) over Shawn Pawlowski (SCCC) (Fall 2:37)
197: Mason Mericle (SCCC) over (NHMP) (Forfeit)
285: Ryan Flammer (SCCC) over (NHMP) (Forfeit)

(NHMP Unsportsmanlike Conduct (Wrestler) -1.0) @149

The Spartans return to the mat on Wednesday January 29th when they travel to Blackwood, NJ to face the Cougars of Camden County College at 6pm.