Wrestling

To conclude the season, Peddie varsity wrestling’s Ryan Horner (113 pounds), AJ Stover (126 pounds), Shantanu Pawale (138 pounds), John Maltez (165 pounds) and Connor Pawliczak (175 pounds) competed in the National Prep Wrestling Championships at Lehigh University – Stabler Arena. Addison Collins, Sara Karlekar and Amelia Kenney competed in the girls division.

AJ Stover (126 pounds) went 3-2. He finished in the top 12. Ryan Horner (113 pounds) went 2-2 and finished in the top 15. Addison Collins (120 pounds) went 2-2 in the girls division.

The Peddie varsity wrestling team competed in the New Jersey/New York National Prep Qualifier at Blair Academy

Ryan Horner (113 pounds), AJ Stover (126 pounds), Shantanu Pawale (138 pounds), John Maltez (165 pounds) and Connor Pawliczak (175 pounds) all placed second and qualified for the National Prep Wrestling Championships.

Addison Collins, Sara Karlekar and Amelia Kenney will compete in the girls National Prep Tournament.

The Falcons next close out the season and compete at the National Prep Wrestling Championships from Friday, Feb. 22 – Saturday, Feb. 23 at Lehigh University – Stabler Arena.

The Peddie varsity wrestling team (10-10) fell to Hightstown High School, 64-14, in a dual meet on Senior Day at home. Seniors Alex Baek-Nadell, Keaton Chien, Matthew Jung, John Maltez, Anay Mehta, Shantanu Pawale, Connor Pawliczak, Tamia Stafford (student-manager) and Jack Stewart were recognized for Senior Day.

Falcons who earned wins in loss to Hightstown High School (64-14):

106 pounds: Zane Shama (second-period pin in 3:03)

113 pounds: Ryan Horner (6-3 decision)

126 pounds: AJ Stover (17-1 major decision)

The Falcons next compete in the New Jersey/New York National Prep Qualifier on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 10 a.m. at Blair Academy.

The Peddie varsity wrestling team (10-9) defeated Nottingham High School, 35-34, in a dual meet, at home.

Falcons who earned wins in victory Nottingham High School (35-34 win):

126 pounds: AJ Stover (first-period pin in 37 seconds)

132 pounds: Jack Stewart (12-11 decision)

157 pounds: Oliver Goodman (first-period pin in 1:02)

165 pounds: John Maltez (second-period pin in 2:23)

175 pounds: Connor Pawliczak (14-7 decision)

The junior varsity wrestling team next hosts the Peddie JV Wrestling Invitational on Friday, Feb. 7 at 4:30 p.m. at the Eckert Wrestling Room. The varsity team next travels to Middle Township High School to face Middle Township High School and Lawrenceville School in a tri-meet on Saturday, Feb. 8.

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The Peddie varsity wrestling team competed in the 2025 MAPL Wrestling Championships at Lawrenceville School. The Falcons went 2-2 on the day and placed third out of five teams. Peddie fell to The Hill School (48-35), defeated Lawrenceville School (55-22), defeated Mercersburg Academy (45-36) and fell to Blair Academy (74-0).

Several Falcons recorded multiple wins individually, including Zane Shama (106 pounds), Ryan Horner (113 pounds), AJ Stover (126 pounds), Jack Stewart (132 pounds), Massi Sheinin (150 pounds), John Maltez (165 pounds) and Connor Pawliczak (175 pounds).

Falcons who earned wins in loss to The Hill School (48-35 loss):

113 pounds: Ryan Horner (first-period pin in 49 seconds)

126 pounds: AJ Stover (TF 15-0)

132 pounds: Jack Stewart (first-period pin in 1:04)

150 pounds: Massi Sheinin (third-period pin in 5:17)

165 pounds: John Maltez (second-period pin in 3:18)

175 pounds: Connor Pawliczak (first-period pin in 33 seconds)

Falcons who earned wins in win over Lawrenceville School (55-22 win):

126 pounds: AJ Stover (first-period pin in 31 seconds)

138 pounds: Alex Baek-Nadell (MD 16-6)

144 pounds: Benedict Kiely (forfeit win)

150 pounds: Massi Sheinin (second-period pin in 3:19)

157 pounds: Oliver Goodman (TF 22-7)

165 pounds: John Maltez (second-period pin in 3:09)

175 pounds: Connor Pawliczak (first-period pin in 1:08)

190 pounds: Chris Horsch (TF 17-0)

106 pounds: Zane Shama (first-period pin in 20 seconds)

113 pounds: Ryan Horner (TF 15-0)

Falcons who earned wins in win over Mercersburg Academy (45-36 win):

120 pounds: AJ Stover (first-period pin in 1:50)

132 pounds: Jack Stewart (4-0 decision)

150 pounds: Massi Sheinin (first-period pin in 1:30)

165 pounds: John Maltez (first-period pin in 1:39)

175 pounds: Connor Pawlczak (second-period pin in 2:16)

215 pounds: Matthew Jung (forfeit win)

106 pounds: Zane Shama (first-period pin in 1:23)

113 pounds: Ryan Horner (forfeit win)

The Falcons next host Nottingham High School in a dual meet on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 5:30 p.m. at the Eckert Wrestling Room.

The Peddie varsity wrestling team fell to Hamilton East-Steinert (68-9) and defeated Steinert-Holy Cross (51-22) in a tri-meet at Steinert High School. Ryan Horner (113 pounds) and Massi Sheinin (150 pounds) won both matches on the day.

Falcons who earned wins in loss to Hamilton East-Steinert (68-9 loss):

113 pounds: Ryan Horner (second-period pin in 2:55)

150 pounds: Massi Sheinin (SV-1 11-8)

Falcons who earned wins in victory over Steinert-Holy Cross (51-22 win):

113 pounds: Ryan Horner (second-period pin in 3:53)

132 pounds: Jack Stewart (forfeit win)

138 pounds: Alex Baek-Nadell (Dec 19-12)

144 pounds: Benedict Kiely (second-period pin in 2:43)

150 pounds: Massi Sheinin (second-period pin in 3:04)

157 pounds: Oliver Goodman (first-period pin in 1:11)

165 pounds: Aiden Wan (forfeit win)

190 pounds: Matthew Jung (forfeit win)

215 pounds: Chris Horsch (forfeit win)

The Falcons next compete in the 2025 MAPL Wrestling Championships on Friday, Jan. 31 at 1 p.m. at Lawrenceville School.
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The Peddie varsity wrestling team (6-6) competed in the Pine Barrens Duals at Shawnee High School. The Falcons fell to Shawnee High School (72-6), High Point Regional (74-3) and Ridge (65-15). Ryan Horner went 2-1 on the day, with his only loss wrestling up a weight class at 120 pounds. He defeated Tanner Connelly of Ridge, ranked seventh in the state of New Jersey at 106 pounds, according to FloWrestling.

Falcons who earned wins against Shawnee High School (72-6 loss):

113 pounds: Ryan Horner (second-period pin in 3:06)

Falcons who earned wins against High Point Regional (74-3 loss):

190 pounds: Chris Horsch (5-4 decision)

Falcons who earned wins against Ridge (65-15 loss):

157 pounds: Oliver Goodman (first-period pin in 1:02)

106 pounds: Zane Sharma (first-period pin in 1:19)

113 pounds: Ryan Horner (7-2 decision)

The Falcons next travel to Steinert High School to face Steinert High School and Holy Cross in a tri-meet on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 5:30 p.m.

The Peddie varsity wrestling team (6-3) defeated West Windsor-Plainsboro South (45-36), and fell to Allentown High School (69-6) and Jackson Memorial (55-19) on the road at Allentown High School.

Falcons who earned wins in victory over West Windsor-Plainsboro South (45-36):

106 pounds: Zane Shama (second-period pin in 2:39)
113 pounds: Ryan Horner (first-period pin in 1:09)
132 pounds: Jack Stewart (Dec 7-3)
150 pounds: Massi Sheinin (second-period pin in 2:49)
157 pounds: Keaton Chien (forfeit win)
165 pounds: Oliver Goodman (forfeit win)
175 poundsL John Maltez (forfeit win)
190 pounds: Connor Pawliczak (second-period pin in 2:22)

Falcons who earned wins in loss to Allentown High School (69-6):

113 pounds: Ryan Horner (second-period pin in 3:27)

Falcons who earned wins in loss to Jackson Memorial (55-19):

113 pounds: Ryan Horner (Dec 7-2)
138 pounds: Shantanu Pawale (forfeit win)
150 pounds: Massi Sheinin (MD 11-2)
165 pounds: John Maltez (forfeit win)

The Falcons next compete in the Pine Barrens duals and next travel to Shawnee High School on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 9 a.m.

The Peddie varsity wrestling team (5-1) defeated George School, 58-15, in a dual meet on the road.

Falcons who earned wins:

106 pounds: Zane Shama (forfeit win)

120 pounds: Ryan Horner (first-period pin in 1:22)

126 pounds: Addison Collins (forfeit win)

132 pounds: Jack Stewart (second-period pin in four minutes)

138 pounds: Shantanu Pawale (first-period pin in 1:45)

150 pounds: Massi Sheinin (first-period pin in 49 seconds)

157 pounds: Oliver Goodman (first-period pin in 26 seconds)

165 pounds: John Maltez (MD 13-2)

175 pounds: Connor Pawliczak (second-period pin in 2:59)

215 pounds: Chris Horsch (third-period pin in 4:46)

The Falcons next travel to Allentown High School to face West Windsor-Plainsboro South, Allentown and Jackson Memorial on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 8:30 a.m.

The Peddie varsity wrestling team competed in the Bissell Tournament at The Hill School. AJ Stover won his bracket at 126 pounds. The junior varsity team next hosts Blair Academy in a dual meet on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 4:45 p.m. at the Eckert Wrestling Room. The varsity team next travels to George School for a dual meet on Thursday, Jan. 16 at 4:30 p.m.