Friends of Long Island Wrestling

The sport of wrestling is a way of life for Nick Garone. He started wrestling as a 7th grade student for Coach Craig Kelskey. Nick’s HS career included being a 4X All-League Wrestler & Champion, … Read More... about Nick Garone, 2020

Dean Zenie has dedicated the better part of his life to the sport of wrestling. He has been an athlete, official, coach, and administrator at the youth, high school, and college levels for … Read More... about Dean Zenie, 2020

Vougar Oroudjov was born on October 26, 1971, in Yeviakh, Azerbaijan. He is the son of Nariman and Ema Ibragivmoa Oroudjov. He has a sister Arkinaz, and two brothers, Elgar and Eldar. Vougar is the … Read More... about Vougar Oroudjov, 2020

Kerry McCoy wrestled for the Longwood junior high team from 7th through 9th grade.  His first year wrestling varsity was in 10th grade.  He lost his first match at the league 1 … Read More... about Kerry McCoy, 2020

While B.A. Schoen may be receiving recognition for “Lifetime Service to Wrestling”, he sees it differently; “Wrestling’s lifetime service to B.A. Schoen.” “Wrestling has given me so much more than … Read More... about B.A. Schoen, 2020

Ray Hanley Sr.’s earliest memories of wrestling include Wantagh’s First Long Island Wrestling Champion, Pete Venier and Long Island Champion, John Codignotto. His High School coaches, Joe Marcino and … Read More... about Ray Hanley Sr. 2020

Bob Panariello was introduced to wrestling at an early age by his biggest influence; his father, Al Panariello.  When Bob was six years old, he began wrestling at Bay Shore Kid Wrestling under … Read More... about Robert Panariello, 2020

I began my wrestling career as an 8th grader at Brentwood West Junior High in 1969 under Coach Richard Cooney.  After what most would consider an above average Jr. High wrestling career, I … Read More... about Jerry Goodfellow, 2020