1981-82 Greece Arcadia Titans Varsity Wrestling Team

FRONT ROW: Michelle Angora (manager), Mark Hernandez, Rick D'Ambrosia, Jim Forman, Steve Scipioni, Heidi Strauss (manager). BACK ROW: Steve Opaczewski, Mike Phelan, Mike Owens, Mark Angora, Dave Gebhardt, Tony Giarratano, Coach Tom Vergo. (SOURCE: Greece Arcadia yearbook, 1982)

Building Stength

The wrestling team, coached by Tom Vergo, had a building season. They ended with a record o three wins, ten losses. There were quite a few first year wrestlers and a number of meets were lost because of forfeits.

There were many wrestlers that had impressive seasons. Among these were Tony Giarratano, Mike Phelan, Steve Scipioni, and Steve Opeczewski. Each of these four ended with winning records. They also made All-County, with Tony Giarratano and Steve Opaczewski placing third. Mike Phelan ―― fifth, and Steve Scipioni ―― sixth. Each were seeded in the Sectionals. (Arcadia yearbook, 1982)

Steve Sciopini takes control and gets ready to pin his opponent.

Mike Phelan gives his opponent "The Evil Eye"!

1981-82 Greece Arcadia Titans JV Wrestling Team

FRONT ROW: Steve Mewhirter, Don Oshier. BACK ROW: Jeff West, David Swiley, Brad Daley, Lars Toft, Pete Tabone, Coach Patasin. (SOURCE: Greece Arcadia yearbook, 1982)

The opposition collapses as Tony Giarratano pulls him under.