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Jefferson Today
By the People, for the People
Jefferson Township Wrestlers Win NJSIAA District 2 Titles
Christopher Frank and Frank Figel earn gold medals at the event.
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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Two Jefferson Township High School wrestlers, Christopher Frank (138 pounds) and Frank Figel (113 pounds), won first place titles at the NJSIAA District 2 tournament. Junior Braedan Cummings also placed third in the 157-pound bracket.
Why it matters
The strong performances by the Jefferson Township wrestlers prove that the school's wrestling program still has talent, despite the team's 7-17 record and failure to qualify for the sectional tournament this season.
The details
Frank Figel Jr. was able to return to competition after dislocating his shoulder and injuring his clavicle at the Morris County tournament final. He decided to drop down to the 113-pound weight class for districts and quickly dispatched his first two opponents. In the final, Figel earned a technical fall victory over Newton's Jacob McConnnel. Christopher Frank claimed three pins en route to the 138-pound title, including a second-period pin of sixth-seeded Michael Timpone in the final.
- The NJSIAA District 2 tournament was held on February 28, 2026.
- Frank Figel Jr. was injured at the Morris County tournament final prior to districts.
The players
Christopher Frank
A senior wrestler at Jefferson Township High School who won the 138-pound title at the NJSIAA District 2 tournament.
Frank Figel
A junior wrestler at Jefferson Township High School who won the 113-pound title at the NJSIAA District 2 tournament after dropping down from 120 pounds.
Braedan Cummings
A junior wrestler at Jefferson Township High School who placed third in the 157-pound bracket at the NJSIAA District 2 tournament.
What they’re saying
“'I just started getting in a groove again. I did everything I needed to do.'”
— Frank Figel Jr. (tapinto.net)
“'It was a big choice. The strength difference is a big part — I felt a lot stronger.'”
— Frank Figel Jr. (tapinto.net)
“'Right when I got on that line I saw him shaking, and I knew I had him.'”
— Frank Figel Jr. (tapinto.net)
“'I was pretty confident. I wasn't really concerned about districts as much. Obviously, I can't be cocky because anything can happen, but I felt pretty good.'”
— Christopher Frank (tapinto.net)
“'The crowd was the best part.'”
— Christopher Frank (tapinto.net)
What’s next
Frank and Figel will look to continue their success at the Region 1 tournament in West Milford on Saturday.
The takeaway
Despite the Jefferson Township High School wrestling team's overall struggles this season, the strong individual performances by Christopher Frank, Frank Figel, and Braedan Cummings at the NJSIAA District 2 tournament show that the program still has talented wrestlers who can compete at a high level.
