Union H.S. Wrestlers Finish as Region 4 Runners-Up

Two Union High School wrestlers reach finals at NJSIAA Region 4 tournament

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Two wrestlers from Union High School, Nick Bertolotti and Ariel Azeredo, finished as runners-up in their respective weight classes at the NJSIAA Region 4 wrestling tournament over the weekend. Bertolotti reached the 190-pound final as the seventh seed, while Azeredo advanced to the 144-pound championship match. Two other Union wrestlers, Obreight Ingram and Jonathan Cordova, also had strong showings, reaching the semifinals and quarterfinals in their weight classes.

Why it matters

The Region 4 tournament is a key step for high school wrestlers in New Jersey to qualify for the state championships. Union High School's performance demonstrates the strength of its wrestling program and the individual talent of its athletes, who were able to compete at a high level against top competition from across the region.

The details

Nick Bertolotti, seeded seventh at 190 pounds, reached the final by scoring upsets over the second and third seeds before falling to the top seed in the championship match. Ariel Azeredo, competing at 144 pounds, also advanced to the final before narrowly losing. Obreight Ingram reached the semifinals at 285 pounds, while Jonathan Cordova made the quarterfinals at 175 pounds.

  • The NJSIAA Region 4 wrestling tournament took place over the weekend of March 6-7, 2026.

The players

Nick Bertolotti

A wrestler for Union High School who finished as the runner-up in the 190-pound weight class at the NJSIAA Region 4 tournament.

Ariel Azeredo

A wrestler for Union High School who finished as the runner-up in the 144-pound weight class at the NJSIAA Region 4 tournament.

Obreight Ingram

A wrestler for Union High School who reached the semifinal round in the 285-pound weight class at the NJSIAA Region 4 tournament.

Jonathan Cordova

A wrestler for Union High School who reached the quarterfinal round in the 175-pound weight class at the NJSIAA Region 4 tournament.

Carmen Marano

The top-seeded wrestler in the 190-pound weight class who defeated Nick Bertolotti in the championship match at the NJSIAA Region 4 tournament.

Laudan Henry

The top-seeded wrestler in the 144-pound weight class who defeated Ariel Azeredo in the championship match at the NJSIAA Region 4 tournament.

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What they’re saying

“Two Union High School wrestlers finished as the runners-up in their respective weight classes at the NJSIAA Region 4 tournament over the weekend.”

— TAPinto Union Staff, Author (tapinto.net)

What’s next

The wrestlers who finished in the top three in each weight class at the Region 4 tournament will advance to the NJSIAA State Championships, which are scheduled for March 13-15, 2026.

The takeaway

Union High School's strong performance at the Region 4 wrestling tournament demonstrates the depth and talent of its wrestling program, with multiple athletes reaching the finals and semifinals. This success sets the stage for the wrestlers to potentially make a strong showing at the upcoming state championships.