Morristown Wrestlers Shine at District Tournament

Rivera and Curnow claim district titles as Morristown puts multiple wrestlers on the podium

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Morristown High School wrestling team had a strong showing at the district tournament, with Gavin Rivera (157 lbs) and Evan Curnow (165 lbs) both winning district titles in emphatic fashion. The team also had a finalist at 132 lbs with Collin McDonald, as well as several other wrestlers who placed and earned key wins across the bracket.

Why it matters

Morristown's performance at the district tournament demonstrates the strength and depth of their wrestling program, with multiple wrestlers reaching the podium and claiming individual titles. This success at the district level sets them up well for the upcoming regional and state tournaments, where they will look to continue their strong run and potentially send multiple wrestlers to the state championships.

The details

At 157 lbs, Gavin Rivera pinned his way to the district title, recording falls in the quarterfinals and semifinals before winning by technical fall in the finals. At 165 lbs, Evan Curnow also won his district championship with a pair of pins in the semifinals and finals. Collin McDonald (132 lbs) reached the finals before falling in the championship match. Several other Morristown wrestlers placed, including Grayson Rivera (106 lbs), Finn Lee (113 lbs), Anthony Adriano (120 lbs), and Edwin Fajardo (190 lbs).

  • The district tournament took place on March 1, 2026.

The players

Gavin Rivera

A Morristown High School wrestler who won the 157 lb district title with a dominant performance, including two pins and a technical fall victory in the finals.

Evan Curnow

A Morristown High School wrestler who won the 165 lb district title, recording two pins in the semifinals and finals.

Collin McDonald

A Morristown High School wrestler who reached the 132 lb district finals before falling in the championship match.

Grayson Rivera

A Morristown High School wrestler who placed at the 106 lb district tournament.

Finn Lee

A Morristown High School wrestler who placed at the 113 lb district tournament.

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What they’re saying

“Gavin and Evan's title runs were really impressive, and it was great to see so many of our guys step up and earn important wins throughout the tournament.”

— Head Coach

What’s next

Morristown's wrestlers will now advance to the regional tournament, where they will look to qualify for the state championships.

The takeaway

Morristown's strong performance at the district tournament, with multiple champions and placers, demonstrates the depth and talent of their wrestling program. This success positions them well for the upcoming regional and state competitions, where they will aim to continue their postseason run.