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Newton Braves Wrestling Team Sweeps Past Kinnelon, Falls to Emerson Boro
Newton High School wrestling team advances to semifinal round of NJSIAA tournament before losing to top-seeded Emerson Boro.
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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The Newton High School wrestling team swept past fifth-seeded Kinnelon 59-23 in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 1, Group 1 tournament. However, they later fell to top-seeded Emerson Boro 43-30 in the semifinal round.
Why it matters
The Newton Braves wrestling team's performance in the tournament showcases their strength and competitiveness, despite ultimately falling short against the top-seeded Emerson Boro squad. The results highlight the competitive nature of high school wrestling in New Jersey.
The details
In the quarterfinal match against Kinnelon, Newton won several key individual matches to secure the 59-23 victory. However, they were unable to overcome Emerson Boro, the tournament's top seed, in the semifinal round, losing by a score of 43-30.
- The quarterfinal match against Kinnelon was held on Monday, February 16.
- The semifinal match against Emerson Boro was also held on Monday, February 16.
- The Braves will finish out the regular season by taking on Parsippany away on Saturday, February 21 at 10 a.m.
The players
Newton High School
The Newton High School wrestling team, competing in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 1, Group 1 tournament.
Kinnelon
The fifth-seeded team that Newton defeated in the quarterfinal round.
Emerson Boro
The top-seeded team that defeated Newton in the semifinal round of the tournament.
Eric Bollette
The head coach of the Newton Braves wrestling team.
What’s next
The Braves will finish out the regular season by taking on Parsippany away on Saturday, February 21 at 10 a.m.
The takeaway
The Newton Braves wrestling team's performance in the tournament, including their quarterfinal victory over Kinnelon and narrow semifinal loss to top-seeded Emerson Boro, showcases the team's competitiveness and the high level of wrestling talent in the region.
