Newton Braves Wrestling Team Bests Butler and Parsippany, Edged Out By River Dell

The Braves continue on in the regular season with a 14-11 overall record and a 1-3 NJAC-Freedom division record.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The Newton High School wrestling team bested Butler and Parsippany on Saturday, February 21, but lost to River Dell. Newton beat Butler 51-25 and Parsippany 75-4, but lost to River Dell 39-33.

Why it matters

High school wrestling is an important part of the local community in Newton, New Jersey, and the performance of the Newton Braves team is closely followed by fans and supporters.

The details

The Newton Braves wrestling team had a mixed performance on Saturday, February 21, winning against Butler and Parsippany but losing to River Dell. The team's overall record for the regular season is 14-11, with a 1-3 record in the NJAC-Freedom division.

  • The matches took place on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
  • The Newton Braves will compete in the NJSIAA District 2 tournament this weekend, Saturday, February 28, 2026.

The players

Eric Bollette

The head coach of the Newton Braves wrestling team.

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What’s next

The following Newton wrestlers have a bye in the first round and advance to the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA District 2 tournament this weekend.

The takeaway

The Newton Braves wrestling team has had a mixed season so far, with some strong wins but also a tough loss against River Dell. The team's performance in the upcoming NJSIAA District 2 tournament will be closely watched by the local community.