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South Plainfield Today
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South Plainfield Youth Wrestling Delivers Dominant Performance
K-2 team wins 10 gold medals at Metuchen Grapplers Novice Tournament
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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The South Plainfield Youth Wrestling program's K-2 team had an outstanding performance at the Metuchen Grapplers Novice Tournament, winning 10 gold medals and showcasing a deep, competitive lineup. Several wrestlers, including Gerard Long Jr., Lorenzo Ruiz, and Lincoln King, won their brackets with back-to-back pins. The team also had strong showings from silver and bronze medalists, highlighting the program's depth and bright future.
Why it matters
The South Plainfield Youth Wrestling program has built a strong reputation for developing talented wrestlers, and this latest tournament performance underscores the program's continued success in nurturing young athletes and maintaining the town's proud wrestling tradition.
The details
The South Plainfield K-2 team delivered an impressive showing at the Metuchen Grapplers Novice Tournament, with 10 gold-medal finishes. Leading the charge were Gerard Long Jr. (52 lbs.), Lorenzo Ruiz (55 lbs.), and Lincoln King (60 lbs.), who each won their brackets with back-to-back pins. Other gold medalists included Jack Smolenski, Walter Smolenski, Luciano Ruiz, Christian Ng, Sam Grohowski, and Devansh Thorat, all of whom recorded bonus-point victories. The team also had a strong contingent of silver and bronze medalists, showcasing the program's depth and talent.
- The tournament took place this past weekend.
The players
South Plainfield Youth Wrestling program
A youth wrestling program in South Plainfield, New Jersey that has built a strong reputation for developing talented wrestlers and maintaining the town's proud wrestling tradition.
Gerard Long Jr.
A wrestler in the South Plainfield Youth Wrestling program who won the 52-pound bracket at the Metuchen Grapplers Novice Tournament with back-to-back pins.
Lorenzo Ruiz
A wrestler in the South Plainfield Youth Wrestling program who won the 55-pound bracket at the Metuchen Grapplers Novice Tournament with two decisive falls.
Lincoln King
A wrestler in the South Plainfield Youth Wrestling program who won the 60-pound bracket at the Metuchen Grapplers Novice Tournament with two decisive falls.
Jack Smolenski
A wrestler in the South Plainfield Youth Wrestling program who impressed with a pin and a technical fall at the Metuchen Grapplers Novice Tournament.
What’s next
The South Plainfield Youth Wrestling Varsity team will look to cap off their own undefeated season at the upcoming individual league tournament in Hillsborough this Sunday.
The takeaway
The South Plainfield Youth Wrestling program's impressive performance at the Metuchen Grapplers Novice Tournament showcases the depth and talent within the program, and underscores the town's continued commitment to developing young wrestlers and maintaining its proud wrestling tradition.
