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Valley Falls Short in Group 4 Championship Bout, Earns Trip to Atlantic City
New Providence wrestler Braeden Valley clinches NJSIAA State Tournament berth despite losing in Group 4 final
Published on Mar. 7, 2026
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New Providence High School's Braeden Valley came up just short of the Group 4 wrestling title, falling 3-0 by decision to Anthony Borrometi of St. Peter's Prep in the championship round. However, Valley's runner-up finish has earned him a berth in the NJSIAA State Tournament at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, the pinnacle of high school wrestling in New Jersey.
Why it matters
Despite falling just short of the Group 4 title, Valley's impressive tournament run and qualification for the prestigious NJSIAA State Tournament highlights the strength of the New Providence wrestling program and Valley's own skills as a top-tier high school wrestler in the state.
The details
Valley, a senior and the No. 1 seed, entered the tournament as the District 13 champion. He opened with a bye before dispatching Marley McCowen of Colonia by medical default in the quarterfinals. In the semifinals, Valley pinned Daniel Gonzalez of Rahway at the 4:20 mark to advance to the championship round. Facing Borrometi, also a senior, Valley was unable to find the decisive moment, dropping a 3-0 decision to the St. Peter's Prep wrestler in the final.
- The Group 4 championship bout took place on March 7, 2026.
- Valley will now compete at the NJSIAA State Tournament in Atlantic City.
The players
Braeden Valley
A senior wrestler from New Providence High School who was the No. 1 seed and District 13 champion in the Group 4 tournament.
Anthony Borrometi
A senior wrestler from St. Peter's Prep who defeated Valley 3-0 in the Group 4 championship bout.
What’s next
Valley will now turn his attention to the NJSIAA State Tournament in Atlantic City, where he will compete among the best wrestlers in the state for a chance at a coveted state title.
The takeaway
While Valley came up just short of the Group 4 title, his strong performance and qualification for the prestigious NJSIAA State Tournament demonstrates the continued excellence of the New Providence wrestling program and Valley's own potential to achieve greatness at the highest level of high school wrestling in New Jersey.
