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Jamestown Today
By the People, for the People
6 area wrestlers reach state quarterfinals
Southwestern's Torres brothers, Falconer/Cassadaga Valley's Newman and Braley among local standouts advancing at NYSPHSAA wrestling championships
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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Six local wrestlers, including the Torres brothers from Southwestern, Dylan Newman and Patrick Braley from Falconer/Cassadaga Valley, Tavio Hoose from Southwestern, and Kasen Hardy from Salamanca, have reached the quarterfinals of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Division 2 wrestling championships at MVP Arena in Albany. Several other local wrestlers are still alive in the consolation bracket.
Why it matters
The success of these local wrestlers at the state tournament showcases the strength of the wrestling programs in the region and the hard work and dedication of the athletes. Advancing to the quarterfinals is a significant achievement, and these wrestlers have the opportunity to place and earn a spot on the podium.
The details
Miles Torres of Southwestern fought back from an early deficit to defeat No. 10 Jonah Stevens of Salem/Cambridge-II 8-4 in the 118-pound prequarterfinals. His older brother, senior Adrian Torres, dominated his 110-pound match against Coda Clifford of Canton-X with a 19-5 major decision. Falconer/Cassadaga Valley's Dylan Newman had two quick pins to reach the 126-pound prequarterfinals, where he defeated 6-seed Colin Logalbo of Little Falls-III. Teammate Patrick Braley, the 5-seed at 190 pounds, survived a scare against No. 21 Benjamin Rivera of Port Jervis-IX to earn a pin and a spot in the quarterfinals. Southwestern's Tavio Hoose recorded a 19-4 technical fall victory over No. 13 Jackson Peet of Caledonia-Mumford-V in the 190-pound prequarterfinals. Salamanca's Kasen Hardy, the 4-seed at 285 pounds, pinned No. 13 Lincoln Cha of Cold Spring Harbor-VIII in the second round to advance.
- The NYSPHSAA wrestling championships are taking place at MVP Arena in Albany on Friday, February 27, 2026.
The players
Miles Torres
A wrestler for Southwestern High School.
Adrian Torres
A senior wrestler for Southwestern High School and the older brother of Miles Torres.
Dylan Newman
A wrestler for Falconer/Cassadaga Valley High School.
Patrick Braley
A junior wrestler for Falconer/Cassadaga Valley High School.
Tavio Hoose
A wrestler for Southwestern High School.
Kasen Hardy
A sophomore wrestler for Salamanca High School.
What’s next
The wrestlers who advanced to the quarterfinals will continue competing in the tournament, with the semifinals and finals taking place on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
The takeaway
The success of these local wrestlers at the state tournament is a testament to the strength of wrestling programs in the region and the dedication of the athletes. Advancing to the quarterfinals is a significant achievement, and these wrestlers have the opportunity to place and earn a spot on the podium, which would be a great accomplishment for their schools and communities.
