The Tonawanda News
North Tonawanda, NY — TONAWANDA NEWS PLAYER OF THE YEAR: WRESTLING
DYLAN CARUANA
SCHOOL: Kenmore West
GRADE: Sophomore
WEIGHT CLASS: 119 pounds
RECORD: 37-5 overall, 12-0 in dual meets.
SCOOP: Won Section VI title this season. ... Made first trip to state meet in February. ... Six tournament titles. ... Twice named most outstanding wrestler. ... 18 pins. ... Most overall team points (223). ... Most dual meet team points (53). ... Took second in sectionals and Class AAAA tournament as an eighth-grader.
COACH’S QUOTE: “He’s dominated his opponents (toward the end of the season). He’s been very tough to beat. His offense is coming from five or six different angles. He’s perfected five or six different takedowns, whereas most kids focus on one or two.”
— Kevin Day
