JTOWN Magazine February 2011 Athlete of the Month
By Staff Report
Jackson Youth Wrestling wrestler Sebastian Rivera is the February athlete of the month after an outstanding undefeated season in the program. Rivera is our first non-high school recipient. He has achieved an incredible feat of 82 consecutive wins without a loss in the Jersey Shore Wrestling League.
At 12 years old, Rivera may have a slight upper hand on his opponents. Rivera’s dad Steven Rivera is the owner of Elite Wrestling in Jackson, a school that produces some of the top wrestlers in the Shore Conference. “He’s grown up around wrestlers.” the elder Rivera said “I don’t know if it’s an edge, but it’s something. Growing up amongst Frankie Edgar (UFC Lightweight Champion), Scott Winston and Vinny Dellefave, I guess he accepted the challenge to be like those he admires.”
In the Mix
Jackson Memorial’s Christa Evans finished second this month for her performance on the court, leading the Jaguars to another Class A South title and into the postseason. Evans was followed by Jackson Memorial wrestler Dallas Winston. Winston finished the season 34-2 and placed first at the District 21 individual tournament. Memorial Sophomore basketball rising star Hannah Missry finished 4th and all time career youth wrestling win holder Matt Russo finished 5th with his 109-3 career record!
Past Athlete/Player of the Month…
October 2010 Christa Evans Jackson Memorial Volleyball
November 2010 Sydney Lavan Jackson Memorial Soccer
December 2010 Doug Hamann Jackson Memorial Wrestling
January 2011 Chris Zak Jackson Liberty Wrestling
February 2011 Sebastian Rivera Jackson Youth Wrestling
The JTOWN Magazine Player/Athlete of the Month award is a monthly award given to one youth athlete in Jackson. It is selected by a panel of 5 Jackson residents. Any Jackson High School or youth sports athletes are eligible who play for a Jackson based team or league. Their achievements must have occurred or cumulated in the past 45 days. To nominate a player for Player/Athlete of the month, email their name, organization, accomplishment and/or statistics to news@jacksonnjonline.com.
Posted by Staff Report
on Feb 25 2011. Filed under Jackson Schools, Jackson Sports.
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