Morris Knolls 119-pounder Adam Ramadan works Jeff Nichols of Wayne Valley during their championship bout at the Parsippany Christmas Tournamentt. Ramadan won, 6-4, in overtime.

Morris Knolls Jan Rosenberg controls Parsippany's Sam Kovacs during their title bout at 103. Rosenberg won with a third-period pin 5:08.

Steve McKowen of Morris Knolls controls Jason Zuninga of Wayne Valley in their title match at 125. McKowen became the Eagles' third champion when he pinned Zuninga in 1:54.

Padric Hartnett works his opponent on his way to a consolation-round

victory and a third-place medal in the tournament.

Luke Homeijer of Morris Knolls (left) and Eddie DiLaura of Boonton had a good go at each other in the 189 final with DiLaura coming out on top, 5-4, for the title.

Morris Knolls 215-pounder Steve Lane works against Hani Katerji

 of Wayne Valley in their title bout. Katerji won with a pin.

Kevin Weis, Knolls' 152-pounder, won this semifinal match but became the Eagles' fourth runnerup when he lost a 1-0 decision to Nick Kromka of Parsippany in the title bout.

The seven Morris Knolls High School wrestlers who reached the championship bouts  of the Parsippany Christmas Wrestling Tournament at Parsippany High School on Wednesday, Dec. 30 strike a pose: In front, Jan Rosenberg, 103 champ; standing, left to right: Steven McKowen, 125 champ; Kevin Weis, 152 runnerup; Adam Ramadan, 119 champ; Steve Lane, 215 runnerup; heavyweight Joe Flora, runnerup; and Luke Homeijer, 189 runnerup. Knolls finished in a tie for second with the host Parsippany club with Wayne Valley taking the team title. The story  can be found by pointing to the 'Morris Knolls Home' button in the menu bar at the left and then clicking on 'MK Wrestling' when the sub menu pops up. More photos can be found by pointing to the 'Winter Sports Albums' button and the clicking on 'MK Par Tourney' in the sub menu.
Photo by Kris McKowen