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A new No. 1 team in the Shore Conference Wrestling Top 15. Who else made the cut?

Just like last season, when Southern and Christian Brothers Academy met Tuesday night, the result created a change in the Asbury Park Press' Shore Conference Top 15.

Christian Brothers Academy, by virtue of its dramatic 30-28 win over Southern in a classic match in front of a frenzied sold out crowd at CBA, moves into the No 1 spot. The Colts had been ranked No. 2 before the match. Southern drops to No. 2.

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CBA, with Alex Nini as one of its best wrestlers, moves into the No. 1 slot in the Asbury Park Press Top 15, with a 30-28 win over Southern Tuesday night.
CBA, with Alex Nini as one of its best wrestlers, moves into the No. 1 slot in the Asbury Park Press Top 15, with a 30-28 win over Southern Tuesday night.

Last year, Southern's thrilling 27-25 win in an instant classic in front of a frenzied sold out crowd at Southern, enabled the Rams to move into the No. 1 spot. Southern finished the season ranked No. 1.

CBA is now a heavy favorite to finish this season ranked No. 1.

The other movement in the rankings comes at the 9-11 spots, where Jackson Memorial and Point Pleasant Borough both move up a spot and Raritan drops to No. 11.

Here is this week's top 15 through matches of Monday night.

Through Monday

1. Christian Brothers Academy (6-1): Last week: No. 2.

The Colts defeated No. 2 Southern 30-28 Tuesday night. Earlier in the week, they defeat Middletown South 56-12. Then, at the Catholic School Duals, which it hosted, CBA defeated St. Joseph (Metuchen) 45-24; lost to St. Peter's Prep 42-24 and defeated Don Bosco Prep 37-36. St. Joseph (Metuchen) is ranked No. 15 in the NJWWA Top 20; St. Peter's Prep is No. 3 in the NJWWA Top 20 and Don Bosco Prep is ranked No. 9 in the NJWWA Top 20.

This week: Hosts Freehold (6-3) Wednesday and is at the Escape The Rock at Council Rock South (Pa.) Saturday and Sunday.

2. Southern (6-1): Last week: No. 1.

The Rams were defeated 30-28 by No. 1 CBA Tuesday night. Earlier in the week, they defeated No. 9 Jackson Memorial 56-7; Mount Olive, who is ranked No. 14 in the New Jersey Wrestling Writers Association Top 20, 42-21 and defending NJSIAA Group 2 champion High Point 45-12.

This week: Hosts Toms River East (2-1) Thursday night and Saturday and Sunday, they are at the Escape The Rock Tournament at Council Rock South (Pa.). High School

Southern, with Matt Henrich, as one of its leading wrestlers, was ranked No. 1 in the Asbury Park Press Top 15, headed into Tuesday night's match at No. 2 Christian Brothers Academy.
Southern, with Matt Henrich, as one of its leading wrestlers, was ranked No. 1 in the Asbury Park Press Top 15, headed into Tuesday night's match at No. 2 Christian Brothers Academy.

3. St. John Vianney (2-0): Last week: No. 3.

The Lancers won the team championship at the Shore Conference Tournament (Southern and CBA did not enter) and had three champions in two-time state champion Anthony Knox (126), two-time state medalist Patrick O'Keefe (132) and two-time state qualifier Cole Stangle (165). They also defeated No. 8 Red Bank Catholic 40-34 without Stangle and two-time state qualifier Jake Zaltsman.

This week: Wednesday vs. No. 12 Holmdel (6-1).

4. Brick Memorial (2-1): Last week: No. 4.

The Mustangs defeated Brick 62-10 and finished tied for seventh in the Shore Conference Tourmament with four top six finishers, including 215-pound runner-up Ben Szuba. Harvey Ludington, the 2022 175 pound state champion and 2023 175 pound runner-up, did not wrestle in the SCT because he will be wrestling in the Escape The Rock Tournament this weekend at Council Rock South (Pa.) High School.

This week: Wednesday at Toms River South (1-2): Thursday at No. 15 Jackson Liberty (3-1); Saturday at Cranford vs. Cranford (5-1) and St. Thomas Aquinas (7-1).

5. Rumson-Fair Haven (3-0): Last week: No. 5.

The Bulldogs defeated No. 12 Holmdel 51-13 and then finished second in the team standings in the Shore Conference Tournament with two champions in defending 215 pound state champion Hudson Skove (215) and freshman Sonny Amato (144) and a runner-up in Conor Delaney (190).

This week: Wednesday at No. 11 Raritan (4-3); Saturday at Jackson Liberty vs. No. 15 Jackson Liberty (3-1), Long Branch (3-2) and Westfield (4-3).

6. Howell (4-0): Last week: No. 6.

Howell defeated Freehold Township 65-12 and finished fourth in the Shore Conference Tournament with six top six finishers, including freshman Tanner Hodgins winning at 175 pounds.

This week: Thursday at No. 9 Jackson Memorial (4-2); Friday vs. No. 7 Middletown North (6-1); Saturday at Monroe vs. Monroe (9-0), Hightstown (8-1) and Absegami (1-2).

7. Middletown North (6-1): Last week: No. 7.

The Lions defeated Freehold 69-11 and finished tied for seventh in the Shore Conference Tournament with four top six finishers, including 157 pounder runner-up Matthew Castelli.

This week: Friday at No. 6 Howell (4-0); Saturday at Wall vs. Wall (3-2) and Somerville (2-0).

8. Red Bank Catholic (3-1): Last week: No. 8.

The Caseys were defeated 40-34 by No. 3 St. John Vianney and finished 11th in the Shore Conference Tourmament with two medalists in 106 pound champion Mike DiBiase (106) and a runner up in Frank Romeo (165).

This week: Saturday at Egg Harbor Township vs. Egg Harbor Township (3-5), Highland (8-2) and Sterling (1-8).

9. Jackson Memorial (4-2): Last week: No. 10.

The Jaguars were defeated 56-7 by No. 1 Southern and finished ninth in the Shore Conference with four top five finishers, led by third place Cael Huxford at 150.

This week: Wednesday at Toms River North (0-3;) Thursday vs. No. 6 Howell (4-0); Saturday at Ocean vs. No. 14 Ocean (3-1), Freehold Township (0-4) and DePaul (4-2).

10. Point Pleasant Borough (2-1): Last week: No. 11.

The Panthers defeated Donovan Catholic 41-23 and then finished third in the Shore Conference Tournament with champions Joseph DeAngelo (113), Jake Clayton (157), a runner-up in Ryan Acquisto (175) and a third place finisher in Frankie Burgio (126).

This week: Wednesday at Pinelands (1-2 and Friday vs. Lacey (3-2)

11. Raritan (4-3): Last week: No. 9.

The Rockets defeated Monmouth 61-13 and finished 19th in the Shore Conference Tournament, with two top six finishers, including 144 pound runner-up Zach Reilley.

This week: Wednesday vs. No. 5 Rumson-Fair Haven (3-0); Friday vs. No. 14 Ocean (3-1); Saturday vs. Middletown South (1-4), Edison (4-0), Glen Ridge (3-3).

12. Holmdel (6-1): Last week: No. 12.

The Hornets were defeated 51-13 by No. 5 Rumson-Fair Haven and then finished 20th in the Shore Conference Tournament and had their first SCT wrestling champion in sophomore Alex Reyes (190).

This week: Wednesday at No. 3 St. John Vianney (2-0); Saturday at the Buc Classic at Red Bank Regional.

13. Colts Neck (5-1: Last week: No. 13.

The Cougars took a major step toward the Shore Conference Class B South championship with a 42-24 win over Long Branch. Colts Neck has also already defeated Ocean. The Cougars were then 12th in the Shore Conference with three top four finishers, including 106-pound runner-up Ethan Michaels.

This week: Wednesday vs. No. 15 Jackson Liberty (3-1); Friday vs. Freehold (6-3); Saturday vs. Lacey (3-2), Manalapan (1-3) and Toms River East (2-1).

14. Ocean (3-1): Last week: No. 14.

The Spartans defeated Manasquan 46-24 and finished 15th in the Shore Conference and had four top six finishers, including 150-pound champion James Farina.

This week: Wednesday vs. Manalapan (1-3); Friday at No. 11 Raritan (4-3); Saturday vs. No. 9. Jackson Memorial (4-2), Freehold Township (0-4) and DePaul (4-2).

15. Jackson Liberty (3-1): Last week: No. 15.

The Lions defeated Barnegat 52-18 and then finished sixth in the Shore Conference Tournament with five top six finishers, including 113-pound runner-up Anthony Urso.

This week: Wednesday at No. 13 Colts Neck (5-1); Thursday vs. No. 4 Brick Memorial (2-1); Saturday vs. No. 5 Rumson-Fair Haven (3-0); Long Branch (3-2) and Westfield (4-3).

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