Port Jefferson Junior Takes State Wrestling Title

Matteo DeVincenzo, a junior at Earl L. Vandermeulen High School in Port Jefferson, secured the 113-pound wrestling title at the Eastern States Wrestling Classic at SUNY Sullivan in Loch Sheldrake, held on Jan. 10 and 11.

DeVincenzo earned the title after defeating several top competitors from four states, including New York champion Kyle Quinn of Wantagh in a final match, which ended 2-1.

“This win means a lot,” said DeVincenzo. “It places me higher in the rankings.”

This is not the first time DeVincenzo, who has been wrestling for six years, has found himself in the winner’s circle. He is currently running an undefeated season with a record of 31-0, and on Jan. 24 at the Armstrong meet, which took place at his high school, he earned his 100th career win.

DeVincenzo is also a two-time state finalist and placed fourth in the sophomore national wrestling competition.

Photo courtesy of the Port Jefferson School District.