Oakton Wrestlers Battle to Make Top 10 in States

Oakton High School placed two wrestlers in the top eight in their weight classes at the Virginia AAA State Championships Feb. 16.  

Seniors Matt Notarangelo placed fourth at 170 pounds and Eddie Gerow ranked seventh at 126 pounds. Notarangelo and Gerow where the only two wrestlers from Oakton to make the state championships. Their showing placed the Cougars 22nd of 128 Schools.   

"Wrestling is one of the most gruelling and challenging sports in High School Athletics. It is physically and mentally demanding.  A wrestler must dedicate large amounts of time to perfect his skills and condition his body to reach the All-State level," said Frank Notarangelo. "Matt Notarangelo and Eddie Gerow are to be lauded for their achievements on the mat. Wrestling has prepared them for the rest of their lives."

Both Oakton wrestlers earned All-State honors. Notarangelo advanced to the semifinal match and captured fourth place. Gerow made it to the quarterfinals and battled to seventh place.  

Notarangelo placed third in the Concorde District championships and third in the region championships. Gerow placed second in districts and third in regions.  

The Concorde District and Northern Region competitions proved jam-packed with state placers this year. Robinson and Westfield ranked first and second in the state respectively. 

Information provided by Frank Notarangelo.