At last night’s Board of Commissioners meeting, Commissioner Mauro G. Tucci, with the entire support of the Board of Commissioners (BOC), presented resolutions and honored the Nutley Girls Competition Cheer team. The 2024 Girls Competition Cheer team are six-time division champions for the 2024 competition season.

Girls Competition Cheer Team members include: Lindsey Baker, Bella Calo, Ava Centeno, Sara Dabkowski, Veronica Dabkowski, Zoe Davis, Gianna Delaney, Leigha Derco, Sophia Harris, Avery Higgin, Dylan Jasnowitz, Brooklyn Knott, Morgan McCann, Grace Miller, Madelyn Mitschow, Gabriella Nason, Kiley Ostrowski, Emme Rado, Daniella Roman, Charlotte Romonowski, Peyton Sanchez, Ava Segarra, Allison Spina, Madison Toppeta, Mariana Torrillo and Grace Williams. 

Head coach Jaime Ardizzone, along with high school cheerleader volunteers Caitlin Chua and Jenny Gugliuzza, worked tirelessly to train and guide these athletes to an outstanding season.

Commissioner Tucci and the BOC also recognized Nutley High School wrestlers Isabella Bobadilla, Carina Rivera and Brandon Toranzo.  

Bobadilla posted a three-year win total of 59 wins, which is the most wins for a female wrestler’s career in Nutley High School. Isabella finished third in the North 1 and completed her senior year finishing 8th in the NJSIAA Girls’ State Tournament in 2024. 

Rivera, a junior, has posted a two-year win total of 52 wins and finished third in the North 1. Shecompleted her junior year finishing 7th in the NJSIAA Girls’ State Tournament in 2024.

Toranzo, a senior, began his career by participating in the Nutley Jr. Wrestling program, where he demonstrated sportsmanship, talent and determination during his elementary school wrestling seasons. Brandon had an incredible two-year run at Nutley High School, posting a two-year record of 86 wins and 4 losses. Heis a two-time Essex County champion, two-time outstanding wrestler and two-time District 10 Champion. He finished first in Region 3 and completed his senior year finishing 3rd in the NJSIAA state tournament in 2024.

“All of these young people have shown sportsmanship, talent, determination and a great work ethic throughout their careers,” Tucci said. “We are proud to celebrate their accomplishments representing our great township.”