New Jersey HS wrestling: Top athlete, Daddy Arrested after Anniversary During the Tournament
Anthony Knox Jr., Triple New Jersey High School State wrestling champion outside Saint John Vianney in Holmdel, he is disqualified to compete for his fourth direct state title after joining the altercation that ended with him and his father arrested.
The incident happened at the wrestling tournament of NJ District of 25 in Collingswood High School, according to Nj.com, and Knox was accused of sprinting on the stands where the quarrel between his father, Anthony Knox, and the fans watching the tournament, began.
The videos that appear on the net showed a fight and piercing a series of bleach.
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Anthony Knox Saint John Vianney controls Owen Gardner Paula VI during the 126-acid in the last round of the KollingSwood High School in the Collingswood High School on Saturday, February 2, 2025. Knox beat Garder 17-2. (Imagine)
When the dust settled down, Jersey Sports Zone reported that Knox Sr. and Knox Jr. Police detained after the altercation, which happened after the finals of 190 pounds. This came after Knox won his latest 126 -pound district title.
New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (Njsiaa) posted a statement about the matter after reviewing multiple Video angles of the quarrel, During which Knox Jr. ran from the floor of the gym in white to join the fight.
Knox Jr., Cornell Conding, is the best ranked 126-pound wrestler in the United States with a career record of 136-1 and 123 direct victories, including his district title.
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But they will not get a chance on the fourth state title because it is forbidden to participate in the national championship in Atlantic city.
“Earlier today, I informed the administration of Saint John Vianney High School that the wrestling of students-athletes in a weight grade of 126 kilograms is disqualified from the NJsia wrestling state tournament,” said Njsiaa Colleen Maguire CEO in a Fox News Digital statement.
“Disqualification was the result of my investigation into an incident that took place on Saturday, February 2, 2025, at the Collingswood High School High School. I found that a disqualified student-setting student had also violated sports management policy and the rule of leaving the abandonment of the area on leaving.
Anthony Knox from St. John Vianney against Kurt Wehner from Donovan Catholics in the Encrequetage Finals in the wrestling of 120 pounds at the NJsia Njsia national championship at Atlantic City on March 2, 2024. (Imagine)
“I would like to thank administrators and coaches from our members of the members and those spectators who made written statements and videos to help the investigation. I would also like to thank the safety of events and the Collingswood Police Directorate for their effective treatment with this incident, which allowed the tournament to be completed without further incident.
“I have not made this decision lightly. I am completely aware of the consequences of students. He is older, and this disqualification effectively ends up his high school career. However, my role is to support the integrity of high school athletics, ensuring that all participants adhere to the same rules and keep themselves in the same standards of sports and security.
“Let it be clear, the association cannot and will not approve the actions that violate their sports management policy or rules approved at school.”
As a result of disqualification, the 126 -pound classes were reviewed for a state tournament.
Anthony Knox from St. John Vianney Hunter Borer from Southern Regional Holmdel, NJ, 8 January 2025. (Imagine)
Knox Jr. He also published a statement On Instagram.
“As many of you know, I am disqualified from my next two games because of an unhappy incident that happened on the stand Collingswood HS Well, after I finished competition in the district tournament, “wrote Knox Jr. as I respect the NJsia’s decision, my family and I are currently reviewing our capabilities to determine the best course of action forward.
“I am disappointed in this outcome, but to stay happy and grateful for the possibilities I had. I am wicked by my teammates who still represent our school and a sport of wrestling with the same passion and dedication that brought us here. No matter what happens next, I will continue to train, compete and encourage myself as the best university and personally, I can be in what I was in to the University.
Anthony Knox from St. John Vianney’s Croat Braden Jones of Delbarton 4 January 2025 (IMGN)
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“Thank you all for constantly love and support. It really means the world to me. I am more motivated than ever and excited to prove to everyone what I already know, that I am the best.”
It is unknown whether the status of Knox Jr. has been affected by the status of Knox with Cornell University.
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