Sachem North is throwing it down on the mat this year, posting an undefeated record so far in the 2025-26 varsity wrestling season.
The Sachem North Arrows Varsity Wrestling is a member of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) and competes in League II. The Arrows are led by 8th-year head coach Anthony Marino. He spent two years as an assistant before taking over at the helm. Prior to coaching, Marino graduated from Sachem North, bringing a sense of familiarity as he stepped into the role.
Sachem North currently boasts a 14-0-0 record this season. An undefeated record in wrestling is a culmination of hard work and dedication to craft. The Arrows’ head coach spoke about the work ethic his team possesses.
“I mean, the guys have worked super, super hard this season. Almost my entire starting lineup has been working in the offseason as well. So, a lot of guys just committed to getting better throughout the year. They’re a great group of kids that really like being around each other, which makes the team chemistry so much better. We just work on constantly trying to build that camaraderie as well as reinforcing important skills in the room, technique-wise,” said Sachem North Head Coach Anthony Marino.
Sachem North has proved to be a tough opponent on the mat this season. What they’re doing is just one of the reasons why they’ve been so successful.
“We don’t stop wrestling. Whistle to whistle, our kids are nonstop moving and looking to put points on the board, and just a relentless pace and very good conditioning,” Marino told The Messenger.
Every team has a few athletes who stand out; the Arrows are no different. Their four guys are an integral part of the team and their success on and off the mat. The Arrows have a 44-man roster, compiled of a mix of veterans and underclassmen.
“We have Jack Cusumano, Josh Thomas, Valdey Pierre, and Thomas Vecchio; those are four of our best wrestlers. They’re all ranked in the state right now. All four of those guys have shown exemplary dedication and work ethic in the room; they are constantly trying to improve themselves every day and practice. Whether we are going through kind of like a slower day or a faster pace day. They’re going in there to get 1% better every day, and it shows. A lot of them have wrestled for a long time now, and every year, they just get a little bit better and a little bit more tenacious. So, they do a great job of leading by example, and then also leading vocally on the mat since three of them, Jack, Valdey, and Tommy are all captains, and Josh is a junior, but also acts as the leader in the room,” said Marino.
This season, the Arrows celebrated Josh Thomas’ 100th career win. Jack Cusumano, Thomas Vecchio, and Valdey Pierre were recognized by Newsday as Top 50 Wrestlers on Long Island. The Arrows competed in the Joe Davidson Wrestling Tournament and took home first place overall, 11 of their wrestlers finished in the top five in their weight class. They also competed in the Sprig Gardner tournament, taking home the first-place prize.
Exciting things are happening for the Sachem North Arrows. One thing’s for sure; they’re going to give 110% effort every time they step on the mat.
