Matthew Morrissey transfers to Bergen Catholic wrestling team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 2:34 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Matthew Morrissey has transferred to Bergen Catholic, the top wrestling team in North Jersey, after previously competing for Old Tappan. Morrissey, a two-time Bergen County finalist and recent state medalist, will wrestle at heavyweight for the Crusaders. He aims to bolster a team that finished with an 11-3 record last season and produced six state medalists. Bergen Catholic's head coach, Dom Santoli, indicated that this transfer allows for adjustments in the heavyweight lineup, as Ralphie Barca has chosen to move down to 215 pounds.
- •Morrissey is a two-time Bergen County finalist with a 59-13 career record.
- •Bergen Catholic went 11-3 last season and won the Bergen County championship.
- •Morrissey will fill the heavyweight spot after Ralphie Barca's move to 215 pounds.
- •The Crusaders produced six state medalists last season, including four underclassmen.
- •Morrissey previously placed seventh in the state as a sophomore.
- 2:34 PMYahoo Sports — State medalist wrestler transfers to No. 1 team in North Jersey
"One of the top wrestlers in North Jersey is on the move after reaching the state podium last season.
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