A graduate of Lancaster HS, Greg Stoos began officiating with the NFWOA in 1975 joining the likes of legends named Joe Rizzo, Russ MacKellar, Harvey Lyndaker, Joe Shifflet, Jerry Wright, and Vito Stella. After 46 seasons, Greg has decided to hang up his whistle, and will be greatly missed by his fellow officials, section six …
Although the governor has given approval for “high risk” winter sports to begin play in New York State, local county health departments moved to delay the start of wrestling season until the spring season due to concerns over COVID-19. Here is the statement they released: “Revisions to the guidance relaxed certain restrictions on higher-risk sports, …
The Niagara Frontier Wrestling Officials Association sent a crew of officials and volunteers to the NYSPHSAA Championship tournament in 2020. Working officials included Jesse Beers, Tom Cinelli, and Dan Hanley. Table volunteers included Greg Stoos, Kevin Gallagher, Mike Grant, Lyle Grant and Mike Reynolds (representing the STWOA). Herman Wooten manned the “on deck” corral once …
The NFWOA honored retired member Nancy Tucker with the 2020 Outstanding Contributor award. Following many years as a wrestling mom at St. Joe’s high school, Nancy spent 12 years as an official with the NFWOA. Her contributions to the association are greatly appreciated and missed. Nancy served as the NFWOA Treasurer and as the coordinator …
Cousins Justin (Niagara Wheatfield) and Willie (Niagara Falls) McDougald and Jaden Heers (Newfane) each take home state titles for section 6 at the 2020 NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships. Read the full story here at WNY Athletics.