A New Jersey High School Wrestling Star won a regional title on Saturday after the decision of a judge to destroy a disqualification against him during a fight in the stands during the district tournament last week.
Anthony Knox, from the St. John Vianey High School in Holmdel, got the way on Friday evening to struggle in the 126 pound competition at Lacey High School. A judge destroyed the New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSiaa) to disqualify him after Knox was involved in a fight in the stands during the district tournament.
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Anthony Knox by St. John Vianey competes in their 126-pound quarterfinals of the NJSIAA Region 7 tournament on February 28, 2025, in Lacey, NJ (Peter Ackerman/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
De Melee involved his father, Anthony Sr. Both Knox men were seen in handcuffs after the incident.
The Cornell Commit defeated Lacey’s Aidan Flynn to win the title.
Knox is now on his way to win his fourth consecutive state title in NJSIAA Wrestling Championships in Atlantic City this weekend. The NJSIAA asked for a stay Of the judge’s decision, which, if approved, could mean that Knox would be set aside for the tournament.
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Anthony Knox by St. John Vianey competes in their 126-pound quarterfinals of the NJSIAA Region 7 tournament on February 28, 2025, in Lacey, NJ (Peter Ackerman/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
“Back to the plan,” he wrote as a caption for a reel he placed on his Instagram account. “#4Xstatechamp.”
Lancers -head coach Chris Notte praised Knox’s ability to hold and concentrate on winning his game on Friday despite all the drama around him.
“He wasn’t nervous at all, he was the same Anthony Knox,” Notte told nj.com. “He had the same murderer instinct and sparkled in his eyes. He went outside, did the work and went home with good sportiness.”
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Anthony Knox competes (Imagn)
Knox would become the fifth four -time champion of the state if he competes this weekend and wins the tournament, according to the Asbury Park Press.
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