Roy-Hart senior wrestler Drew Hull has been selected as the 2013 Ilio DiPaolo Scholarship winner. Hull, the New York State Div II Champion at 145 lbs. Will receive the award Thursday night, May 23rd at the annual dinner held at DiPaolo’s restaurant in Blasdell. Hull will be one of six athletes in all receiving scholarships from the DiPaolo Scholarship Committee.

Drew Hull was 45-0 in his senior year at Roy-Hart and has a career mark of 176-26. Hull was the Div II finalist at the same weight last season and will be attending the University of Virginia in the fall as a member of the wrestling team. Hull carried a 94.8 grade average at Roy-Hart.

Winning the 2013 Gary Castanza Award, named after the late martial arts expert is Christian Saden of Fredonia who competed at the 220 lb. weight class. Saden had a 6th place finish at the NYS tourney in the Div II 220 lb. class and carried a 92.8 average at Fredonia.

The 2013 Destroyer Award, named after Hall of Fame Professional wrestler Dick Beyer, is Eric Lewandowski of Lancaster. Lewandowski was the Div I State finalist at the 145 lb. class.

The 2013 Bill Hein Dedicated Wrestler Award winner is Jude Gardner Jr. of Fredonia. Gardner was the 2013 3rd place finisher at the State tournament in the 145 lb. Div II class.

The Cauliflower Alley Club Award for 2013 is Anthony Liberatore of Williamsville South. Liberatore claimed 5th place at the NYS tourney at the 180 lb. class, Div I.

The 2013 St. Francis Football Captain Award winner is Jake Dolegala.The junior will return next season to play for Coach Jerry Smith’s Red Raiders.

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