WNY Athletics Wrestler of the Week: Johnny Vicario

Eden senior Johnny Vicario has been selected as the WNY Athletics Wrestler of the Week for results from the NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships, February 25th & 26th, 2022.

Vicario wrestled to a NYS runner-up finish in the 126-pound Division II bracket last weekend in Albany. Vicario started the tournament as the 7-seed in the weight class, first earning a quality pin over the 10-seeded wrestler. Vicario went on to defeat the 2-seed and returning NYS place winner convincingly, 8-4, before taking down the 2-seed, 8-5, in the semifinals to advance to the title match.

Vicario earned his first Section VI individual title and finishes with a 43-9 overall record this season. Johnny maintains high grades and his coaches describe him as polite, self-motivated, hardworking, and a mentor to the younger wrestlers.