Hopatcong's Wrestlers Fold in Atlantic City

It was a rough Friday in Atlantic City for Hopatcong. And, no, we're not talking about at the blackjack tables.

Chiefs seniors Dan Haines and Miguel Burgos each lost in the preliminary round of the NJSIAA wrestling state tournament.

Haines (125 pounds) was pinned for the first time this season by Paulsboro's Dontay Scott in 5:26. It was Haines' fourth trip to Atlantic City. He placed as a freshman at 103 pounds.

Burgos (160 pounds) made his first Boardwalk Hall visit. But it was bittersweet. He lost to Paulsboro's Anthony Dawson, 5-1.

• Editor’s note: Want to see how Patch area wrestlers do at Atlantic City as it happens? Come back to Patch on Saturday for live updates beginning at 10 a.m. for the quarterfinal round and wrestlebacks, and then again at 5 p.m. for semifinals and another round of wrestlebacks. Don’t forget to come back on Sunday for live updates from the consolation finals and championship matches.