Sam Cali “Battle for the Belt” Invitational to be Held This Weekend
Jan 10 | Wrestling
Two-day tournament named after late Rutgers wrestler
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – The inaugural Sam Cali "Battle for the Belt" Invitational will be held this Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 13-14, in West Orange, New Jersey. The tournament is in the memory and honor of Sam Cali, a former Rutgers wrestler who tragically passed away during the summer of 2016.
The tournament is run by the Samuel D.J. Cali Foundation, a 501 (c)3 Non-Profit organization. More information on the tournament can be found here.
Prior to the 2017-18 season, RU reached 2,000 season tickets sold in memory of Cali. As a result of reaching the 2,000 goal, an anonymous donor will donate $100,000 back to the program towards the naming of a Rutgers wrestling assistant coach's office at the new RWJBarnabas Health Athletic Performance Center in Cali's honor.
Cali was redshirted as a true freshman in 2015-16 after competing in three events for the Scarlet Knights - the National Collegiate Open, the Wilkes University Open and the Nittany Lion Open. A two-time district champion and NJSIAA placewinner at Don Bosco Prep, Cali tallied an 89-28 record throughout his high school career. He placed fourth at the Beast of the East and third at the NJSIAA State Championships at 132 pounds as a senior.
Follow Rutgers Athletics on Facebook (www.facebook.com/RutgersAthletics) and Twitter (@RUAthletics) for all of the latest news and updates. For specific updates regarding Rutgers wrestling, follow the program on Twitter (@RUWrestling) and Instagram (@RUWrestling). Fans can receive timely information, including special offers and giveaways throughout the year on our social media outlets along with www.ScarletKnights.com.
The tournament is run by the Samuel D.J. Cali Foundation, a 501 (c)3 Non-Profit organization. More information on the tournament can be found here.
Prior to the 2017-18 season, RU reached 2,000 season tickets sold in memory of Cali. As a result of reaching the 2,000 goal, an anonymous donor will donate $100,000 back to the program towards the naming of a Rutgers wrestling assistant coach's office at the new RWJBarnabas Health Athletic Performance Center in Cali's honor.
Cali was redshirted as a true freshman in 2015-16 after competing in three events for the Scarlet Knights - the National Collegiate Open, the Wilkes University Open and the Nittany Lion Open. A two-time district champion and NJSIAA placewinner at Don Bosco Prep, Cali tallied an 89-28 record throughout his high school career. He placed fourth at the Beast of the East and third at the NJSIAA State Championships at 132 pounds as a senior.
Follow Rutgers Athletics on Facebook (www.facebook.com/RutgersAthletics) and Twitter (@RUAthletics) for all of the latest news and updates. For specific updates regarding Rutgers wrestling, follow the program on Twitter (@RUWrestling) and Instagram (@RUWrestling). Fans can receive timely information, including special offers and giveaways throughout the year on our social media outlets along with www.ScarletKnights.com.
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