Friends of Long Island Wrestling

07/18/2026

Uniondale High School, 1964.

06/15/2026

Lance Wade.
The name should be familiar to you.
He and his family need our help.
Wrestlers: step up.

03/29/2026

Look out NCAA! There's a Hurricane coming!

Congratulations to senior Dunia Sibomana (Long Beach) on winning the 120lbs bracket at NHSCA Senior Nationals. He wins 9-6 over 3x Missouri state champ Kaison Schreier in the finals.

Sibomana is now a 4x NHSCA All-American having previously finished 3rd, 5th, and 2nd. He ends his senior year on top of the NHSCA podium.

03/25/2026

We are saddened by the loss of our brother Peter Schlick, who passed away while getting ready to officiate a middle school wrestling match last Thursday.
He will be missed.

View Peter R Schlick's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

03/23/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The New York Downstate Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame is proud to recognize its finalists for the prestigious Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award and Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award, honoring outstanding achievement in wrestling, academics, and leadership.

Finalists
Tricia Saunders Award: Haley Gonzales (Hicksville), Gabrielle Severin (Bethpage)
Dave Schultz Award: Devin Downes (Plainedge), Dunia Sibomana (Long Beach)

Downstate Winners
🏆 Haley Gonzales
🏆 Dunia Sibomana

Each state selects one male and one female honoree to advance through regional consideration, with the opportunity to earn national recognition.

The Downstate Chapter proudly congratulates all finalists for their exceptional accomplishments and extends best wishes to Haley Gonzales and Dunia Sibomana as they advance to the next stage of the selection process.