06/13/2026
Strong showing for the Silverbacks at the Good Fight Scranton Scramble.
The day started with Mason Veina earning a silver medal in his jiu-jitsu tournament debut! Only two months and some change into training with us. Mason has shown the type of dedication, hunger to learn, and work ethic that make him a perfect fit at NLGA
Billy Costner went 1-1 giving up 60 pounds to his opponent and still took it to overtime. That’s not a loss. That’s grit, poise, and tenacity on full display.
Mike Wahlers went 0-2 in his first ever grappling tournament. And his second match looked nothing like his first. That growth in real time — that’s exactly what this is about.
But the moment of the day belongs to Brian Porcello.
0-2 in his first tournament performance. GOLD today.
I’m not always the easiest coach to train under. I demand a lot — in understanding, in ex*****on, in standards. I challenge these athletes constantly.
And they meet it. Every. Single. Time.
To say I’m proud is an understatement.
The best part?
We’re just getting started.
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