Mat Rats defend title

Heavyweight Jesse Lyon pinned his opponent in the first period to lift the Brick Recreation Mat Rats I team overMorris Hills, 50-45, in the finals to defend its War at the Shore title at VeteransMemorialMiddle School on Sunday.

DanWatson decisioned his opponent at 140 poundsto give Mat RatsIa44-39 lead, but Vic Rivera got pinned at 150 as Morris Hills went ahead, 45-44, to set up the dramatic finish.

Mat Rats II finished in seventh place, beating Roselle Park, 76-23. Nick Melon at 76 pounds andMattMoore at 114 each won three bouts, including a pin and a major decision. Hayden Hrymack, who went unbeaten during the regular season, was 2-0 with a pin. Justin McLaughlin went 2-1 at 100, with both wins coming via pin.