The Summit Wrestling Club hosted the Summit-Joe Stanco Memorial Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 4 at the Abington Heights High School. 275 wrestlers competed in the event.
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- Jacob Felton ties up with his opponent.
- Eddie Reed fights to get out from bottom.
- Rodman Azar works for a pin.
- The Summit Wrestling Club hosted the Summit-Joe Stanco Memorial Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 4 at the Abington Heights High School. 275 wrestlers competed in the event.
- Bradyen Franey cheers on his teammates.
- Alex Beck prepares for his bout.
- Coaches Jason Beck, left, and Rod Azar encourage wrestlers as a match ends.
- Parker Full eyes the competition.
- Parker Full goes for a takedown.
- Summit Wresting Club members from left: Nathan Barrett, Rodman Azar, Jacob Felton and Hawley Lynott
- Zachary Brower, left, and Chace Berry wait for their turn to wrestle.
- Braghan Pallis, right, talks to his teammate before a match.

Emma Black is a photographer and writes Up Close and Personal, which spotlights people from all walks of life in NEPA who have a unique skill, craft, talent or trade. She is a graduate of Abington Heights High School and University of Scranton, where she studied journalism and electronic media. Emma has been with Times-Shamrock Communications since 2016 and enjoys playing, coaching and following soccer; exploring international cuisine; and doing arts and crafts in her free time. Contact: eblack@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9100; @emmablack_13