๐คผโโ๏ธ๐ช We spent the weekend at one of the tougher wrestling tournaments in the country, Beast of the East, hosted at The University of Delaware in Newark, DE. ๐ฅ๐
๐๐ For those not familiar, only a couple other tournaments are even similar but there simply isn't a higher caliber of competition in high school wrestling. You're competing next to and frequently against kids ranked top 20, top 10, and even #1 in the country! ๐ค๐
๐๐ My high school junior, Carter Lanzilli (@carter_lanzilli), had himself a weekend and competed great. He came away with a winning record of 3-2, including a great takedown on the #10 ranked kid in country. ๐ฅ๐
๐ง ๐ฅ The key takeaway though is I noticed he leveled himself up mentally, with the help of Coach Joe Regan of RHS Wrestling. I'd be remiss to not also mention Coach Grant Paswall of GPS Wrestling. These guys are surgeons of the sport. ๐โก
๐๐ฅ My 7th grader, Joey Lanzilli (@joey_blaze8) also of GPS Wrestling, got to compete in Junior Beast, a separate tournament for youth wrestlers. He went 4-1, with his only loss being a 1st round super tight match that went to OT. He then went and took home 3rd place. ๐๐ช
๐คฉโญ The highlight of his weekend though, may have been meeting the current #1 ranked wrestler in the country and Virginia Tech commit, Bo Bassett (pictured). ๐๐ฅ
๐ค๐ท My college freshman, Lorenzo Lanzilli (@lozolanz13), should have been in Reno, LV wrestling with his college team, The Emmanuel Saints under Coach Nick Avery, another surgeon, at The Dollamur Reno Tournament of Champions.
๐๐ Unfortunately, when the flu travels those dorms it spreads like wild fire. It took him out of competition this weekend but we're thoroughly tracking, watching, and rooting for The Saints from afar! ๐ฃโค๏ธ
๐ฅน๐ TL;DR it was a great weekend where hard work paid off and visible growth was realized. I'm appreciative, humbled, & thankful my 3 boys get to compete at these levels, alongside such great coaches and friends.๐ My wife, Brenda Lanzilli (@blanzilli), was a rockstar at organizing food, schedules, & travel. ๐โฅ๏ธ
๐ ๐ On to Christmas ๐โจ
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Dinner is served..
๐ฟChive Butter Wild Caught Cod with Pesto Orzo and Roasted Carrots
๐ฟChicken Picatta over Penne Agelio e Olio
๐ฟPasta Primavera with Chickpeas
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New Recipe! Caramelized oven-roasted carrots tossed in a tangy pomegranate molasses.. a sweet and vibrant vegetable side side dish for fall and winter. ๐ฅฐ๐ ๐ฝ๏ธ๐งโ๐ณ
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I asked #GROK to "draw me". It gave me this picture and quote:
"https://t.co/uPvJsD0DhC's self-portrait in a cozy kitchen, surrounded by ingredients like polenta, Swiss chard, and baby bella mushrooms, with a backdrop of autumn wheat berry salad and a hint of BBQ sauce, reflecting a vibrant, food-loving personality."