Del Val’s winter pep rally and 2025 Gold Rush raise school spirit

Finley Busch, Alyssa Deets, Ella Genovese, Illy Mavraj, and Lhiam Murphy

January 17, 2025

Neha Sethi

Del Val wrestling team’s Dawg Pile before the Gold Rush begins.

On Jan. 8, 2025, Del Val competed against North Hunterdon in the annual Gold Rush.

After a difficult, but close, match for Del Val, they lost to North Hunterdon, 34 – 33.

The Wing Bowl mascot, played by senior Bryan Sozanski, appears to cheer on the contestants.

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Junior Alex Apgar, 2024’s Wing Bowl winner, prepares to compete in the Wing Bowl

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Head of the math department, Ryan Murphy, dresses up as Kirby for the teachers’ inflatables race. The race takes place as final decisions are made in the Wing Bowl championship.

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The trophy awarded to the winner of the Wing Bowl, Jack Hancsin.

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Del Val Varsity wrestlers, Brandon Sozanski and Julian Bednar, watching the Del Val JV team wrestle before the Gold Rush.

Lhiam Murphy

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Before the Gold Rush, North Hunterdon and Del Val’s captains meet with the referees of the match.

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North Hunterdon’s wrestling team is one of Del Val’s biggest rivals, causing tension throughout the match.

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Del Val cheerleaders perform to support the wrestlers during the Gold Rush.

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Del Val senior wrestler Jaden Perez receives the 100 win plaque after he pinned his opponent.

Lhiam Murphy

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Coach Andy Fitz coaching freshman Tanner Donaruma during a brief pause in the match.

Lhiam Murphy

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Jaden Perez of Del Val and Matthew Esposito of North Hunterdon won the Daniel Hutchins Outstanding Wrestler Award.

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Perez hugs Phil Hutchins, the brother of Daniel, after winning. Phil presents the award to honor his brother and family.

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About the Contributors

Finley Busch, Reporter

Finley Busch is a freshman at Del Val. This is her first year on “The Delphi.” She loves to play volleyball and lacrosse.

Alyssa Deets, Reporter

Alyssa Deets is a freshman at Del Val, and this is her first year on "The Delphi." She is also on the field hockey team.

Ella Genovese, Managing Editor

Ella Genovese is a sophomore at Del Val. This is her second year writing for “The Delphi.” She is the Managing and Sports Editor for this year. She also is a stage manager for this year's fall play and enjoys being involved in the theater department. In her free time, Ella likes to swim, read, write and listen to music.

Illy Mavraj, Reporter

Illy Mavraj is a freshman at Del Val and this is her first year reporting for "The Delphi." She also does cheerleading.

Lhiam Murphy, Reporter

Lhiam Murphy is a sophomore at Del Val and this is his first year on "The Delphi." In his free time, he plays football.

Lillyana DeMartino, Photo Editor

Lillyana is a first year reporter for "The Delphi." Lillyana is a competitive gymnast who loves to write and take pictures in her free time. She is very excited for her first year with “The Delphi.”

Neha Sethi, Video Editor

Neha is a junior at Del Val and is the Video Editor for "The Delphi." She is apart of the Biomedical Science Academy, Key Club and Peer Leaders. In her free time, she loves to play sports and watch TV shows.

Gianna Roberts, Editor-in-chief

Gianna is a junior at Del Val and this is her third year working on "The Delphi," now as the Editor-in-chief. In her free time, Gianna enjoys baking, reading and listening to music, especially Taylor Swift. In addition to "The Delphi," Gianna is apart of Quill and Scroll, Model UN, Peer Leaders and Habitat for Humanity.