January 17, 2012

Hilton HS Wrestling Coach Chuck Partridge retires in 2011; record 330/85; honored at Clayton Barnard Tournament Jan. 13-14, 2012

After more than two decades of coaching Chuck Partridge, Hilton High School Social Studies teacher, has retired from coaching wrestling at Hilton High School September 2011.  He was honored Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, at the 32nd Annual Clayton Barnard Wrestling Tournament held at Hilton High School. 

Coach Partridge was recognized at the Tournament for his many years of service and dedication to the Hilton High School Wrestling program.  He was presented with a plaque and was honored in front of the wrestlers, coaches, and many fans at the start of the finals of the tournament on Saturday night.

"Chuck is highly respected within Section V and New York State for his coaching and impact on the sport of wrestling. Chuck has made a tremendous impact on not only our program here in Hilton but also through-out Section V and NY State," said. Hilton CSD Athletic Director Michael Giruzzi, CAA.  "Chuck has coached in our program for the past 28 years, 23 of them as the varsity head coach. He is a major reason why our program is considered one of the best in Monroe County and Section V."  

Chuck has posted over 330 wins as a varsity coach with only 85 losses.  He earned his 300th win as a varsity wrestling coach December 18, 2009.   Read more about Athletics in Hilton.

For the 15th consecutive year, Spencerport HS won the Barnard Tournament posting a 282.5 total with Brockport at 211.5; Webster Schroeder at 190.5; Fairport at 175.5; and Hilton at 169.0.  Hilton sophomore Vincent DePrez maintained his unbeaten record [32-0] winning at 113 lbs. 

New Varsity Wrestling Coach in Hilton is Craig Gross, Physical Education teacher at Hilton High School.