Keith earns some redemption

Shoreham-Wading River senior Steven Keith defeated Justis Flamio of Mahopac in the 119-pound finals of the Eastern States Classic Saturday. Keith lost to Flamio in the semifinals of the state tournament a year ago, ending his bid for a second straight state title. Keith won a 10-2 major decision. Last year Flamio won 8-3 in the state semifinals before losing to Syosset's Nick Arujau.

Keith, however, did beat Flamio at the Eastern States last year as well, 10-0, so it's no guarantee come state tournament time.

Also at the Eastern States, Rocky Point junior Stephen Dutton won the 135-pound title. He beat Andrew Lenzi of Fordham Prep in the finals, 9-1.

Dutton's teammate, Billy Coggins, won the 160-pound title over local rival T.J. Neidhart of Shoreham-Wading River, 3-2.

Miller Place senior Zach Buonaiuto lost to Shenendehowa's Austin Meys in the 189 finals. Meys, the defending state champion, is one of the top overall wrestlers in the country and the road to a state title goes directly through him. Meys pinned Buonaiuto in 1:11, handing him his first loss of the season. Still a good tournament for Buonaiuto, who has rarely been tested thus far in Suffolk County.