Court Grants Wrestler Anthony Knox Temporary Reprieve to Compete for Historic Fourth State Title

New Jersey's top high school wrestler, previously disqualified after a brawl, is allowed to continue competing as the state association plans an appeal.

Anthony Knox, a three-time New Jersey state champion and top-ranked 126-pound wrestler in the U.S., was initially disqualified after leaving the bench during a brawl at the NJ District 25 Wrestling Tournament.
The altercation, involving Knox's father and spectators, led to both being arrested; Knox stated he entered the stands to protect his family from alleged threats and slurs.
A Mercer County judge issued a temporary restraining order lifting Knox's disqualification, allowing him to compete in the Region 7 tournament and potentially the state championships next weekend.
The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association strongly disagrees with the court's decision and plans to appeal, citing violations of its sportsmanship policy.
Despite the controversy, Knox's commitment to wrestle at Cornell University remains unaffected, with his collegiate future secure regardless of the outcome of the high school season.