Judge reverses ban on star high school wrestler that was arrested; can compete for fourth straight state title

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After initially being barred from competing for a fourth-straight high school wrestling title, Anthony Knox is set to vie for a four-peat after all.

The New Jersey wrestler was originally disqualified from the state tournament after getting involved in a brawl that ended with him and his dad arrested.

The incident happened at the NJ District 25 Wrestling Tournament at Collingswood High School, according to NJ.com, and Knox is accused of sprinting into the stands, where a brawl began between his father, Anthony Knox Sr., and fans watching the tournament. 

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126: Anthony Knox (SJV) p. Hunter Borer :21. St. John Vianney Wrestling defeats Southern Regional 33-27 in Holmdel, NJ on January 8, 2025. (IMAGN)

However, Mercer County Superior Court Judge Patrick Bartels granted Knox Jr. a temporary restraining order from his ban on Friday, which, at the moment, allows him to compete.

The New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association, which Knox Jr. filed a lawsuit against, said they planned to appeal the court's decision that they "strongly disagree" with.

Videos appearing online showed the fight breaking out and working its way down the bleachers. 

After the dust settled, Jersey Sports Zone reported that both Knox Sr. and Knox Jr. were detained by police after the brawl, which occurred after the 190-pound final. This came after Knox had won his latest 126-pound district title. 

Anthony Knox of St. John Vianney vs Kurt Wehner of Donovan Catholic in Boys 120 lbs. final. Boys Wrestling finals at the NJSIAA State Wrestling Championships in Atlantic City on March 2, 2024 (IMAGN)

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