The move completely altered the match, and Ridgewood wrestling history. “I saw in an exchange earlier, she was on her feet and I knew I could get something,” Gusfa said. “I saw the Merkle ...

Francesca Gusfa of Ridgewood knows what it’s like to make a run to the state final. Last year, Gusfa advanced to the final match at 107 but came up short and finished as the runner-up.

Francesca Gusfa is the envy of the wrestling world. She has a new gold medal, a well-worn passport and something else to make her teammates jealous. The ability to eat whatever she wants.