A fund was set up for the children of Tommy Dell and contributions can be made payable to:
Shannon Dell, c/o Main Street Advisors, LLC
205 East Main Street
Westminster, MD 21157

Tommy Dell Scholarship

The Tommy Dell Scholarship (minimum $1000) is available to graduating high school senior wrestlers who are planning to pursue higher education at a two or four-year institution.

Qualifications include;

• Previously wrestling for the Manchester Junior League Wrestling Program

• Maintaining an overall high school GPA of 2.5 or higher

• Consistently demonstrating good sportsmanship/leadership, and showing good standing in their school/community

Interested candidates must submit a completed application, high school transcripts, two Letters of Recommendation, and a maximum 500-word essay on how the sport of wrestling has played a role in their life. 

Click here for Tommy Dell Scholarship Application Packet

For more information, please contact Lindsay Dell dellfamily6@yahoo.com

Tommy Dell Scholarship Winners

- 2018 -

Ryan Thomas
Ryan wrestled for the Manchester Wrestling Program from 2005 through 2014, before moving on to wrestle for Loyola High School.  At Loyola, while wrestling in the MIAA Tournaments, he placed 5th during his freshman and sophomore years; and 6th during his junior and senior years. During the private school state tournaments, he placed 5th as a freshman, 4th as a sophomore, 8th as a junior, and 7th as a senior. Ryan was rookie of the year at Loyola after his freshman year, and became a team captain during his junior and senior years at Loyola. Ryan completed his career at Loyola with 119 wins. Ryan will attend Loyola University in the Fall 2018. Congratulations to Ryan on receiving the 2018 Tommy Dell Scholarship!

Troy Warner
Troy wrestled for the Manchester Wrestling Program from 2005 through 2010.  He then went on to wrestle at Manchester Valley High School (MVHS) where he lead his team in pins and qualified for the regional tournament during his junior year.  During his senior year at MVHS, Troy was elected team captain, and went on to make 1st Team All-County, was a regional finalist, and placed 8th in the Maryland State Tournament.  Troy plans to attend a four year university. Congratulations to Troy on being a recipient of the 2018 Tommy Dell Scholarship!

- 2017 -

Zach McAleer
Zach wrestled for the Manchester Wrestling Program from 2005 until 2013, where he then went on to wrestle at MVHS.  He was a three-time finalist in the Carroll County Wrestling Tournament, winning the tournament in 2017.  Prior to that, in 2016, Zach placed third in the 1A/2A West Regional Tourney, and then went on to place 5th in the state tournament.  In 2017, Zach won the 3A/4A North Regional Tourney, and placed 6th in the state tournament.  He holds the MVHS record with 140 career wins.  Zach plans to attend McDaniel College in the fall of 2017, majoring in physical therapy. Congratulations to Zach!

- 2016 -

Logan Rill
Logan began his wrestling career in the Manchester Wrestling Program. Upon reaching high school, Logan chose to attend Mt. Saint Joseph (MSJ) High School where his older brother Tyler had attended.  Logan wrestled and played football at MSJ.  During his senior year at MSJ, he placed in the Beast of the East Tournament...one of the toughest high school tournaments in the country.  Later that season, he won the MIAA tournament, and then went on to place 2nd in the states.  The following weekend, Logan placed 5th in the National Prep Tournament, beating the kid who had beaten him at the state tournament.  Logan will attend the State University of New York at Buffalo, where he plans to major in Business and continue his wrestling career.

Connor Waskiewicz
Connor began his wrestling career in the Manchester Wrestling Program, where he competed for six years until he began his high school career at North Carroll High School (NCHS).  At NCHS, he competed in football, wrestling and lacrosse.  He was named Captain in all three sports during his senior year.  Connor wrestled at the varsity level all four years at NCHS.  During his senior year in high school, Connor placed 1st in the county tournament, 2nd at the regional tournament, and capping off his senior year by placing 6th at the Maryland State Tournament.  Connor will attend West Virginia University in the Fall 2016 and plans to major in Business, focusing on Accounting or Finance.

- 2015 -

Owen Rill
Owen wrestled for the Manchester Wrestling Program from 2006-2011.  He then went on to wrestle at North Carroll High School where he accumulated a career record of 133-20, and was a state champion in 2015. Owen plans to attend Carroll Community College in the fall of 2015, and then transfer to the University of Maryland and major in Business Management. He loves to hunt, fish and play any sport. In the future, he would like to help coach the Manchester Wrestling Program. 

Jimmy Guercio
Jimmy wrestled for Manchester Wrestling from 2007 to 2011. He was a Varsity wrestler for the three years he attended Winters Mill and was a captain his junior year. Jimmy transferred to Manchester Valley for his senior year where he again was a captain for the Varsity wrestling team. In addition to his high school teams, he also wrestled with the Haines Gladiator Wrestling Club throughout the off-seasons. His senior year he was a County Champion, Regional runner up and placed third at the State Tournament. In addition to wrestling, Jimmy also holds a black belt in Kenpo Karate and helps teach at his Dad’s martial arts school. While in high school, Jimmy completed the Culinary Arts Program at the Carroll County Career and Tech Center. Next fall, he plans to attend college to further his education in the culinary field.

- 2014 -

Jake Arnold
Jake wrestled for the Manchester Wrestling Program before competing at Manchester Valley High School (MVHS). Jake was a two-year varsity wrestler for MVHS, where he place 4th in the county tournament as a senior. He was also a member of the National Honor Society, serving as a Service Chair for two years. Jake also competed on MVHS'...s varsity cross country team, where he was a team captain for his senior year. He is currently working towards his Eagle Scout with Manchester Troop 320. Jake will attend Towson University in the fall of 2014, majoring in Forensic Chemistry. Congratulations Jake, on being a recipient of the 2014 Tommy Dell Scholarship!

Logan Hull
Logan began his wrestling career in 2007, wrestling for the Manchester Wrestling Program. He went on to compete at Manchester Valley High School where he was a 4-year varsity wrestler, and voted team captain during his senior year. He placed 5th at the 2014 Maryland State Wrestling Championships. In the fall of 2014, Logan will be attending the Community College of Baltimore County to begin studying to become a Toyota Certified Technician. Congratulations Logan, on being a recipient of the 2014 Tommy Dell Scholarship!

- 2013 -

Chris McAleer
Chris McAleer was a three year varsity wrestler on the Manchester Valley High School (MVHS) wrestling team.  He was co-captain of the wrestling team during his junior and senior seasons.  He was also a three-year varsity letter winner on the MVHS cross country team; during his senior season, he was a captain of the cross country team.  Chris was a Carroll County wrestling champion, and placed sixth in the Maryland State Wrestling Championships during his senior season.  He was also a member of the National Honor Society and the Teaching Academy of Maryland.  He plans to attend McDaniel College, and major in chemistry, and eventually obtain a Master's Degree in Education. Chris will receive $1500 towards his education as part of the Tommy Dell Scholarship.

Colby Janowitz
Colby Janowitz was a four year varsity wrestler on the Manchester Valley High School (MVHS) wrestling team.  He was co-captain of the wrestling team during his junior and senior seasons.  He also played two years of varsity football at MVHS.  Colby won Carroll County wrestling titles during his freshman and senior seasons, and was the first MVHS wrestler to place in the Maryland State Wrestling Championships.  He placed second in states during his junior year, and third in states his senior year.  Colby plans to attend Penn College of Technology, and major in Culinary Arts. Colby will receive $1000 towards his college education as part of the Tommy Dell Scholarship.  

- 2012 -

Keegan Farley
Keegan was an outstanding wrestler and football player at NCHS, and he will be attending McDaniel College in the fall of 2012. He plans to major in Political Science, and eventually go to law school to become a criminal defense attorney. He is the president of the NCHS Varsity Club, and is also a member of the National Honor Society and the Student Government Association. Keegan was twice named as a 1st Team All-Conference linebacker in football, and he was a 2012 Carroll County wrestling champion, and he took 3rd place at the 2012 Maryland State Wrestling Championships.

Tyler Rill
Tyler was an outstanding wrestler at Mt. St. Joseph High School, where he also played football. He will be attending Bloomsburg University (PA) in the fall of 2012, where he plans to continue his wrestling career. Tyler plans to major in Business, and to eventually run his own farming operation. Tyler has held leadership positions in 4-H throughout the years, and has been heavily involved in fundraising activities for many different charitable organizations. Tyler received many wrestling accolades while attending MSJHS. He was named captain of the wrestling team for his junior and senior years. He capped off his senior campaign by placing 1st in the Maryland Independent School Championships, and the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association Championships.