Mason Livio couldn’t solve the puzzle of beating Oakcrest’s Hogan Horsey, but he didn’t have to. The Pinelands Regional junior is on his way to Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall.

After losing to Horsey in the 126-pound semifinals of the NJSIAA District 32 tournament a week earlier, Livio lost twice to the Oakcrest senior during the Region VIII tourney. However, the second time was in a battle for third place in the region, which meant Livio earned a spot in this week’s state finals.