WRESTLING PROFILE

103 pounds

Senior Evan Zupko has owned this starting spot for the past four years. Because of academic problems, last was his first year of competing in area and state. He won first p;ace in area and made it to the quarterfinal round of the state tournament before being eliminate. He won 42 matches (52 if counting forfeits) last season and was first or second in every tournament he wrestled. The only factor that could keep him out of the hunt for a state championship is his weight. He and his doctor have concluded that he can safely wrestle 103 this season.

112 pounds

Sophomore Randolph Jackson has worked hard during the off-season to learn the required techniques for this position. He naturally weights under 103, so he will be available at 103 in the event Evan Zupko is too heavy. More likely, he will be a light 112 pounder who will give us points by being a smart wrestler. Sophomore Terry Hilton is capable of giving Randolph a run for the starting spot.

119 pounds

Sophomore Chuck Gaughf will join the list of champions at this weight class. He wrestled 112 last year and was an area champion and set the school record for the most wins by a freshman at 30 (39 with forfeits). He has placed in several National High School Coaches Invitational Tournaments and has attended at least one wrestling camp every summer.

125/130 pounds

Junior Gamie Patten will be the wrestler to beat at this weight. He won 26 matches his freshman year and then hurt his ankle during his sophomore season and still was the region bonze medalist. He will be ready this season. Sophomore Shane Stinson will be one of the leading competitors at his weight. He was runner-up at 119 last year, but will have to work hard to make it to the finals this year.

135 pounds

Freshman Joey Knox is the wrestler to beat in this weight class in Georgia. He has worked hard during the season and during the off-season to be a nationally ranked wrestler. His runner-up finish inthe National High School Coaches Invitational Tournament and his first place finish in several regional tournaments mark him as one of the best freshman in the nation. However, there will be a lot of upper classmen who will be eager to welcome him to high school. Senior Brian Whittle is one of the top candidates.

140 pounds

Junior Will Knox is the top candidate for this position. Will maybe one of the most technically proficient wrestlers and scored many tough upset victories last year. His runner-up at 130 marked him as one of the top wrestlers in our region. He is eager to show everyone that he is the best wrestler at this weight.

145 pounds

Junior Joe Walker has improved year by year and is ready to be the region champion this year. He was runner-up last year and has been working hard to settle the score from last year.

152 pounds

Sophomore Gabriel Riley worked very hard this summer at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes wrestling camp to gain the foundational techniques required to be an outstanding wrestling.

160 pounds

There are several wrestlers ready to take this position. Senior Jimmy Fraley will miss the first part of the season due to academic ineligibility. However, he was the 152 region champion last year and should be ready to wrestle. Junior Jacob Hancock worked hard during the FCA wrestling camp and will pull the slack in the first semester and may be able to earn the varsity slot on his own record. Freshman Jonathan Clark had a good cross country season and is a strong athlete who can make a difference this year.

171 pounds

The loser of the wrestle-off at 160 will wrestle at 171 pounds. However, we are looking for the athlete who weights 171 pounds that can lead us to a region championship. Two football players will help out here. Freshman Kelsey Howington and Sophomore JoJuan Green.

189/215 pounds

Senior Jerrico Jackson worked hard during the off-season and learned some techniques that will improve his third place finish from last year. Senior Scott Hayes moved in from Birmingham and will improve our team at these weights. In addition, Freshman Kyle Howington will help.

275 pounds

This weight class is wide open. We have not been strong in this class since Robin Bailey was area champion in 1998. We believe that we can find the athletes who will excel in the heavyweight class.

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