Mat Dogs impress at area traditional tournament, send 13 to sectionals

MORGAN COUNTY

  • Sophomore Tripp Davis, who placed second in the 165-pound weight division, forces his opponent onto the mat. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff
    Sophomore Tripp Davis, who placed second in the 165-pound weight division, forces his opponent onto the mat. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff
  • Sophomore Kaleo Willcoxson tries to pin his Harlem opponent. He ended up placing first in the 175-pound weight division. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff
    Sophomore Kaleo Willcoxson tries to pin his Harlem opponent. He ended up placing first in the 175-pound weight division. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff
Morgan County’s wrestling team had an impressive showing at the Area 4-AAA traditional tournament on Feb. 3. The Mat Dogs hosted the Academy of Richmond County, Salem, Harlem, Hephzibah, and Cross Creek, but blew away their competition. They qualified 13 wrestlers – in different weight classes – for sectionals next week. Morgan County wrestling head coach Duane Turner emphasized how well his…

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