Mat Dogs send eight to state traditional championships

MORGAN COUNTY
  • Paul Bessette is one of two Mat Dogs returning to the traditional state championships in Macon. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff
    Paul Bessette is one of two Mat Dogs returning to the traditional state championships in Macon. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff
  • Caleb Turner is primed to have a good showing in Macon, wrestling in the heavyweight division.. LANCE MCCURLEY Staff
    Caleb Turner is primed to have a good showing in Macon, wrestling in the heavyweight division.. LANCE MCCURLEY Staff

    Morgan County had a strong showing at last week's Class 2A sectional round of the traditional tournament.

    The Mat Dogs sent 13 grapplers to sectionals, as eight moved on to the state competition in Macon on Thursday.

    Morgan County head coach Duane Turner is excited for the guys who advanced and get to wrestle for a state title.

    “I’m proud of all eight guys who made it to state,” Turner said. “All of …