MACON — There's already been more than enough success to go around the mats of northeast Georgia this wrestling season.
Jefferson and Commerce continued their dominance, while Buford defended its title and North Hall started what it hopes a new dynasty at the state duals in January.
Those victories only served to whet the appetite, however, and you can bet that members of the Dragons, Tigers, Wolves and Trojans -- as well as wrestlers from throughout the area -- want more as they head south for the state Traditionals this weekend in Macon.
The aforementioned programs have plenty of tradition to uphold, as Jefferson will gun for its 18th straight GHSA Traditional crown and 21st overall, while Commerce eyes a fifth straight, and sixth overall. Buford, meanwhile, is the defending Class AAAAA champ, and is looking for its third overall. And North Hall is hoping for a Class AAA sweep of state crowns this season, as it takes 10 competitors to the tournament. The Dragons qualified 13 wrestlers in the Class AAAA bracket, while the Tigers (Class A) and Wolves (Class AAAAA) each take 12 to the Macon Coliseum.
And that's the tip of the iceberg, for while those programs may have their eye on an overall crown, plenty of individuals from northeast Georgia will also gun for personal glory. For a complete look at every wrestler that qualified for state traditionals thriough area and sectional meets, simply scroll down.
The meet begins on Thursday for Classes AAAAAAA-AAAA, while Classes AAA-A get going on Friday. All champions will be crowned on Saturday, beginning at 3 p.m.
For more information on the meet, click here.
2018 STATE TRADITIONAL WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITORS
Northeast Georgia-based wrestlers
Listed by school, weight class
Banks County (Class AA)
Parker Hobson - 113 pounds
Terrance Walker - 195
Zack Dean - 220
Buford (Class AAAAA)
Nick Cambria - 106
Ashton Logan - 113
Dylan Bozoian - 120
Kyle McCullough - 126
Nick Stonecheck - 132
Blaine Bergey - 138
Charlie Darracott - 145
Alcien Mendoza - 152
Cooper Roberts - 170
Tristan Bozoian - 182
Billy Barber - 195
Quentin Skinner - 285
Chestatee (Class AAAA)
Bryan Ramos - 106
Caleb Carter - 113
Pascual Velasquez - 120
Gavin Cunningham - 126
Chino Ortiz - 170
Juaquin Aguillares - 285
Commerce (Class A)
Bryson Flint - 106
Dawson Legg - 113
Dylan Legg - 120
Tucker Flint - 138
Kole Burchett - 145
Nick Patrick - 152
Chase Forrester - 160
Braxton Legg - 170
Elijah Burns - 182
Knox Allen 195
Cody Ridley - 220
Cade Ridley - 285
Dawson County (Class AAA)
Kelton LeBaron - 120
Wyatt Smith - 126
Levi Baggett - 182
East Hall (Class AAA)
Luis Garcia - 120
Michael Woods - 152
Blake Nix - 170
Fannin County (Class AAA)
Landon Galloway - 113
Turner McCay - 126
Bradley Flowers - 285
Flowery Branch (Class AAAAA)
Jarrett Greene - 106
Tyler Webb - 138
Wyatt Sladek - 152
Wyatt Barlow - 160
Clayton Walzcuk - 285
Gainesville (Class AAAAAA)
Malique Johnson - 145
Habersham Central (Class AAAAAA)
Allen Haynes - 113
Luke McLain - 160
Richard Windham - 195
Joey Palanco - 285
Jackson County (Class AAA)
Joey Sosebee - 106
Jake Weatherly - 113
Ben Gilbreath - 145
Jon Koning - 195
Devonte Stephens - 220
Jefferson (Class AAAA)
Tyson Thurmond - 106
Mason Mingus - 113
Jared Blackburn - 120
Ian Statia - 126
Dawson Bates - 132
Cole Potts - 138
Coy Strong - 145
Nolan Sorrow - 152
Ryan Hurd - 160
Mason Corbett - 170
James Phaturos - 182
Allen Hunter - 195
Gavin London - 285
Johnson (Class AAAAA)
Titan Carr - 106
Alex Pham - 120
Rolondo Guerrero - 195
Lumpkin County (Class AAA)
Keller Brown - 138
Nolan Wheeler - 145
Levi Seabolt - 152
Sam Irwin - 170
Aaron Hopkins - 220
Josh Chastain - 285
North Hall (Class AAA)
Jack Whitmire - 106
Jacob Pedraza - 113
Matt Glenn - 120
John Pedraza - 126
Bryson Smith - 132
Cody Smith - 138
Dalton Battle - 145
Seth Carlton - 182
Logan Hawthorne - 195
Bowie Eisenberg - 285
Rabun County (Class AA)
Austin Hunt - 120
Riverside Military (Class A)
Carter Sullivan - 160
Maksym Robinouych - 182
Andrew Bauer - 285
Stephens County (Class AAAA)
Nikko Beady - 132
Bailey McKee - 170
Gavin Walker - 220
Towns County (Class A)
Garrett Oakes - 106
Kolby Rogers - 160
Tyler Swanger - 170
Harold Cox - 220
Union County (Class AAA)
Isaac Tritt - 145
West Hall (Class AAAA)
Scott Agodelo - 113
John Maynard - 132
Parker Campellone - 145
Ricardo Vazquez - 195
Damien Fouts - 220
White County (Class AAAA)
Dawson Motes - 113
Sean Wurtz - 120
Joe Luthi - 132
Matt Jenkins - 138
Devin Sullens - 220
Deejay Fleming - 285
