Northeast Georgia area wrestlers took the next step toward possible state titles Saturday in Traditional Sectionals held around the state.
Each classification held two Sectionals to pare down the field. Class A and AA took the top four in each Sectional while Classes AAA to AAAAAA took the top eight in each Sectional to make up the field for next week's Traditional State Championship round, which will be held at the Infinite Energy Center in Gwinnett County.
Defending state champions Commerce (Class A) and Jefferson (Class AAA) both had huge days. Commerce pushed through all 14 wrestlers to the championship round while Jefferson sent 13 into the championship round.
Jackson County and Lumpkin County each had 10 wrestlers advance in Class AAA while and North Hall and Buford in Class AAAA both sent 10 to the championship round.
Below is a look at the top finishers in the Sectionals that involved northeast Georgia teams:
Class A B Sectional (at Mt. Zion, Carroll):
Commerce advanced all 14 wrestlers, including 10 that grabbed No. 1 seeds, into next week’s Traditional state title tournament, including producing 10 champions Saturday at the Class A Sectionals at Mt. Zion, Carroll.
106:
- Tucker Flint, Commerce
- Karlos Nadal, Mt. Pisgah
- Joseph Vatour, Athens Christian
- Bolen Stricklin, Trion
113:
- Kole Burchett, Commerce
- Que beasley, Mt. Zion
- Isaac Zefo, Mount Paran
- Clayton Hall, Athens Christian
120:
- Jacob Brewer, Commerce
- Jacob Watson, North Cobb Christian
- Jamey Floyd, Trion
- Jack Kirkpatrick, St. Francis
126:
- Jack Hale, Mount Vernon
- Dylan Deaton, Commerce
- Ashton Robinson, Mt. Zion
- Thomas Mitchell, Towns County
132:
- Cole Luallen, Trion
- Dalton Flint, Commerce
- Crofford Helton, Mt. Zion
- Ethan Sparks, St. Francis
138:
- Collin Greer, Landmark Christian
- Austin Brock, Commerce
- Mark Watson, North Cobb Christian
- Matt Lewis, Mount Vernon
145:
- Owen Brown, Commerce
- Cal Helton, Mt. Zion
- Branson Bowman, Trion
- Blaine Rogers, Towns County
152:
- Pierce Erhardt, Mt. Pisgah
- Nathan Shirley, Fellowship Christian
- Nick Patrick, Commerce
- Andrew McGuire, Trion
160:
- Chase Forrester, Commerce
- Scott Frazier, Trion
- John Franke, St. Francis
- Cole Helton, Mt. Zion
170:
- Knox Allen, Commerce
- Jake Wells, Trion
- Daulton Rogers, Towns County
- Joshua Cobb, Landmark Christian
182:
- Cole Chancey, Commerce
- Logan Blevins, Trion
- Matthew Fezza, St. Francis
- Tommy Stupek, Mount Vernon
195:
- Dontavious Mosley, Commerce
- Garrett Harris, Mount Paran
- Stephen Agan, St. Francis
- Aidan Brock, Trion
220:
- Michael Patton, Commerce
- Daniel Anderson, Mt. Zion
- Aaron Nalepa, George Walton
- Henri Reynoso, Trion
285:
- Cade Ridley, Commerce
- Chandler Butler, Mt. Zion
- Seth Cox, Trion
- David Sanford, Athens Christian
Class AAA A Sectional (at Morgan County):
Jeffrerson produced six No. 1 seeds but was pushed by both Jackson County and Lumpkin County, who both sent 10 to the championship round. East Hall and Banks County each had five advance.
106:
- Ian Stacia, Jefferson
- Devin Mullinax, Banks County
- Wyatt Smith, Dawson County
- Cruz Arrendondo, Toombs County
- Devan Moore, Appling County
- Mason Adams, Morgan County
- Jeren Davis, Elbert County
- McCrae Claas, Oconee County
113:
- Dawson Bates, Jefferson
- Jordan Silvey, Oconee County
- Kelton LeBaron, Dawson County
- Ricardo Santana, Toombs County
- Chase Pritchett, Franklin County
- Martrez Huff, Elbert County
- Trey Butler, Savannah Arts Academy
- Zane Poe, Lumpkin County
120:
- Mitchell McGhee, Jefferson
- Luke Gonzalez, Jackson County
- Jamarcus Allen, Elbert County
- Logan Brown, Lumpkin County
- Kevin Berisko, Morgan County
- James Stoudenmire, East Hall
- Gage Clark, Toombs County
- Robbie Campbell, West Hall
126:
- Will Davidson, East Hall
- Cole Potts, Jefferson
- Jacob Love, Jackson County
- Scotty Arthur, Appling County
- Christian Grauberger, Dodge County
- Taylor Webb, Oconee County
- Eugenio Manilla, West Hall
- Bradley Graff, Lumpkin County
132:
- Tanner Thurmond, Jefferson
- Chandler Saine, Jackson County
- Mokeil Eason, Appling County
- Garner Drummond, Morgan County
- Will Folger, Islands
- Justin Hall, Toombs County
- Branden Garnto, Lumpkin County
- Justin Wheat, Fannin County
138:
- Jody McAllister, Morgan County
- Christian Hardin, Franklin County
- Chris McCrackin, Banks County
- Coy Strong, Jefferson
- Zack Bolton, Elbert County
- Jordan Williams, Jackson County
- Tristan Rhodes, East Hall
- Cole Hopkins, Lumpkin County
145:
- Jacob Lindenmeyer, East Jackson
- Luke Mitchell, Morgan County
- Connor Crump, Jackson County
- Carter Hopkins, Lumpkin County
- GeQuan Fletcher, Glenn Hills
- Jacob Webb, Oconee County
- Abe Hafez, Franklin County
- Jesse Bridgewater, West Hall
152:
- Kevin Almond, Elbert County
- Will Ballard, Jefferson
- Dalton Malone, Pierce County
- Eshun Hall, Franklin County
- Jared Cannon, Dodge County
- Mason Woodham, Morgan County
- Tyler Sosebee, Jackson County
- Carson Roberts, Toombs County
160:
- Chris Couch, Oconee County
- Antonio Robinson, Morgan County
- Nathan Belch, Toombs County
- Mason Corbett, Jefferson
- Chris Guthrie, Banks County
- Jeremy Whalen, Dawson County
- Colton Carpenter, Fannin County
- Logan Coker, Franklin County
170:
- Rexx Hallyburton, Oconee County
- Dylan Gouine, Banks County
- Chuck Allen, Jefferson
- Davey Jennings, Jackson County
- Will Morrison, Lumpkin County
- BJ Bradford, Elbert County
- Caleb Johnson, Appling County
- Joseph Smith, East Hall
182:
- Caleb Little, Jefferson
- Dmonta Wright, Morgan County
- John Brooks, Banks County
- Noah Denard, Lumpkin County
- Kevin Thompson, East Hall
- John Herrin, Brantley County
- Anthony Wingfield, Jackson County
- Devin Almond, Elbert County
195:
- Deshon Lester, Jefferson
- AJ Edmond, Elbert County
- Tay Brown, Oconee County
- Justin Cantrell, Lumpkin County
- Tyler Daniels, Brantley County
- Ladarrius Andrews, Morgan County
- Ian Kessler, Pierce County
- Camron McCloud, Dodge County
220:
- Zach Matthews, Lumpkin County
- Ervin Mincey, Toombs County
- Cole Lewis, Brantley County
- Jackson Bowen, Jefferson
- Dalton Sikes, Oconee County
- Ashton Gibson, Elbert County
- Noah Breakspear, Jackson County
- Alex West, Savannah Arts Academy
285:
- Aaron Spires, Dodge County
- Nick Holman, Jefferson
- Justin Young, Appling County
- Stephen King, Jackson County
- Jeremy Wilson, Islands
- Andrew Harris, Oconee County
- Brandon McGarity, Franklin County
- Marco Brown, Josey
Class AAAA A Sectional (at West Laurens):
Both North Hall Buford pushed through the most wrestlers on the day with 10 apiece. Marist had nine advance.
The Trojans had three wrestlers take top seeds and three others finish second while the Wolves produced two No. 1 seeds and two second place finishers. White County had two second place finishers.
106:
- Logan Ashton, Buford
- Matt Glenn, North Hall
- Ricardo Romero, Locust Grove
- Jake Boyd, Marist
- Jared Herrera, West Laurens
- Jaquante McLaughlin, New Hampstead
- Austin Durham, White County
- Tarique Gilmore, Lithonia
113:
- Andrew Pace, Marist
- Logan McGowan, West Laurens
- Anthony Thomas, Eastside
- Mike Rietrib, North Hall
- Kyle McCullough, Buford
- Konner Alejandro, Locust Grove
- Antaures Jackson, Eagles landing
- Ryan Miller, Madison County
120:
- Cody Bond, Madison County
- Cory Garrison, White County
- Augie Rodriquez, Locust Grove
- John Pedraza, North Hall
- Josh Ravenel, Monroe Area
- Max Tewksbury, Eastside
- Carlos Goodman, Redan
- John Webb, Lithonia
126:
- Reed Bethune, Marist
- Matt Jenkins, White County
- David Baros, Locust Grove
- Javon Jones, Stephens County
- Alcien Mendoza, Buford
- Noah Shannon, Walnut Grove
- Dakeeton Brown, Burke County
- RhaQuan Clyde, Mt. Zion-Jonesboro
132:
- Blake Beasley, West Laurens
- Bimysola Attobra, Lithonia
- Grey Bethune, Marist
- Stevonta Jones, Burke County
- David Sprague, North Oconee
- Ta’Nell Boley, Eastside
- Corey Kindell, Stephens County
- Josh Swope, Walnut Grove
138:
- Marvin Cunningham, Chestatee
- Trent Ferguson, Buford
- Matthew Sewell, North Hall
- Jake Murray, Stephens County
- Khyree Alexander, Arabia Mountain
- Justin Smith, Locust Grove
- Noah Savage, Eastside
- Seth Gibby, Walnut Grove
145:
- Jack Barber, Buford
- William Ray, Walnut Grove
- Max Spearman, St. Pius
- Matthew McClellan, Chestatee
- Will Johnson, West Laurens
- Matt Guest, Eastside
- Jay Stowe, Stephens County
- Ezekel Brown, Locust Grove
152:
- Ben Deal, West Laurens
- Cooper Roberts, Buford
- Jacob Oneal, Locust Grove
- Trea Terry, New Hampstead
- Matt Malcolm, Eastside
- Johnny Pamphile, Hampton
- Willis Tolbert, Burke County
- Max Blanchard, Marist
160:
- Michael Carew, North Hall
- Zack Ramirez, Marist
- Cameron Butler, West Laurens
- Tristan Bozoian, Buford
- Hunter Fleming, Locust Grove
- Sean Hill, Jonesboro
- Laim Henderson, Chamblee
- Cody Hawks, Madison County
170:
- Nick Whitemore, North Hall
- Jaime Arroyo, Chestatee
- Jack Marsh, St. Pius
- Champ Leddon, Locust Grove
- Ty Knight, West Laurens
- Chris Bradley, Marist
- Jaylon Odom, Burke County
- Gage Carter, Windsor Forest
182:
- Isaiah Hale, North Hall
- Tyler Mobley, Locust Grove
- Robert Larmore, Marist
- Levi Leach, Walnut Grove
- Isaac Alarcon, Chestatee
- Jordan Wiley, Madison County
- Eric Sheats, Monroe Area
- Will Foster, Hampton
195:
- Jaquan Stinson, Howard
- Darrien Ingram, North Hall
- Jack Ness, Buford
- Cameron Self, Marist
- Stephen Kreyenbuhl, North Oconee
- Kellen Haynes, St. Pius
- Amari Hardeman, Eastside
- Kolbe Alexander, Arabia Mountain
220:
- Eric Long, St. Pius
- Randy Galvan, North Hall
- Monez Charles, Hampton
- Jake Holman, Johnson
- Malik Paris, Redan
- Michael Farmer, Burke County
- Quentin Skinner, Buford
- Simeon Rogers, Arabia Mountain
285:
- Joseph Horne, West Laurens
- Gabriel Howard, Howard
- Dakota Cox, Walnut Grove
- Cody Drake, Monroe Area
- Cody Marchbanks, North Hall
- Brandon Dixon, New Hampstead
- DJ Pinkard, Buford
- Deejay Fleming, White County
Class AAAAA A Sectional (at Lanier High):
It was a tough day for Area 8-AAAAA but host Lanier was able to push five into the state round. Josh Speight finished eighth in 106, Mackenzie Rannals took fourth in 113, Shoayb Saddiq was seventh in 145, Wilson Ethan sixth in 170, and Alejandro Garcia finished seventh in 182.
For Flowery Branch, Anthony Woodall finished second in 220, Ronald Link was third in 132, and Ian Augero fifth in 138.
Gainesville saw Jeferson Garcia take fourth in 138, Terrell Knight seventh in 160, and Anthony Constantini fifth in 195.
Cameron Best was the only wrestler to advance for Winder-Barrow finishing eighth in 285.
In the Class AA A Sectional at Greater Atlanta Christian, Rabun County’s Peyton Backer won the 285-pound division with Riverside Military Academy’s Quinton Monroe taking fourth in 285 for the only wrestlers to advance.
