High School Weekend Wrap Up

Weekend of Nov 21-22

Tons of action across the Dirty South this weekend — and the season is officially heating up. Dive into the results below and check out my view of all the action. With a few big events still on deck for tomorrow and Wednesday, we’ll be tracking it all and rolling those results into next weekend’s wrap-up.

Enjoy the chaos, enjoy the competition — and have a great Thanksgiving holiday.

NOTES:

• Top Scorers: Those wrestlers that accumulated the most team points in the event.

• Gorriaran Award: Named for Manuel Gorriaran.

  He is best known for his insistence on the fall as the ultimate goal of amateur wrestling, and for inaugurating an award given at tournaments everywhere, the Gorriaran Trophy for the wrestler scoring the most falls in the least total time.

• How we define a “hammer” at an event isn’t limited to dominance alone. It might be the wrestler who delivers in the biggest moments, sparks their team in a pivotal dual, or outperforms their seed when it matters most. A hammer can even take a loss—sometimes the truest measure is battling back, grinding through the bracket, and fighting your way to third after an early setback.

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Gulf Coast Clash (Boys) at Mobile Convention Center

It appears the Gulf Coast Clash combined both the Elite and Varsity divisions into a single set of team standings, making the results impossible to separate cleanly. Because of that, team scores are not being reported for this event.

ELITE Division

Top Scorers:

• Bradley Williams, Spain Park – 34.0 pts

• Kristian Scott, Catholic – 33.5 pts

• Will Atkinson, Thompson – 33.5 pts

• Will Childs, Athens Christian – 33.5 pts

Gorriaran Award: Bradley Williams of Spain Park (5 falls in 6:52)

Champs:

106 - Four-seed Will Hughes of Athens Christian put together a breakout performance at 106 Elite, rolling to the title with a bye, a quarterfinal pin, a decisive semifinal win, and a dominant 13–1 major in the finals. Hughes controlled every match start to finish and left no doubt he belonged at the top of the podium.

1. Will Hughes (Athens Christian) – Champ, major decision in finals

2. Landon Blackwell (Zachary) – Runner-up, strong semifinal win over Landry of Jesuit 5-1

3. Paul Evans (Catholic) – Battled back with three straight consolation pins

4. Titus Slaughter (Oak Mountain) – Rebounded after semifinal loss to take 4th

113 - William Fontenot of Brother Martin was unstoppable at 113 Elite, tearing through the bracket with four tech falls and an 8–0 major in the semis. In the finals, he closed out a flawless weekend by rolling to a 21–5 tech over Grissom’s Jaxon Lambert, completing one of the most dominant title runs of the entire tournament.

1. William Fontenot (Brother Martin) – Tech fall in finals, four techs total

2. Jaxon Lambert (Grissom) – Runner-up, pinned his way to the finals

3. William Hodgin (Hewitt-Trussville) – Stormed back with four straight wins, including three falls

4. Jackson McGivney (Daphne) – Strong quarterfinal pin and solid semifinal appearance

120 - Braylen Johnson (Thompson) delivered one of the tournament’s most dominant performances, ripping through the 120 Elite bracket with four straight tech falls. He opened with back-to-back 18–3 and 22–4 techs, added another in the quarters, and overwhelmed John Thiele in the semifinals with a 21–5 tech. In the finals, Johnson stayed on the gas, putting up a 20–5 tech fall over Hewitt-Trussville’s Gavin Bittle.

1. Braylen Johnson (Thompson) – Four tech falls, dominant from start to finish

2. Gavin Bittle (Hewitt-Trussville) – Pinned his semifinal and rolled into the finals

3. Eli Carter (Southside Gadsden) – Battled back with multiple bonus-point wins, including two falls and a tech

4. Eli Vincent (Catholic) – Strong consolation run with two techs and a consi semifinal decision to place fourth

126 - Nate Manos (Athens Christian) put together a steady, disciplined march to the top of the 126 Elite bracket. After opening with a pair of falls and adding another in the quarterfinals, Manos edged Catholic’s Caleb Kirk in a tight 1–0 semifinal battle (they should’ve been on opposite sides of the bracket … Manos a South Carolina State Champ and a Knockout Champ and Kirk a very tough Louisiana Runner-up). In the finals he shifted gears, controlling the action throughout a 10–2 major decision over Desmond Brown to finish a spotless 5–0 championship run.

1. Nate Manos (Athens Christian) – Major decision in finals; three falls on the front side

2. Desmond Brown (Mount de Sales Academy) – Tech fall + major; strong run to the finals

3. Caleb Kirk (Catholic) – Dominated the backside of the bracket

4. Griffin Gardner (Oak Mountain) – Sudden-victory win in consos to secure fourth before injury default - big win over Landen Modica 4-3 TB1 in the quarters.

132 - Dylan Yarema (Pike Road) dominated the 132 Elite bracket from start to finish. He opened with a tech fall, rolled into a major in the quarters, and added another tech in the semis. In the finals he closed out a perfect 5–0 run with a 12–6 decision over Athens Christian’s Josh White — a wire-to-wire performance that showed bonus-point firepower.

1. Dylan Yarema (Pike Road) – Two techs and a major on the path to a decisive finals win

2. Josh White (Athens Christian) – Tech, medical forfeit, and a tight semifinal win over Jameson Thomas 11-9 to reach the finals

3. Jameson Thomas (Oak Mountain) – Techs his way to third with a dominant 15-0 win in the consi finals

4. Braden Gress (Spanish Fort) – Strong early wins and a semifinal appearance to take fourth

138 - Trey Denny (Oak Mountain) was in complete command from the opening whistle. He posted tech falls in both his first match and the quarters, followed by an 11–1 major in the semis. In the finals he closed out a flawless, bonus-point heavy performance with a 16–6 major decision over Bob Jones standout Zander Samargia.

1. Trey Denny (Oak Mountain) – Two techs, a major in the semis, and a major in the finals

2. Zander Samargia (Bob Jones) – Tech in the quarters and a tight semifinal win over Davis Smith 9-8 to reach the title match

3. Davis Smith (Mountain Brook) – Pinned his way through the consi side and downed Logan in 32 seconds to take third

4. Brody Logan (Thompson) – Battled back to the consi finals with multiple wins, finishing fourth

144 - Will Atkinson (Thompson) was dominant from start to finish. He opened with a tech fall, added two more first-period pins in the quarters and semis, and closed the tournament with a statement—pinning Quinn McDermott (Brother Martin) in just 1:19 to claim the title. Every win came with bonus points, and none were ever in doubt.

1. Will Atkinson (Thompson) – Tech in round one, two pins in the quarters/semis, and a finals pin in 1:19

2. Quinn McDermott (Brother Martin) – Techs and decisions paved his path to the finals

3. Gage Ahysen (Archbishop Rummel) – Battled back through the consi bracket with bonus-point wins, securing 3rd by fall

4. Jammer Perry (Thompson) – Strong run into the semis and bounced back to finish fourth

150 - The seeding at 150 raised plenty of eyebrows—and understandably so—but once the wrestling started, the bracket sorted itself out (unfortunately for the 3 seed - Noah Davis of Brookwood - he got Durham in the opening round). One note … it looks as if some schools did not enter any criteria for their wrestlers - which causes problems for the bracket. Dominick Durham (Archbishop Rummel) proved he was the true class of the weight, regardless of where anyone slotted him. Durham cruised through the field with bonus in every match except the final, where he controlled Oak Mountain’s Quinn Ivey 6-3 to take the title.

1. Dominick Durham (Archbishop Rummel) – Bonus through the quarters and semis, then a composed 6-3 decision for the championship

2. Quinn Ivey (Oak Mountain) – Dominant on his half of the bracket with multiple major decisions and a tech fall

3. Lewis Miller (Auburn) – Battled back hard in the consi bracket, finishing with a major in the 3rd-place match

4. Turner Hutson (Thompson) – Strong early wins, reached the semis, and secured fourth after a solid tournament run

157 - Future Maryland Terrapin Bradley Williams (Spain Park) looked every bit like the best wrestler in the building, tearing through a deep and physical bracket without ever being threatened. Williams opened with a pair of lightning-quick falls, added two more pins in the quarters and semis, and capped the run with a finals fall over Bob Jones standout Kaden Clark, ending it at 3:01. He dominated every position, scored at will, and never let a match reach the third period—a statement performance that showed just how high his ceiling is.

1. Bradley Williams (Spain Park) – Four pins, total command from start to finish

2. Kaden Clark (Bob Jones) – Strong showing with a tech, major, and solid semifinal win over a tough Bill Bradford 5-0

3. Christopher Stricker (Jesuit) – Battled through the consis with multiple bonus wins before a medical-forfeit podium finish

4. Bill Bradford (Mountain Brook) – A steady, well-built run highlighted by pins in both the quarters and round of 16

165 - Catholic’s Kristian Scott tore through the bracket with absolute authority, earning three first-period pins and a semifinal tech fall before dominating the final—stopping Thompson’s Brandon Bethea in just 1:14. Scott never allowed more than a few seconds of resistance in any match, looking levels above the field.

1. Kristian Scott (Catholic) – Steamrolled the bracket with three pins and a tech fall, finishing the final in the first period.

2. Brandon Bethea (Thompson) – Reached the finals with steady offense and a strong semifinal win over David Gomez of Lanier.

3. Clayton Williams (Daphne) – Fought back for third with a major decision in the consi semis and a solid win in the placement match.

4. David Gomez (Lanier) – Earned a semifinal berth and secured fourth with multiple tough decision victories.

175 - Athens Christian’s Jackson Moffitt put together a sharp, methodical run to the finals—opening with a bye, then stacking a fall over Luke Pavlick and a dominant 14-1 major over Tyler Cooper in the semifinals. In the championship match, after a night filled with blowouts across other weights, 175 delivered real drama. Moffitt stayed composed in a tactical battle with Thompson’s Drew Adams, ultimately securing the decisive second-period takedown to win a tight 4–3 and remain unbeaten.

1. Jackson Moffitt (Athens Christian) – Strong run to the finals and closed it out with a perfectly timed takedown in a 4–3 thriller.

2. Drew Adams (Thompson) – Gritty throughout the bracket, controlling his semifinal and pushing Moffitt to the final whistle.

3. Trip Cole (Hewitt-Trussville) – Fought his way back with several tough wins, including a strong decision in the consi final.

4. Tyler “Jax” Cooper (Brookwood) – Earned quality victories to reach the semis and added another solid decision in the wrestlebacks.

190 - Athens Christian’s Will Childs tore through the bracket with absolute authority, opening with a tech fall, then pinning his next two opponents—including a semifinal fall over Thompson’s Cayden Ervin. By the time he reached the finals, Childs had barely spent any time on the mat, and he closed the show the same way he started it: with another dominant pin, downing Enterprise’s Gavin Whiteside in 1:45.

1. Will Childs (Athens Christian) – Rolled to the title with four straight pins/techs and a statement finish in the finals.

2. Gavin Whiteside (Enterprise) – Smart, steady wrestling carried him to the championship bout and a strong runner-up performance.

3. Cayden Ervin (Thompson) – Battled back after a semifinal loss, securing two falls to lock up third.

4. Quinn Anderson (Jesuit) – Collected multiple quality wins and reached the semis before finishing fourth in a deep bracket.

215 - Gulf Shores hammer Landon Everett put together a clean and composed run to the title, opening with a first-period fall, adding another pin in the quarters, then downing Jay’lynn Everett in the semifinals. In the championship, Everett handled McAdory standout Jourdan Godwin in a high-scoring, physical battle, pulling away late for a 13–8 decision to finish off a perfect 4–0 weekend.

1. Landon Everett (Gulf Shores) – Two pins and a gritty finals decision highlighted a complete, confident title run.

2. Jourdan Godwin (McAdory) – Powered into the finals with bonus-point wins and pushed Everett in one of the event’s higher-paced big-man bouts.

3. Wyatt Carroll (Thompson) – Stormed back through the consolations with three straight bonus wins, including a 56-second fall for third.

4. Jordan Sherrod (Vancleave) – Fought through the backside with multiple pins and majors to secure a strong fourth-place finish.

285 - McAdory big man Cornelius Chaverst tore through the bracket with power and pace, opening his run with a first-period fall and adding an 8–0 major in the quarters. He stayed hot in the semis with another pin before closing the night with a controlled, physical 7–1 decision over Oak Mountain’s Evan Smith to claim the heavyweight title.

1. Cornelius Chaverst (McAdory) – Bonus-point dominance all weekend and a commanding finals performance capped off a flawless championship run.

2. Evan Smith (Oak Mountain) – Steady, disciplined path to the finals with two falls before running into the buzzsaw that was Chaverst.

3. Wesley Sandefur (Fairhope) – Battled back strong with a pair of pins, including a clutch fall in the 3rd-place match.

4. Matthew Humphrey (Hoover) – Earned multiple bonus-point wins and secured fourth after a solid showing on both sides of the bracket.

Hammers: In a building full of hammers, we chose two of the very best. It would’ve been easy to hand the honor to Manos, Childs, Scott, Atkinson, or several others — all absolutely deserving. But this weekend, Bradley Williams and Dominick Durham stood just a notch above an already loaded field.

Williams, the top scorer in the Elite field, was nothing short of ruthless. A true scoring machine, he pinned every opponent he faced, spending barely seven minutes on the mat the entire tournament. Even more impressive — he was leading a very good Kaden Clark 17-2 before securing the fall in the second period. Total domination from whistle to whistle (tallying 53 points in the tournament before securing his falls).

On the other side of the bracket chaos, Durham didn’t seem remotely bothered by being unseeded. Instead, he used it as fuel. He opened his tournament by teching the #3 seed 19-1, then later knocked off the #2 seed 9-7, and ultimately capped his run with a gritty win over top-seeded Quinn Ivey in the finals. Tough road, flawless execution.

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Varsity Division

Top Scorers:

• Carson Worley, Brookwood — 52.0

• Ben Allen, Mountain Brook — 52.0

• Luke Brown, W.S. Neal — 50.0

Gorriaran Award: Collin Mcfadden of Spanish Fort (5 falls in 6:41)

Champs:

• 106 – Walker Springfield, Mountain Brook

• 113 – Briley Johnston, Saraland

• 120 – Trevon Mccown, Hewitt Trussville

• 126 – Joshua Scott, Zachary

• 132 – Justin Whittington, Oak Grove

• 132X – Treyson Williams, Covington

• 138 – Juan Salas, Gulf Shores

• 138X – Ethan Darnell, D`Iberville

• 144 – Javier Ruiz, St. Martin

• 144X – Henry Hassett, Brother Martin

• 150 – Joseph Holt, Oak Mountain

• 150X – Charles Morgan, Spanish Fort

• 157 – Gabriel Goodwin, Gulf Shores

• 157X – Cole Orcutt, Fairhope

• 165 – Collin Mcfadden, Spanish Fort

• 165X – Butler Teague, Mountain Brook

• 175 – Israel Anders, Spain Park

• 175X – Nathan Carbonneau, Bob Jones

• 190 – Carson Worley, Brookwood

• 190X – Luke Brown, W.S. Neal

• 215 – Ben Allen, Mountain Brook

• 215X – Walker Connely, Alma Bryant

• 285 – Bryce Wells, Fairhope

Hammer: Bryce Wells dominated the 285 bracket, pinning all five opponents on his way to the title. The Fairhope sophomore tore through the field with three early-round falls, pinned Saraland’s Jaxson Miller in the semis, and finished with a championship fall over Auburn’s Edwin Walker. A flawless, statement-making run.

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Gulf Coast Clash (Girls) at Mobile Convention Center

Lumpkin County stole the show—four individual champs and an incredible 41 combined pins/tech falls, nearly 10 more than runner-up Daphne, powered them to a dominant team title. Behind them, Daphne secured a strong second-place finish, while Thompson, St. Martin, and Auburn rounded out the top five in a deep and competitive field.

1. Lumpkin County (GA) – 264.0

2. Daphne (AL) – 201.0

3. Thompson (AL) – 150.5

4. St. Martin (MS) – 138.5

5. Auburn (AL) – 110.5

6. Grissom (AL) – 107.0

7. Enterprise (AL) – 105.5

8. Brookwood (AL) – 103.0

9. Ocean Springs (MS) – 96.5

10. Pierce County (GA) – 92.0

Top Scorers:

• Abbigail Meyer, St. John Paul II – 34.0

• McKenzie Nguyen, Daphne – 34.0

• Mattie Mendoza, Lumpkin County – 34.0

• Kirra Mitchell, Mount de Sales Academy – 32.5

Gorriaran Award: Makenzie Rocco of St Martin (6 falls in 11:14)

Champs:

100 - Cheyenne Penn of Auburn put together a flawlessrun to claim the title. She opened the tournament with a 24-second pin, then rolled into the quarters and semifinals with falls in :37 and :47. In the finals, Penn stayed on the throttle—taking control early before finishing Cadence Grulla in 2:45. Four matches, four pins, and a statement performance from start to finish.

1. Cheyenne Penn – Auburn

2. Cadence Grulla – Lumpkin County

3. Ivy Troupe – Brookwood

4. Payton Carpenter – Daphne

107 - Kirra Mitchell of Mount de Sales Academy was untouchable from start to finish, capped by a dominant tech fall in the finals. Mitchell opened with a first-period pin in the Round of 16, added another fall in the quarters, and then overwhelmed semifinal opponent Jayden Altman with a 14–4 major. In the championship bout, she elevated again—teching Audriana Green 16–1 in just 2:12 to secure the title in emphatic fashion.

1. Kirra Mitchell – Mount de Sales Academy

2. Audriana Green – St. Martin

3. Jayden Altman – Pierce County

4. Zoey Rivers – Hoover

114 - Addysin Mollendor of Ocean Springs stormed through the 114-lb bracket with a flawless run of falls, capping her title with a second-period pin over Auburn’s Molly Seidman. Mollendor opened the tournament with back-to-back first-period pins on Friday, then added another fall in the quarterfinals over #3 seed Makenzie Rocco. She continued her dominance on Saturday—pinning Lydia Ashcraft in the semis and sealing the championship with a decisive fall in 2:22.

1. Addysin Mollendor – Ocean Springs

2. Molly Seidman – Auburn

3. Makenzie Rocco – St. Martin

4. Lydia Ashcraft – Vancleave

120 - Daphne’s McKenzie Nguyen dominated the 120-lb bracket start to finish, piling up five falls on her way to the title. Nguyen opened with three straight first-period pins on Friday, then flattened Mandeville’s Giada Ruffino in just 33 seconds in the semifinals. In the finals, she capped her unbeaten run with another decisive fall—this time over Thompson’s Kaydence Seigler at the 1:30 mark.

1. McKenzie Nguyen – Daphne

2. Kaydence Seigler – Thompson

3. Verona Prishtina – Grissom

4. Emersyn Chase – St. Martin

126 - St. John Paul II’s Abbigail Meyer was untouchable at 126, tearing through the bracket with four dominant pins—none lasting longer than 1:47. She opened with a fall in the Round of 32, followed by lightning-quick pins in the Round of 16 (0:24) and the semifinals (0:24). In the finals, Meyer closed out her flawless run with a 1:02 fall over Buckhorn’s Olivia Goldsmith.

1. Abbigail Meyer – St. John Paul II

2. Olivia Goldsmith – Buckhorn

3. Alaija Green – St. Martin

4. Joise Insalaco – Pierce County

132 - Enterprise’s Taimane Benemerito delivered one of the most dramatic title runs of the weekend, powering through the bracket with three dominant falls before surviving a thriller in the finals. After pinning opponents in 1:16, 0:28, and 0:25 on her path to the semis, she earned an 11–5 decision to reach the championship bout. There, in a tense, back-and-forth battle with Daphne’s Annabella Harris, Benemerito dug deep in the Ultimate Tie Breaker, securing a hard-fought 5–4 victory to claim the 132-lb crown.

1. Taimane Benemerito – Enterprise

2. Annabella Harris – Daphne

3. Caroline Cunningham – Lumpkin County

4. Brianna Torres Rivera – Baker

138 - The 138 bracket featured one of the weekend’s marquee semifinal matchups, with Nora Garbuzovas (Lumpkin County) and Kimber Alford (Daphne)—both nationally ranked—colliding in a high-level showdown. Garbuzovas outlasted Alford 14–9 in a wild, offense-packed semifinal before storming into the finals, where she wasted no time. In the championship bout, she finished the job emphatically, needing just 31 seconds to pin Hardy and secure the title.

1. Nora Garbuzovas – Lumpkin County

2. Anberlin Hardy – Mount de Sales Academy

3. Kimber Alford – Daphne

4. Francia Reza – Grissom

145 - Greta Garbuzovas (Lumpkin County) put together one of the smoothest title runs of the weekend. After pinning her way through the quarters and semis, she controlled the championship match from start to finish, using pace and pressure to secure an 8–1 decision over Gulf Shores’ Leah Guthrie. Garbuzovas never truly appeared threatened—her positioning and constant attacks kept her in command throughout, capping a dominant march to the top of the podium.

1. Greta Garbuzovas – Lumpkin County

2. Leah Guthrie – Gulf Shores

3. Joselyn Barrera – Pierce County

4. Aurora Avery – Mandeville

152 - Mackenzie Schultz (Enterprise) was unstoppable at 152, rolling through the bracket with four straight first-period pins. She capped her dominant weekend by sticking Brookwood’s Haley Pate in 1:40 to claim the title. Schultz wrestled with pace, pressure, and constant forward attacks—never allowing opponents time to breathe as she powered to one of the most convincing championship runs in the field.

1. Mackenzie Schultz – Enterprise

2. Haley Pate – Brookwood

3. Talita Vaz – Thompson

4. Carmen Herrera – Lumpkin County

165 - Mattie Mendoza (Lumpkin County) was on a mission at 165, pinning her way through the bracket and closing the finals in 1:46 against Daphne’s Taliah Wade. Mendoza’s pace, pressure, and mat awareness separated her from the field—every match ended early, and every result reaffirmed why she’s one to watch in Georgia in 2026.

1. Mattie Mendoza – Lumpkin County

2. Taliah Wade – Daphne

3. Gissell Trejo – Thompson

4. Taylor Coleman – Brookwood

185 - Anna Gann (Thompson) powered through the 185 bracket, capping her title run with a fall at 2:56 over Lumpkin County’s Monica McClendon. Gann put up bonus points in every round, but had to comeback against Natalie Mendoza in the semis to get the fall. Big semi win for McClendon over Wells 5-2.

1. Anna Gann – Thompson

2. Monica McClendon – Lumpkin County

3. Natalie Mendoza – Lumpkin County

4. Adia Wells – Zachary

235 - Lumpkin County’s Faith Jones dominated the 235 bracket, pinning all four opponents and finishing with a 2:44 fall in the finals over Auburn’s Caroline Cerro. Daphne’s Malazia Johnson battled back for third, while Robertsdale’s Bentley Betts claimed fourth to round out a tough upper-weight podium.

1. Faith Jones – Lumpkin County

2. Caroline Cerro – Auburn

3. Malazia Johnson – Daphne

4. Bentley Betts – Robertsdale

Hammers:

Addysin Mollendor was technically the lowest-seeded wrestler to win a title, but anyone who watched her knows she never should’ve been sitting at a No. 7 seed. She’s a hammer—no question—but we focused on two others who delivered equally eye-opening performances.

Abbigail Meyer (St. John Paul II) – Just an 8th grader, Meyer was seeded No. 5 and tore through the bracket like a seasoned veteran. She opened with two falls, then pinned the No. 4 seed, followed by a lightning-quick 24-second pin over the top seed, Green. In the finals, she finished the job with another dominant fall over the No. 2 seed in barely a minute. BOOM!

Joise Insalaco (Pierce County) – Also at 126, Insalaco’s run was gritty, relentless, and all heart. After an opening-round fall, she took an L in Round 2—but then went on an absolute tear. She reeled off five straight consolation falls, including a tech fall revenge win over Alex Potter, before pinning Gloria Petty to reach the 3rd-place match. She ultimately finished 4th after falling to Alaija Green, but her seven-match war path was one of the tournament’s toughest—and most impressive—performances.

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Georgia

Jerun Tillery Girls Battle at Norcross

Morrow and Shiloh delivered a fantastic team race, trading big wins throughout the finals and pushing the outcome to the wire. Morrow ultimately edged out Shiloh 191.5 to 184, using depth and bonus to overcome Shiloh’s strong presence at the top of the podium. Norcross finished a distant third at 108.5, while Peachtree Ridge (76) and Stone Mountain (75) rounded out the top five in another competitive early-season field.

Top Scorers:

• Kyra Barnum, Meadowcreek – 28.0

• Quiana Grice-Jones, Shiloh – 28.0

• Khloe Thompson, Norcross – 28.0

• Brooke Freeman, Arabia Mountain – 26.0

• Madison Moore, Morrow – 26.0

Gorriaran Award: Quiana Grice-Jones - Shiloh (4 falls in 5:06)

Champs:

• 100: Tamia Black – Shiloh

• 105: Ariel McDanieles – Shiloh

• 110: Tatum Rooks – Shiloh

• 115: Candessa Barker – Morrow

• 120: Khloe Thompson – Norcross

• 125: Jessica Solorzano – Peachtree Ridge

• 130: Rosie Lara – Morrow

• 135: Brooke Freeman – Arabia Mountain

• 140: Makiyah Wright – Morrow

• 145: Serenity Evans – Lithonia

• 155: Kyra Barnum – Meadowcreek

• 170: Madison Moore – Morrow

• 190: Princess Marshall – Stephenson

• 235: Quiana Grice-Jones – Shiloh

Hammers: Natalie Hernandez of Morrow and Serenity Evans of Lithonia delivered two of the day’s most commanding performances, each carving out her own path to “Hammer” status in very different ways. Hernandez battled back from an opening-round loss to the eventual champion, tearing through the consolation bracket with five straight pins—including a decisive fall over Shiloh’s Bryseida Melendez to secure third. Evans, meanwhile, was untouchable at 145, pinning all three of her opponents in under 30 seconds each on her way to the title. Whether grinding through the back side like Hernandez or dominating wire-to-wire like Evans, both proved they were among the most relentless and dangerous wrestlers on the mat.

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Redskin Scramble at Social Circle

Social Circle overwhelmed the field from start to finish, piling up 321 points and more than doubling every other team in the building. Their depth was unmatched—25 entrants, waves of placers, and bonus points pouring in all day. North Gwinnett secured runner-up with 159.5, while Mill Creek followed at 140.5, each putting together solid individual performances but never truly threatening the Redskins’ runaway lead. Rockdale (120.5) and Parkview (116.5) rounded out the top five, battling closely in a competitive middle tier.

Top Scorers:

• Bryce Jenkins, Parkview – 24.0

• Gable Hargrove, Social Circle – 23.5

• Antonio Mills, Mill Creek – 23.0

• Dane Kracht, Social Circle – 23.0

Gorriaran Award: Corbin Stephens of Social Circle (4 falls in 6:15)

Champs:

106 – Corbin Stephons, Social Circle
106B – Caleb Wall, Social Circle
120 – Bryce Jenkins, Parkview
126 – Gable Hargrove, Social Circle
132 – Lauden Ethridge, Social Circle
138 – Antonio Mills, Mill Creek
144 – James Sievers, Social Circle
144B – Zachary Boscan, North Gwinnett
150 – Walker Woodard, Social Circle
150B – Tristan Hembree, Social Circle
157 – Adam Cox, Parkview
157B – Max Chism, Mill Creek
165 – Dane Kracht, Social Circle
175 – Christopher Bearden, Rockdale
190 – Victor Folks, Dacula
215 – Will Mealer, Heard County
215B – Jarred Coggin, Heard County
HWT – Finn Ferguson, North Gwinnett

Hammers: With so many defending state champions in the building, the hammer could have gone to a dozen different stars—but this weekend we went a different direction, spotlighting two names who you might want to keep an eye on: Christopher Bearden of Rockdale County and freshman Brinsley Kitchens of Social Circle. Kitchens showed poise, rebounding from a loss to a teammate and ripping through the consolation bracket to finish 3rd, collecting three pins along the way. Bearden, meanwhile, was dominant wire-to-wire, piling up bonus points in every round and capping his 4–0 day with a first-period fall in the finals.

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2025 Ringgold Boys Invitational

Signal Mountain stole the show at the Ringgold Boys Invitational, piling up 199.5 points behind a dominant performance that saw eight wrestlers finish in the top four—including an eye-catching five champions. Rockmart followed with impressive depth of its own, placing nine on the podium and crowning two champs on the way to 151 points. Dalton, Trion, Union County, Lovett, Gordon Lee, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, and Southeast Whitfield each produced individual champions as well, showcasing the tournament’s balance of firepower across schools and classifications. The final top 10 featured Signal Mountain, Rockmart, Dalton, Trion, Union County, Lovett, Harrison, host Ringgold, Sonoraville, and LaFayette.

Top scorers:

• Josian Hernandez – Dalton — 27.5 pts

• Kennith Fiers – Rockmart — 27.5 pts

• Patrick Smyth – Lovett — 26.0 pts

• JoJo Uhorchuk – Signal Mountain — 26.0 pts

• Jake Gravitt – Rockmart — 26.0 pts

Gorriaran Award: Brandon Chandler - Trion (4 falls in 7:59)

Top 4 at each weight:

106

1. Sammy Edgeworth – Trion

2. Rylyand Walker – North Murray

3. Phillip Steelman – Signal Mountain

4. Kannon Chambers – Rockmart

113

1. Luke Higdon – Signal Mountain

2. Chaz Graham – Rockmart

3. Nathen Ridley – Dalton

4. Gavin Allerding – Ringgold

120

1. Oliver Green – Signal Mountain

2. Aaden McGuire – LaFayette

3. Keith Warren – Rockmart

4. Bryan Ruiz – Southeast Whitfield

126

1. Ian McCallie – Signal Mountain

2. Hayes Kennedy – Lovett

3. Eli Flowers – Union County

4. Luke Mealer – Sonoraville

132

1. Noah Brown – Gordon Lee

2. Nathen Hernandez – Dalton

3. Hunter Poe – Signal Mountain

4. Braydon Powell – Rockmart

138

1. JoJo Uhorchuk – Signal Mountain

2. Xavier Mance – Lovett

3. Thomas Gary – Union County

4. Avery Davis – LaFayette

144

1. Christian Davis – Signal Mountain

2. Sawyer Johnson – Rockmart

3. Carson Alexander – Gordon Lee

4. Major Chambers – Rockmart

150

1. Kennith Fiers – Rockmart

2. Jayden Hawkins – Harrison

3. Paris Crowder – Oglethorpe County

4. Isaac Hamilton – LaFayette

157

1. Patrick Smyth – Lovett

2. Avery Maisano – Harrison

3. Jarett Chriswell – Adairsville

4. Kendon Brown – Oglethorpe County

165

1. Paxon Legatt – Union County

2. Kanen Mitchell – Ringgold

3. Clayton Loughridge – Trion

4. Christian Harris – Oglethorpe County

175

1. Noah Gross – Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe

2. David Coon – Adairsville

3. Rayf Elrod – Sonoraville

4. Benjamin Gary – Union County

190

1. Jake Gravitt – Rockmart

2. Luke Jones – Ringgold

3. Gavin Massingill – Dalton

4. Thomas Anderson – Southeast Whitfield

215

1. Josian Hernandez – Dalton

2. Zander Moody – Signal Mountain

3. Brandon Chandler – Trion

4. Mason Dougherty – Gordon Lee

285

1. Luiis Familia – Southeast Whitfield

2. Colton Chappell – Rockmart

3. Branson Mathews – Sonoraville

4. Jaidyn Simpson – LaFayette

Hammers: Three wrestlers entered the Ringgold Invitational unseeded (at least not in the top 4) and still battled their way to the top of the podium, as a result they are our hammers.

Oliver Green (Signal Mountain, 120) went 3–0 and piled up 21.0 team points, turning in a breakout performance that included a major in the quarters, a gritty semifinal win, and a fall in the finals over LaFayette’s Aaden McGuire.

Ian McCallie (Signal Mountain, 126) delivered one of the tournament’s signature runs, scoring 24.5 team points and sealing his title with a statement victory over Georgia state champion Hayes Kennedy. McCallie’s march included a major, a tech fall, and a composed finals win over a very tough Kennedy.

Josian Hernandez (Dalton, 215), produced the most dominant run in the Ringgold gym—scoring a tournament-best 27.5 team points while pinning or teching every opponent. Hernandez’s run was especially impressive as he pinned the #3 seed in the quarterfinals, the #2 seed in the semifinals, and the #1 seed in the championship match.

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2025 Ringgold Girls Invitational

North Cobb edged out a deep LaFayette squad to win the Ringgold Girls Invitational, powered by three individual champions and six total podium finishers, giving them just enough firepower to hold onto the top spot with 104.5 points. LaFayette wasn’t far behind, matching North Cobb with six placers of their own and adding a champion to finish a close second at 103. Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe showcased impressive depth with seven podium finishers and a champion to secure third place, while Rockmart made the most of a smaller lineup by crowning three champions among their four total placers—one of the most efficient performances of the event. Southeast Whitfield rounded out the top five with six placers and a champion, showing strong balance across multiple weights.

Top Scorers:

• Kamryn Harkness – Rockmart— 28.0 pts

• Jordan Kimbell – Harrison— 28.0 pts

• Alexcia Brown – Ringgold — 26.0 pts

• Quinlan Bryant – North Cobb — 24.0 pts

• Ruthie Ridings – Rockmart — 23.5 pts

Gorriaran Award: Alexis Dalton - SE Whitfield (4 falls in 3:01)

Champs:

100 – Eboni Hernandez, Coahulla Creek
105 – Jaylee Long, Adairsville
110 – Kaydee Jackson, Rockmart
115 – Ruthie Ridings, Rockmart
120 – Jordan Kimbell, Harrison
125 – Olivia D’Arienzo, North Paulding
130 – Alexcia Brown, Ringgold
135 – Aubrey Medrano, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe
140 – Kate Martinez, North Cobb
145 – Medha Kajale, North Cobb
155 – Quinlan Bryant, North Cobb
170 – Gweneth Hennemann, LaFayette
190 – Terra Burse, Southeast Whitfield
235 – Kamryn Harkness, Rockmart

Hammers: Jordan Kimbell of Harrison and Ninel Chacon of Northwest Whitfield stood out as our Hammers of the Event, each delivering impressive — but very different — paths to the podium. Kimbell was unstoppable at 120, pinning all four opponents with ruthless efficiency, recording falls in 1:48, :52, :49, and again in the finals. Chacon, meanwhile, showed the grit and toughness that define “hammer”. After winning her prelim by fall, she drew eventual champion Olivia D’Arienzo in the quarterfinals and battled to a high-scoring 14–10 loss, the closest anyone came to beating the D’Arienzo all day. From there, Chacon tore through the consolation bracket, stacking up three straight pins to charge back for third place.

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Battle at the Castle at Central Gwinnett (Boys)

Locust Grove topped the Battle at the Castle by putting together a deep and balanced performance, scoring 203 points to outdistance a competitive field in an event where many programs used the opportunity to get valuable mat time and enter multiple wrestlers per weight. Decatur secured runner-up honors with 155 points, followed closely by Parkview, whose strong lineup produced 149 points for third. Stockbridge showcased solid depth across the board to finish fourth with 132.5, while Dacula rounded out the top five at 83.5 points, edging out a crowded middle tier. Overall, it was a productive early-season event with plenty of wrestlers gaining meaningful reps.

Top Scorers:

• Preston Childs – Locust Grove — 28.0 pts

• Ryland Strickland – Alexander — 26.0 pts

• Jacob Neal – Locust Grove — 26.0 pts

• Khani Johnson – Locust Grove — 26.0 pts

• Peyton Dilworth – Decatur — 25.5 pts

Gorriaran Award: Preston Childs - Locust Grove (4 falls in 2:14)

Champs:

106 – Frank Waterson, Decatur
113 – Sawyer Ruark, Morgan County
120 – Ryland Strickland, Alexander
126 – Justice White, Locust Grove
132 – Khani Johnson, Locust Grove
138 – Ronald Horn, Parkview
144 – Peyton Dilworth, Decatur
150 – Randy Upshaw, Locust Grove
157 – Genesis Young, Stockbridge
165 – Makai Simonton Porter, Central Gwinnett
175 – Jacob Neal, Locust Grove
190 – Preston Childs, Locust Grove
215 – Matthew Polcyn, Locust Grove
285 – Jonah Herring, Stockbridge

Hammer: Justice White (Locust Grove), Seer Stokes (Stockbridge), and Emmanuel Tavira Lopez (Dacula) emerged as our hammers of the Battle at the Castle, each delivering a performance that was noteworthy. White put together a perfect 4–0 championship run for 25 team points, stacking bonus early with a fall and a major before grinding out a dramatic 8–7 sudden-victory win in the finals. Stokes showed toughness and firepower at 138, pinning his quarterfinal opponent, pushing eventual champ Ronald Horn in a wild 15–13 semifinal, then storming through the consolations with a tech fall and a decisive win for third to cap a 15.5-point day. Tavira Lopez took a different but equally gritty route, bouncing back from a razor-thin 6–5 quarterfinal loss to reel off four straight wins, including a major, two falls, and a composed 9–3 victory for third, totaling 17 team points.

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Battle at the Castle at Central Gwinnett (Girls)

Shiloh dominated the Girls Battle at the Castle, using both firepower and sheer roster size (yes - you only get one scorer per weight, but Shiloh brought 17 wrestlers at nearly every weight) to pile up 161 points behind three individual champions and a wave of depth that will pay dividends as the season progresses. South Gwinnett, despite bringing only eight wrestlers, turned in one of the most efficient performances of the event, converting their lineup into 110 points and a strong runner-up finish. Hiram’s balanced group delivered 93 points to take third, while Alexander wasn’t far behind with 90 points behind several high placers and two champs of their own. Brookwood rounded out the top five with 76 points, showcasing a solid mix of experience and developing talent.

Top Scorers:

• Maniya Curry – Shiloh — 28.0 pts

• Kayleigh Grant – Paulding County — 26.0 pts

• Alexandra Iglesias – Central Gwinnett — 26.0 pts

• Essance Stephens – Alexander — 26.0 pts

• Zorah Lee – Meadowcreek — 26.0 pts

Gorriaran Award: Maddison Jones - Shiloh (5 falls in 2:07)

Champs:

100 – Tamia Black, Shiloh
105 – Lia Axton, Brookwood
110 – Not contested
115 – Kayleigh Grant, Paulding County
120 – Alexandra Iglesias, Central Gwinnett
125 – Jannelle Sidbury, Kennesaw Mountain
130 – Maria Ayodele, South Gwinnett
135 – Maniya Curry, Shiloh
140 – Amelia Villaman, Duluth
145 – Lilly Munoz, Alexander
155 – Kyra Barnum, Meadowcreek
170 – Essance Stephens, Alexander
190 – Zorah Lee, Meadowcreek
235 – Quiana Grice-Jones, Shiloh

Hammers: Maddison Jones of Shiloh and Lilly Munoz of Alexander earn our Hammer honors for the Girls Battle at the Castle after two standout, momentum-shifting performances. Munoz delivered a dramatic finish in the 145-lb final, storming back from a 5–0 deficit in the third period to stun Guilana Wright with a 7–5 comeback victory for the title. Jones took a different—but equally gritty—path at 115. After falling in the quarterfinals to eventual champion Kayleigh Grant, she caught fire in the consolation bracket, ripping off four straight first-period pins to secure third place in emphatic fashion. Two wrestlers, two very different routes, but both showed the toughness, resilience, and finishing power worthy of Hammer recognition.

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Sequoyah Invitational

Columbus dominated the field, putting on a clinic with depth, balance, and high-end firepower on the way to a massive 246.5 points—far outpacing the rest of the pack. They particularly dominated bonus point land - accruing 10 more falls or technical falls than the next closest team. Campbell claimed runner-up honors at 162, led by several finalists and steady scoring through the middle weights, while Woodstock wasn’t far behind with 147.5 and a strong showing from its upper-weight contenders. River Ridge (118.5) and North Hall (109.0) rounded out the top five, each producing several podium finishers but unable to match the overwhelming depth of the champions.

Top Scorers:

• Lazarius Feggins, Columbus – 28.0

• Braden Harper, Woodstock – 27.5

• Miles Lesley, River Ridge – 26.5

• Cedric Montgomery, Columbus – 26.0

• Gavin Reedy, Columbus – 26.0

• Ethan Secoy, Columbus – 26.0

Gorriaran Award: Logan Campbell - Woodstock (4 falls in 2:35)

Champs:

106 – Caden May, Lambert
113 – Jair Flores, Cartersville
120 – Casey McElligott, Woodstock
126 – Jack Procter, North Hall
132 – Cedric Montgomery, Columbus
138 – Tyler Herring, Woodstock
144 – Braden Harper, Woodstock
150 – Connor Harrell, McEachern
157 – Gavin Reedy, Columbus
165 – Miles Lesley, River Ridge
175 – Ryan Miller, Columbus
190 – Ethan Secoy, Columbus
215 – Noah Oliver, Columbus
285 – Lazarius Feggins, Columbus

Hammer(s): Braden Harper of Woodstock delivered one of the tournament’s signature performances, entering the 144 bracket unseeded and storming his way to the title with a tech fall and three straight pins — including a dominant finals fall over Pope’s Garret Michels. Equally impressive was River Ridge’s Jennings Banks, who bounced back from a quarterfinal loss and went on an absolute scoring tear, piling up 68 total points on his march to third. Banks logged four pins, a tech fall, and a major decision in the consolation rounds, avenging his earlier loss to Lambert’s Isaac Dodd by get the fall in the rematch in just 42 seconds in the bronze match.

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Girls Sequoyah Invitational

Campbell dominated an outstanding field with overwhelming depth, piling up podium finishers across nearly every weight to cruise to the team title despite having just one individual champion. Their balance, volume, and consistency made them nearly impossible to match. Pope put together a strong showing of its own, sending four wrestlers to the finals and coming away with a champion, but the Greyhounds simply couldn’t keep pace with Campbell’s nonstop point production throughout the lineup. McEachern, Cherokee, and River Ridge rounded out a competitive top five, each showcasing several high-end performers, but this event belonged to Campbell—a complete team effort that highlighted why they’re among the deepest squads in the state.

Top Scorers:

• Kara Dover – North Hall — 26.0 pts

• Akai Ibrahim – Woodstock — 24.0 pts

• Sofi Masters – North Atlanta — 24.0 pts

• Bianca Pennyman – McEachern — 24.0 pts

• Bradey Bass – Campbell — 24.0 pts

• Annie Burgos – Cherokee — 24.0 pts

Gorriaran Award: Kara Dover - North Hall (4 falls in 5:07)

Champs:

100 – Natalie Lippstreu, Wheeler
105 – Sophia Gonzalez, North Atlanta
110 – Nalialy Dominguez, McEachern
115 – Sarah Vehar, Sequoyah
120 – Sofi Masters, North Atlanta
125 – Kara Dover, North Hall
130 – Lillian Malloy, Pope
135 – Annie Burgos, Cherokee
140 – Jamie Dawson, Columbus
145 – Savannah Chao, Cherokee
155 – Bradey Bass, Campbell
170 – Leah Jordan, Sequoyah
190 – Akai Ibrahim, Woodstock
235 – Bianca Pennyman, McEachern

Hammers: Kara Dover of North Hall and Sarah Vehar of Sequoyah earn our Hammer honors after turning in two of the most dominant performances of the event. Vehar was outstanding at 115, rolling to a pair of first-period pins before capping her day with a commanding 21–7 major victory over McEachern standout Reagan Fizer in the finals. Dover, a freshman with veteran-level poise, was equally impressive at 125, controlling every position on her way to the title. Her semifinal pin of Pope’s Peyton Mordarski and her finals fall over Campbell’s Kayla Pham were exclamation points on a performance that showed she’s one to watch.

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Granite City Scramble at Elbert County

Mountain View edged out Commerce in a tight team race, using depth across the lineup to claim the top spot with 170 points, just ahead of Commerce’s strong 167.5-point showing. West Laurens wasn’t far behind either, piling up 151 points behind one of the larger lineups in the field. Grovetown delivered a well-balanced performance to take fourth with 147, while Elbert County rounded out the top five with 137 thanks to several high-end placers. Cedar Shoals closed out the standings with 47 points from a smaller group that still found its way onto the podium.

Top Scorers:

• TJ Morgan – Commerce HS — 26.0 pts

• Victor Smith – Grovetown — 24.5 pts

• Hogan Sims – Commerce HS — 24.5 pts

• Xavier DeRamus – Grovetown — 24.5 pts

Gorriaran Award: Ty Morgan - Commerce (5 falls - no time was recorded, but he was the only wrestler with 5 falls).

Champs:

• 106 – J Giles, West Laurens

• 113 – Jarek Giles, West Laurens

• 120 – Cruz Floyd, Elbert County

• 126 – Cooper West, Elbert County

• 132 – Santiago Alvarez-Bonilla, Mountain View

• 138 – TJ Morgan, Commerce

• 144 – Zane Chavis, Commerce

• 150 – Kaesen Gim, Mountain View

• 157 – Hogan Sims, Commerce

• 165 – Jacob Fields, Commerce

• 175 – Victor Smith, Grovetown

• 190 – Elijah Sellers, Grovetown

• 215 – Bryant Nagel, Mountain View

• 285 – Xavier DeRamus, Grovetown

Hammer: Hogan Sims of Commerce was unstoppable, storming through the tournament with a perfect 5–0 record — and every single win coming by pin or technical fall. Sims had falls of Mountain View’s Kristyian Georgiev and Cedar Shoals’ Wesley Whitehead. His other three matches were pure domination: 15–0 tech falls against Grovetown’s Coby Eckert, Elbert County’s Jesus Mills, and West Laurens standout Brody Johnson. Five matches, five bonus-point wins.

NOTE: The combined 106/113 bracket was interesting with J Giles of West Laurens pinning Colt Redmon of Commerce, Redmon downing Elbert County’s Lane Fleming, and Fleming downing Giles 15-9.

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King of the Mountain 2025 at Towns County

White County claimed the King of the Mountain team title behind three individual champions and a wave of podium finishers that scored across nearly every weight, giving them the consistent depth needed to outpace the field. The battle for second was a dead heat, with Gordon Central and Indian Land (SC) tying at 144.5 points — and notably GC, Indian Land, and East Hamilton accrued the most bonus points in the tournament thanks to a barrage of falls and techs from all three squads. East Hamilton (TN) wasn’t far behind, finishing fourth with 135.5 points and Robbinsville (NC), long known as one of the toughest small-school programs in the SE, rounded out the top five with 120.5 points and their usual gritty, top-end talent.

Top Scorers:

• Evan Burks – Hayesville High School – 28.0 pts

• Ben Almond – Rabun Gap-Nacoochee – 28.0 pts

• Nathan Ahlgren – Indian Land – 27.5 pts

Gorriaran Award: Ethan Geary, Indian Land (4 falls in 2:58)

Champs:

106 – Weston Adams, Murphy (NC)
113 – Bryson Rutledge, Chattooga
120 – Nathan Ahlgren, Indian Land (SC)
126 – Athens Parker, Gordon Central
132 – Hunter Smith, White County
138 – Loxston Hooper, Robbinsville (NC)
144 – Evan Burks, Hayesville (NC)
150 – Kayden Fogarty, Indian Land (SC)
157 – Josh Lane, White County
165 – Joseph Moore, Indian Land (SC)
175 – Jerimiah Phillips, Robbinsville (NC)
190 – Ben Almond, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee
215 – Connor Armstrong, White County
285 – Juan Lopez, Rabun County

Hammer(s): Weston Adams (Murphy, NC), Konner Ray (Prattville Christian Academy, AL), and Austin Saffer (Indian Land, SC) all turned in standout performances at King of the Mountain. Adams was nothing short of dominant at 106, pinning his way through the bracket with falls in 31 seconds, 18 seconds, and 1:26 in the final. At 126, Ray became one of the tournament’s best stories—an unseeded freshman who ripped off back-to-back pins to reach the finals before falling to veteran Athens Parker. Saffer, meanwhile, was an absolute scoring machine; despite a semifinal loss to eventual champ Josh Lane, he piled up over 50 match points across five bouts, finishing with two tech falls and two pins on his way to a strong third-place finish.

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Knight Tough Tournament

South Effingham dominated the Knight Tough tournament, piling up a massive 291.5 points behind unmatched depth and scoring at nearly every weight. Veterans secured second with 192 points, powered by a strong group of finalists and lower to middle weight production, while Effingham County wasn’t far behind in third with 166.5 and a solid mix of placers. Hart County claimed fourth with 111 points, edging out Lakeside-Evans, who finished fifth at 108.5. A deep field, but South Effingham separated themselves early and never looked back.

Top Scorers:

• Noah Knowlton, South Effingham – 29.0 pts

• Brayden Bringer, South Effingham – 29.0 pts

• Kevin Steptoe, South Effingham – 29.0 pts

• Cayleb Sanford, Vidalia – 29.0 pts

Gorriaran Award: Layne Summers - Effingham County (5 falls in 7:32)

Champs:

106 – Kai Cicero, Veterans
113 – Christopher Hardeman, South Effingham
120 – Andreo Manlove, South Effingham
126 – Carson Sturgess, Mid-Carolina
132 – Mayson Young, South Effingham
138 – Noah Knowlton, South Effingham
144 – Brayden Bringer, South Effingham
150 – Ryker Woolstenhulme, Mid-Carolina (SC)
157 – Caleb Holmes, Effingham County
165 – Gideon Mckie, Evans
175 – Cayleb Sanford, Vidalia
190 – Caysen Fisher, South Effingham
215 – Cyrus McCoy, Newton
285 – Kevin Steptoe, South Effingham

Hammer(s): Ryker Woolstenhulme of Mid-Carolina (SC) and Christopher Hardeman of South Effingham earn Hammer honors after their performances at Knight Tough. Woolstenhulme entered the 150 bracket unseeded and ripped off three straight first-period pins before sealing the title with a 7-1 decision over Maddox Vasquez. Hardeman was even more dominant at 113, piling up 64 match points with three tech falls and two pins, overwhelming every opponent he faced on his march to the title.

Vidalia getting in work at Knight Tough

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Knight Tough Girls Tournament

The team race at Evans was outstanding, with Evans edging out Richmond Hill thanks to superior bonus production. Both programs crowned two individual champions, but Evans’ ability to rack up big points proved decisive. With five finalists and a tournament-best 27 pins or tech falls, Evans created separation that Richmond Hill couldn’t quite match despite posting 22 bonus-point wins of their own. Lakeside (Evans), Grovetown, Harlem, and Veterans rounded out a deep and competitive top five behind the two frontrunners.

Top Scorers:

• Brooklynn Hughes — South Effingham — 33.5 pts

• Kaylee Newman — Harlem — 33.0 pts

• Shaniyah McDaniel — Grovetown — 32.5 pts

• Naja Thompson — Evans — 32.0 pts

Gorriaran Award: Naja Thompson - Evans (6 pins in 9:52)

Champs:

• 100: Harley Nash (Veterans)

• 105: Coralys Lopez (Richmond Hill)

• 110: Payton Holmes (Veterans)

• 115: Jasmine Zimmerman (South Effingham)

• 120: Mya Picart (Grovetown)

• 125: Naja Thompson (Evans)

• 130: Shaniyah McDaniel (Grovetown)

• 135: Shiloh Haynie (Richmond Hill)

• 140: Kailyn Bowers (Hart County)

• 145: Lillian McLemore (Washington-Wilkes)

• 155: Brooklynn Hughes (South Effingham)

• 170: Kaylee Newman (Harlem)

• 190: Samantha Alela (Lakeside–Evans)

• 235: Savannah Montgomery (Evans)

Hammers: Payton Holmes of Veterans and Shaniyah McDaniel of Grovetown delivered two of the most dominant runs of the entire tournament. McDaniel was an absolute scoring machine at 130, piling up 81 total points across five matches with a blend of power and pace—two first-period pins followed by three explosive tech falls in the quarters, semis, and finals. Holmes was every bit as devastating at 110, pinning all five of her opponents and needing less than a period in most of them. Her semifinal fall in just 21 seconds and her championship pin over Richmond Hill’s Lilah Forster capped an outstanding day.

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Raider Brawl

The team race couldn’t have been tighter, and it ultimately came down to contrasting paths to success. Rutland captured the title by leaning on pure depth—nine top-four finishers despite not crowning a single individual champion. Every placement point mattered, and the cumulative effect pushed them just over the top. Howard, meanwhile, took the opposite route, placing only five wrestlers—but all five reached the finals, with each earning either first or second. Their top-end firepower nearly stole the trophy, but Rutland’s lineup-wide consistency proved to be the difference in an exceptionally close finish. Baldwin, Luella, and Northeast Magnet round out the top 5.

Top Scorers:

• William McNair, Luella – 26.0 pts

• Vontreaz Cowen, Baldwin – 25.0 pts

• Liam Uk, Academy for Classical Education – 24.5 pts

Gorriaran Award: William McNair - Luella (4 falls in 4:06)

Champs:

• 106 — Kavion Fletchers, Central (Macon)

• 113 — Jose Padilla, Northside

• 120 — Ternez McCoy, Northeast Magnet

• 126 — Horatio Lamar, Howard

• 132 — Maddox Hall, Howard

• 138 — Tonikiron Williams, Northeast Magnet

• 144 — Anthony Adorno, Central (Macon)

• 150 — Jeremiah Taylor, Howard

• 157 — Liam Uk, Academy for Classical Education

• 165 — Harry McNeel, Stratford Academy

• 175 — William McNair, Luella

• 190 — Jakore Brown, Northside

• 215 — Vontreaz Cowen, Baldwin

• 285 — Toriano Gibson, Baldwin

Hammers: Baldwin’s Vontreaz Cowen and Luella’s Eric Matthew earn our hammer honors, with Cowen steamrolling the 215 field and Matthew battling his way to a gritty fourth-place finish. Cowen pinned his first three opponents in 1:19, 0:18, and 4:29 before sealing the title with a dominant 16–8 major decision in the finals—one of the most complete performances of the event. Matthew, meanwhile, took the hard road at 285: after an opening-round win and a tough loss to eventual champ Toriano Gibson, he fought back with a major decision, another strong decision, and a forfeit win to reach the third-place match. Even in defeat there, his resilience to fight back through the bracket was on full display.

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Red Raider Rumble at Bacon County

Brantley County won the team title with 131.5 points, separating themselves from the field with depth and consistency across the lineup. Appling County took runner-up honors at 114.0, followed by Montgomery County in third with 84.5. Bacon County (83.0) and Jeff Davis (76.0) rounded out the top five, while Trinity Christian-Dublin finished sixth with 48.5.

Top Scorers:

• Ricardo Riano — Appling County — 26.0

• Alan Ortega — Jeff Davis — 24.0

• Demetrius Iverson — Bacon County — 24.0

• Jeremiyah Bentley — Montgomery County — 23.5

Gorriaran Award: Ricardo Riano - Appling County (5 falls in 8:12)

Champs:

• 106: Caleb Clemons — Appling County

• 113: Bryson Thornton — Appling County

• 120: No matches wrestled / no champion listed

• 126: Tommy Simmons — Trinity Christian

• 132: Steven Roberson — Brantley County

• 138: Hudson Shirley — Trinity Christian

• 144: Jeremiyah Bentley — Montgomery County

• 150: Falcon Machado — Brantley County

• 157: Reese Lorado — Bacon County

• 165: Ashton Anderson — Bacon County

• 175: Alan Ortega — Jeff Davis

• 190: Demetrius Iverson — Bacon County

• 215: Ty Hughes — Brantley County

• 285: Ricardo Riano — Appling County

Hammers: Jeff Davis’ Alan Ortega and Bacon County’s Demetrius Iverson delivered two impressive performances, each powering through undefeated runs but in dramatically different ways. Ortega’s day began with one of the wildest matches of the event—a 13-12 thriller over Brantley County’s Payton Perez where he had to gut out the third period to survive. From there, he locked in and dominated, reeling off four straight pins to close out a 5–0 championship run at 175. Iverson was equally formidable at 190, pinning his way into the finals before meeting teammate Kaid Horton in an all-Bacon County title bout. In a tough, back-and-forth match, Iverson sealed the hammer performance with an 11-8 decision, completing his own spotless 5–0 day.

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Womens War Eagle Invitational

No Team Score/Summary.

Top Scorers:

• Bentley Burke — Central Carrol — 35.0

• Destiny Wooley — Chestatee — 33.5

• Taylor Holst — North Forsyth — 28.0

Gorriaran Award: Seanna McCarthy - East Jackson (5 falls in 2:48)

Champs:

• 100 – Emma Thomas – Mill Creek

• 105 – Emily Wisham – Oglethorpe County

• 110A – Averi Kell – Stephens County

• 110B – Jazy Carranco – Jackson County High

• 115A – Aumunique Mills – Mill Creek

• 115B – Jaylynn Brambila – East Coweta

• 120A – Bentley Burke – Central Carrol High School

• 120B – Alana Palmer – Habersham Central

• 125A – Seanna McCarthy – East Jackson High

• 125B – Emily Herndon – East Coweta

• 130 – Destiny Wooley – Chestatee High

• 135A – Sloane Parton – East Coweta

• 135B – Abelinda Tercero – Gilmer County High

• 140A – Artemis Eaton – North Forsyth

• 140B – Gianni Maxwell – Stephens County

• 145A – Annaelle Joseph – Mill Creek

• 145B – Gladys Lopez – Gilmer County High

• 155A – Terri Mcleroy – East Jackson High

• 155B – Anabelle Thomas – White County

• 170A – Jada Taylor – Union County

• 170B – Lily Hayes – Jackson County High

• 190A – Abby Andersen – Jackson County High

• 190B – Jaycee Trogdon – East Jackson High

• 235 – Erika Tercero – Gilmer County High

Hammers: Abelinda Tercero of Gilmer County tore through the 135B bracket with complete command from start to finish. She opened her run with a 13-second fall, then followed it with pins over opponents from East Jackson and Etowah before shifting into tech-fall mode—rolling up big scores against East Coweta’s Isabella Waddell and Collins Hill’s Kimberly Garcia Galvan. Across five matches, Tercero piled on bonus points and never allowed a bout to reach the third period.

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Alabama

Battle in the Burg (Boys) at Childersburg

Wetumpka edged out Bartlett in a razor-thin team race, winning by just 2.5 points thanks to crucial top-end performances. Both programs put nine wrestlers on the podium, but Wetumpka’s two individual champions—Brady Adams and Zakyrion Matthews—proved to be the difference-makers. Their title runs provided the bonus-point surge Wetumpka needed to stay in front of a relentless Bartlett squad. Gardendale, Chelsea, and Stanhope Elmore rounded out the top five, but this one came down to every match, every point, and Wetumpka’s champs delivering when it mattered most.

Top Scorers:

• Tanner Burroughs, Chelsea – 30.0

• Isaac Jones, Gardendale – 29.5

• Hunter Evans, Northridge – 29.5

• Meadow Jones, Vestavia Hills – 29.0

• Karson Poe, Moody – 28.5

Gorriaran Award: Keelan Jackson of Moody (5 falls in 4:57)

Champs:

106 – Blake Adams, Wetumpka
113 – Robert Felix, Northridge High
120 – Parker Van Noy, Beauregard High
126 – Aiden Ballance, Saint Clair County
132 – Karson Poe, Moody HS
138 – Isaac Jones, Gardendale High
144 – Coreu Powe, Gardendale High
150 – Parker Howell, Gardendale High
157 – Zakyrion Matthews, Wetumpka
165 – Tanner Burroughs, Chelsea High
175 – Jones Meadow, Vestavia Hills
190 – Hunter Evans, Northridge High
215 – Christopher Weaver, Alabama School for the Blind
285 – Martin Thomas, Gardendale High

Hammers: Wetumpka’s two champs — Blake Adams and Zakyrion Matthews — earned the hammer honors because their finals wins literally secured the team title. Entering the last round, Bartlett was close enough that a single Wetumpka loss would have flipped the standings, but both Adams and Matthews delivered under pressure. Adams dominated his bracket with three pins, including a first-period fall in the finals. Matthews had a tougher road, grinding out a one-point win early before ripping through the quarters and semis with back-to-back pins, then sealing the championship — and effectively the team race — with a composed 8-4 decision. Their combined output swung the final tally and made Wetumpka’s narrow victory possible. Who knew that 8-7 match early in the day would play such an important role later.

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Battle in the Burg (Girls) at Childersburg

Dadeville edged out the team race behind remarkable consistency, earning just one individual champion but an impressive five runners-up, a testament to their depth across the lineup. Stanhope Elmore wasn’t far behind, powered by four individual champions, the most of any team in the field, helping them secure a strong second-place finish. Gardendale, Moody, and Russell County rounded out the top five, each putting together solid performances, but Dadeville’s balanced scoring and Stanhope’s high-end firepower set them apart at the top of the standings.

Top Scorers:

• Jill Pate, Moody – 27.0

• Heather Butler, Shades Valley – 26.0

• Giselle Casales, Stanhope Elmore – 26.0

• Juliana Eldridge, Wetumpka – 25.5

• Faith Evans, Gardendale – 24.0

Gorriaran Award: Madison Simmons - Gardendale (4 falls in 6:28)

Champs:

• 100: Claire Defries — Russell County

• 107: Caylie Brown — Stanhope Elmore

• 114: Aryanna Ivey — Stanhope Elmore

• 120: Juliana Eldridge — Wetumpka

• 126: Jill Pate — Moody

• 132: Blakeley Baggett — Montevallo

• 138: Faith Evans — Gardendale

• 145: Layla Manus — Stanhope Elmore

• 152: Sheila Harris — Dora

• 165: Heather Butler — Shades Valley

• 185: Giselle Casales — Stanhope Elmore

• 235: Rumor Howard — Dadeville

Hammers: Jill Pate of Moody delivered a dominant, wire-to-wire performance to earn Hammer honors, piling up bonus points in all four bouts and capping her run with a first-period pin in the finals. Joining her is Dadeville’s Branlyn Patterson, whose gritty fight-back to fourth place proved crucial in the overall team race. While Pate was racking up falls and a major on her march to the 126-lb title, Patterson battled through the backside to secure valuable placement points. Her resilience helped Dadeville hold off Stanhope Elmore for the team championship.

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Fall Brawl 2025 Girls at Huntsville

Sparkman dominated the field, piling up 186 points and leaving little doubt as they pulled away for a convincing team title. Huntsville secured runner-up honors with 119, while East Limestone followed in third with 96, powered by several high placements despite a smaller roster. Florence (77) and Columbia (51) rounded out the top five, but this one was all Sparkman — depth across nearly every weight drove a runaway team victory.

Top Scorers:

• Kalea Loving, Sparkman – 28.0

• Alaya Spence, Columbia – 28.0

• Maria Contreas, Sparkman – 27.5

• Josie Workman, Sparkman – 26.0

Gorriaran Award: Carter Wilson of Huntsville (4 falls in 2:14)

Champs:

• 100 – Ella Harmon, Sparkman

• 107 – Carter Wilson, Huntsville

• 114 – Evelyn Lucas, Huntsville

• 120 – Maria Contreas, Sparkman

• 126 – Amari McRae, Sparkman

• 132 – Josie Workman, Sparkman

• 138 – Bianca Hart, Buckhorn

• 145 – Jayda Jordan, Huntsville

• 152 – Makiya McRae, Sparkman

• 165 – Kalea Loving, Sparkman

• 185 – Alaya Spence, Columbia

• 235 – Kia Loving, Sparkman

Hammer: Jayda Jordan lit up the 145 bracket with three first-period pins, rolling through Schrock, Gower and Underwood to go 3–0 with 20 team points. A flawless bonus-point performance—and an easy call for our Hammer.

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JAG All Girls Invitational

Prattville dominated the field from start to finish, piling up 199.5 points behind overwhelming depth and a tournament-best 16 podium finishers. JAG secured the runner-up spot with 89 points, while Benjamin Russell followed in third with 79. Ramsay (35) and Charles Henderson (32) rounded out the top five, with Montgomery Catholic (29) and Carver Montgomery (5) closing out the standings.

Top Scorers:

• Taylor Moore – Prattville – 26.0

• Brooklyn Cottingham – Benjamin Russell – 26.0

• Faith Watkins-Cook – Benjamin Russell – 26.0

• Chloe Cargile – Prattville – 25.5

Gorriaran Award: Faith Watkins-Cook of Benjamin Russell (5 falls in 2:23)

Champs:

100 – Jessica Grizzell, Prattville
107–114 – Ja’mya Brown-Wright, JAG
120 – Man Nguyen, Prattville
126 – Taylor Moore, Prattville
132 – Chloe Cargile, Prattville
138 – Aleah Hawkins, Benjamin Russell
145 – Serenity Davis, JAG
152–165 – Faith Watkins-Cook, Benjamin Russell
185 – Brooklyn Cottingham, Benjamin Russell
235 – Hannah Andino, Charles Henderson

Hammer: Taylor Moore delivered a dominant 5-0 championship run, powering Prattville with 26 team points. She opened with a fall in Round 1, followed by back-to-back forfeits, then closed her day in emphatic fashion—pinning Sydney King in just 24 seconds and finishing the tournament with a 16-second fall over Vivian Bush.

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The Sting at Oxford

Hewitt-Trussville controlled the event from start to finish, scoring 180 points and never loosening its grip on the top spot. Alexandria put together a strong overall performance to take second with 161.5, keeping the pressure on throughout the day. Cleburne County finished comfortably in third at 125.5, while Lincoln (93.5) and Piedmont (65.5) rounded out the top five in a competitive, well-balanced field.

Top Scorers:

• Tyler Primeaux — Cleburne County — 26.5 pts

• Glen Gramling — Leeds — 26.0 pts

• Carson Jones — Hewitt-Trussville — 26.0 pts

• James Harris — Hewitt-Trussville — 26.0 pts

Gorriaran Award: Blake Hutchison of Piedmont (3 falls in 1:29)

Champs:

106: Tyler Primeaux, Cleburne County
120: Charles Nastally, Piedmont
126: Owen Young, Cleburne County
132: Kaleb Whatley, Alexandria
138: Samuel Williams, Alexandria
150: Kion Guy, Alexandria
157: Carson Jones, Hewitt-Trussville
165: Gabriel Turner, Hewitt-Trussville
175: Ethan Maxwell, Alexandria
190: James Harris, Hewitt-Trussville
215: Glen Gramling, Leeds
285: Kalazarus Harrison, Oxford

Hammers: Tyler Primeaux of Cleburne County put together one of the most impressive bracket runs of the day, knocking off the No. 4 seed in the opening round, the top seed in the semifinals, and the No. 2 seed in the finals to claim the 106 title in emphatic fashion. At 175, Ethan Maxwell was every bit as dominant, teching his first three opponents—including a semifinal win over Michael Pope—and closing out his championship run with a 15-2 major over Hewitt-Trussville’s Cash Mitros.

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The Sting Girls at Oxford

Alexandria claimed the team title with 151.5 points, getting big production from a tight, efficient lineup that crowned multiple champs and placed well throughout the middle weights. Piedmont (123.5) grabbed runner-up honors, edging Cleburne County (122.5) by a single point in a tight battle for second place. Hewitt-Trussville (102.0) finished fourth behind several strong finalist performances, while Lincoln rounded out the top five with 89.5 points thanks to a handful of high placers and bonus-point wins.

Top Scorers:

• Bailey Lathem, Lincoln – 28.0

• Anna Adams, Piedmont – 28.0

• Addalyn Mayfield, Cleburne County – 26.0

• Falon Curvin, Cleburne County – 26.0

Gorriaran Award: Anna Adams of Piedmont (4 falls in 3:35)

Champs:

100 – Kamryn Buchanan, Alexandria
107 – Addalyn Mayfield, Cleburne County
114 – Avalena Williamson, Cleburne County
120 – Anna Adams, Piedmont
126 – Bailey Lathem, Lincoln
132 – Riley Stephens, Lincoln
138 – Savannah Hamilton, Oxford
145 – Falon Curvin, Cleburne County
152 – Ahnaya Pinkney, Leeds
165 – Carleigh Arriaga, Oxford
185 – Emerald Hunter, Alexandria
235 – Jailah McGowan, Lincoln

Hammers: Addalyn Mayfield (Cleburne County) and Savannah Hamilton (Oxford) were two of the event’s most dominant champs. Mayfield went 4–0 with three pins, finishing her run by pinning Marlie Morris in the finals. Hamilton posted three straight bonus wins as well, including a decisive fall over Jordyn Wright for the 138 lb. title.

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Smiths Station Girls Invitational

Harris County put together a commanding performance, rolling to the team title with 217.5 points and showing balance across all 13 entrants. Jordan claimed runner-up honors with 148.5, while Smiths Station finished close behind at 142.5. Dothan secured fourth with 99 points, and Troup rounded out the top five at 55. Harris County’s combination of depth and high-end scoring separated them from an otherwise tightly packed chase for second and third.

Top Scorers:

• Shelby Allport, Smiths Station – 26.0

• Adrianna Smith, Jordan – 26.0

• Lillian Olsen, Harris County – 26.0

• Roxanne Sipes, Harris County – 26.0

• Cote Spaulding, Dothan – 26.0

Gorriaran Award: Cote Spaulding of Dothan (3 falls in 1:53)

Champs:

100 – Jerri Lamb, Harris County
107 – Lillian Olsen, Harris County
114 – Abigail Houck, Harris County
120 – Ava Ives, Harris County
126 – Cote Spaulding, Dothan
132 – Alliyah Rone, Jordan
138 – Shanyue Tan, Northside Methodist
145 – Adrianna Smith, Jordan
152 – Olivia Pritchett, Harris County
165 – Roxanne Sipes, Harris County
185 – Beatrice Suomie, Jordan
235 – Shelby Allport, Smiths Station

Hammers: Fifteen wrestlers finished the event with three falls, making the hammer selection anything but easy. In the end, we went with Abigail Houck of Harris County and Shanyue Tan of Northside Methodist. Both entered as 3-seeds and powered their way to individual titles—Houck at 114 and Tan at 138—earning their spots on the top step as the lowest-seeded champions of the tournament.