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Sonoraville wrestlers in position to win GHSA traditional state title

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga wrestlers set the mats — under the direction of coach Heath Eslinger — inside McKenzie Arena on Wednesday in preparation for the Southern Scuffle, the top national college wrestling tournament.
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga wrestlers set the mats — under the direction of coach Heath Eslinger — inside McKenzie Arena on Wednesday in preparation for the Southern Scuffle, the top national college wrestling tournament. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga wrestlers set the mats — under the direction of coach Heath Eslinger — inside McKenzie Arena on Wednesday in preparation for the Southern Scuffle, the top national college wrestling tournament.

By Lindsey Young 3 min read

Sonoraville is one good day away from winning its first wrestling state championship after a strong Friday at the GHSA traditional tournament in Macon.

The Phoenix sent four wrestlers through Friday’s semifinals and into today’s Class AAA finals, and they lead pre-tournament favorite North Hall, 117 points to 101, with Region 6 rival Bremen in third with 96.

“We haven’t won anything yet,” second-year coach Randy Steward said. “They feel good, and tomorrow they plan on going out and doing what they are supposed to do. But I’m not going to relax until it’s over. I’m approaching that with the kids the same way.

“We had a great first day, and while you always want to be perfect, we are very happy with the outcome so far.”

Sonoraville, which qualified just eight of its 14 wrestlers from the area tournament, will be represented in the finals by 2017 state champions Tyler Hunt at 132 pounds and Trevor Burdick at 138, along with brothers Eli and John Knight at 106 and 195 pounds, respectively.