Red Bank has joined 21st century wrestling.
For the first time since the turn of the century, to the best recollection of current Red Bank coach Shane Turner, the Lions are going to the state duals.
They punched their ticket with a sledgehammer Thursday evening, displacing 2015 region champion Hixson 57-17.
It may not be the first jewel in Turner’s crown, but it is to date most certainly the biggest.
“A lot of people thought it was going to be close. I didn’t, although I hold my cards close to the vest,” Turner said. “This win says a lot about these guys – their commitment to doing what it takes and paying the price to get our school and our team back on track.”