The Hixson Wildcats continue to claw through a tough region and experience postseason success. After a second-place showing at the wrestling state duals, they claimed a second consecutive Region 2-A/AA traditional title Saturday.
Eleven Wildcats earned berths in this week’s state tournament at the Williamson County Agricultural Expo in Franklin. They racked up 202.5 team points in the two-day event at Signal Mountain.
“This region is a dogfight every year,” said Hixson coach Garrick Hall. “This is a tough region and it comes down to bonus points and putting guys through in the consolations. My kids went out and got it.”
Hixson used a couple of upsets and a strong showing from its upper weights to end the tournament on a high note. Cedrick Harris took down top-seeded Spencer Griffey in the 132-pound championship bout. It was voted the tournament’s best match.
“That was big,” Hall said. “(Griffey) placed in state last year at the same weight. We also qualified at every weight from 182 to 285 with two champs. Truman Ross (220) was seeded fourth and came and won the thing.”