WHS wrestlers finish third

Wakulla Ware Eagle wrestling Coach John Wainwright was feeling a little better about his wrestling team after a third place finish in the Suwannee County Tournament last weekend. Wakulla finished third in the 13 team tourney, 40 points behind second place Suwannee and 50 points behind the champion Clay County team. Lincoln placed fourth.

"We're getting in better shape," said Wainwright. "We looked better, but we're not there yet."

Jonathon Daily was Wakulla's only champion at 215 pounds. Second place finishes were recorded by Mookie Forbes at 103, Scotty Varner at 125, Tre McCollough at 130 and Ryan Qualls at 171.

Chris Johnson did not place at 135, Seth Hyman did not place at 189 and Logan Barwick did not place at heavyweight. Wakulla did not have a 112 pounder.

Wakulla will take part in the Saturday, Jan. 19 Panhandle Tournament at Crestview and will travel to Lincoln for a two team match on Jan. 24.

The district tournament will be held in Fort White on Feb. 1. Wakulla, Suwannee County, Bradford County, Baker County, Fort White, Godby and Rickards are expected to send teams to the Class A competition.