WHS wrestling finishes in third

Stamina was the biggest problem for the Wakulla War Eagle wrestling team as Coach John Wainwright and his squad traveled to Clay County to take part in an 18 team tournament on Jan. 4 and Jan 5.

Wakulla placed third behind Suwannee County and Jacksonville Bolles. Wainwright said he was disappointed that Wakulla finished far behind Suwannee, but he was pleased his team was just 5.5 points behind Bolles.

"Suwannee has still got our number," said Wainwright. "We are still not up to their par."

Wakulla had to forfeit the 112 pound class where Brock Glover had competed. Mookie Forbes and Chris Johnson both placed second at 103 and 135 pounds respectively. At 199, Tyler Hill had his best tournament of the year and placed third. Tre McCollough placed third at 140. Ryan Qualls was a third place finisher at 145. Jonathan Daily placed fourth at 215.

Scotty Varner was injured and did not compete at 125. Adam Platt competed in his place and did not finish in the top rungs of his class.

Robert Douin won a match at 140. Garrett Barco did not place at 152, Brandon Cardin, Matt Fields and Tyler Corbett did not place at 160, 171, and 189 pounds respectively. Logan Barwick did not place at heavyweight.

"We've got to get in shape," said Wainwright. "We were out-hustled on the mat." Wainwright said the wrestlers worked out over the Christmas holidays, but had difficulty with stamina in the matches.

Wakulla will travel to Suwannee County to take part in the Billy Sailor Tournament on Jan. 11 and Jan. 12. On Jan .18 and Jan. 19, Wakulla will take part in the Panhandle Classic at Crestview.