Wrestlers compete in inaugural event

The inaugural Columbia County Middle School wrestling tournament was held Jan. 24 at Evans Middle, with 25 wrestlers competing in six weight classes.

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Evans Middle, Lakeside Middle, Greenbrier Middle and Riverside Middle participated in the event.

Tournament organizers said they hoped to expand the tournament next season to include the rest of the Augusta area. Here are the results:

Pool 102 (Weight Class 88--105)

1. Saxon Campbell (Greenbrier Middle)

2. Connor Hardin (Greenbrier Middle)

3. Josh Wesley (Evans Middle)

Pool 101 (Weight Class 106--118)

1. Jacob Emery (Evans Middle)

2. Monty Britton (Evans Middle)

3. (Tie) Brad Reynolds and Jeff Bourbo (Greenbrier Middle)

Pool 103 (Weight Class 119--125)

1. Matthew Pfeiffer (Evans Middle)

2. Holden Boswell (Evans Middle)

3. Matt Barge (Greenbrier Middle)

Pool 104 (Weight Class 126--145)

1. Javeon Brigham (Lakeside Middle)

2. Trevor Fowler (Evans Middle)

3. Clay McCarty (Evans Middle)

Pool 106 (Weight Class 148--170)

1. Harry Rosemond (Greenbrier Middle)

2. Josh Manley (Evans Middle)

3. Chris Payne (Lakeside Middle)

Pool 105 (Weight Class 171--189)

1. Tyler Sharpe (Evans Middle)

2. Mark Hammond (Greenbrier Middle)

3. Bryson Smith (Greenbrier Middle)