[Hunter Norris Photos]

by Hunter Norris

The Tullahoma Middle School Wrestling squad finished another strong year at the Middle Tennessee Wrestling Championships at Seigel High School Saturday, coming in third behind Blackman Gold and Hendersonville.

Brandon Brunner, Perrin Norris, Luke Frederick, and Josh Thompson all finished first in the conference. Nick Thompson, Jacob Shelton, and Deonta Smith took second in their weight classes. Bradley Daniel third and Issac Foster fourth.

The first place medal awarded to Josh Thompson was the third consecutive time he has finshed tops in his weight class, which has never been done before by a Tullahoma Middle School wrestler.

The best match in the tournament was given to Perrin Norris for his first place match that he won 15-7 against Blackman at 106 pounds. Brandon Brunner was named the tournament's Best Wrestler.

All year long Tullahoma wrestled with three open weight classes, and they still competed with the top teams in Tennessee. Coaches Max Gessler Sr, Mike Frederick, and Max Gessler Jr were all very instrumental in bringing out the most competiveness in each wrestler this year and will have a year-end banquet to celebrate their accomplishments in a few weeks.

Tournament Team Results:
1. Blackman Gold 250
2. Hendersonville 177
3. Tullahoma 171
4. Cookeville 80
5. Clarksville 65.5
6. Sycamore 53
7. David Libscomb 46
8. Warren Co 43
9. Coffee Co 12