Jesse Smith(top) of Coffee County CHS wrestling
The Coffee County wrestling team traveled to Tullahoma on Saturday to compete in the Garner-Dyer Individual Tournament. The Red Raiders and Lady Raiders were both in action in the one day tournament. The Red Raiders finished in 10th place out of 18 teams ahead of region rivals Tullahoma, Warren County, Franklin Co, Siegel and Shelbyville. The Lady Raiders finished in 6th place out of 12 teams.
For the Red Raiders, Jesse Smith was the top finisher as he finished in 2nd place in the 145 pound weight class. Smith lost in the finals via a pin to finish the day with a record of 3 and 1. Brett Francis(at 120 pounds) finished in 4th place in his weight class with a record of 3 and 2. Reynaldo Reyes(182) finished with a record of 3 and 1 as he just missed a top 4 finish. Finishing with records of 3 and 2 were Jonathan Cable(138), and Dakota Chalker(160). Christopher Speagle(220) finished with a record of 2 and 2. Devin Judge(152), Nicolas Martinez(195), Jacob Phillips(170), Cardin Stump(285) and Hunter Waring all finished at 1 and 2. Hunter Massey(126) went 0 and 2 on the day.
For the Lady Raiders, Andrea Hickman and Mary Anne Walker each grabbed 3rd place finishes as each had 3 and 1 records on the day. Anna Takao went 2 and 2 and finished in 4th place while Mary Wolfrum and Lyra Leftwich each battled to 1 and 2 records.
Coffee County hits the road on Tuesday when they travel to Lawrenceburg for a tri-match with Lawrence County and Huntsville High School. The first match will get underway at 6.
