WOHS Wrestling Team wins Region 1-AAA Championship

Success in wrestling is not new for West-Oak High School (WOHS) and that tradition continues. The West-Oak Wrestling Team finished the 2016-17 wrestling season as Region I-AAA Champions. At the Region I AAA Tournament, the Warriors qualified all 13 of their wrestlers to the Upper State tournament. West-Oak also had 12 wrestlers in the finals of the tournament and crowned 9 region champions. The Region I-AAA Champions in their respective weight classes are Justin Smith, Jordan Lee, Jared Smith, Matthew Williams, Ben Martin, Ian James, Tate Capps, Cameron Hamby, and Gavin James. Winning second place were Lake Alexander, Ethan Powell, and Damien White. Finishing in third place was Tyler James. The Upper State Tournament starts on Feb. 4, at 11am against Carolina High School at West-Oak High School. Congratulations, team, and good luck on the next round. Pictured: bottom row (LtoR): Abby Brewer, Lauren Crowley, Jared Smith, Justin Smith, Damien White, Thomas Rowland. Kneeling in center: Matthew Williams, Ben Martin, Jordan Lee. Standing: Eli Thaxton, Jordan Brown, Ryan Rholetter, Ethan Powell, Ryan Butts, Lake Alexander, Ian James, Tate Capps, Cameron Hamby, Gavin James, Clayton James, Garrett Dickson, Tyler James, Zach Elliott.