Panther Wrestling Wins Granite City Duals
The Jackson County boys wrestling program claimed first place at the Granite City Duals in Elberton on Saturday. The Panthers were one of eight teams competing and went 4-0 in the event. Senior Xavier Cepican earned his 100th career victory. The Panthers are now 8-1 in dual events this season.
Jackson County defeated Midland Valley High School (S.C.) 69-12, Dixie High School (S.C.) 58-21, Athens Christian 69-12 and host Elbert County High School 52-19.
Eight Panthers, Austin Jurovschi (106 pounds), Donovan Spry (113 pounds), Malachi Kahele-Carranco (120 pounds), Robert Spry (126 pounds), Dyland Jurovschi (132 pounds), Daylan Maxwell (157 pounds), Xavier Cepican (165 pounds), and Zach Scott (175 pounds), went 4-0 on the day.
David Warr (150 pounds), Josue Mendoza (215 pounds) and Alonso Ortiz (285 pounds) finished the day with a 3-1 record.