Jefferson wins one for Dominic Haines; GHSA traditional titles awarded in Classes 1A, 2A, 3A and 4A Friday in Macon

Jefferson’s victory in the Class 3A championship marked the program’s 25^th traditional wrestling championship and the team’s 46^th overall title.

But compared to each of those triumphant victories which helped to solidify the greatest wrestling dynasty in the history of the state, this one meant more. And each program in attendance at the Macon Centreplex Friday had one talented young wrestler on their collective minds.

Dominic Haines suffered a severe neck injury in the 144-pound quarterfinals matchup Thursday, leaving him with no feeling below his neck, according to a Facebook post shared by his family. Haines underwent emergency surgery to reduce swelling in his neck and began to regain feeling, according to an update from the family Friday.

Weathering the tragic event required putting an emphasis on teamwork and family. And the Dragons responded as well as they could.

Jefferson got individual championships from Cap Benson (190 pounds), Fischer West (175), Dallas Russell (157), Cruz Hezel (138) and Roman Belardo (132) to lead the team in its 209-point victory which beat out North Hall (144 points), Lumpkin County (113) and White County (90.5).

Cass secured the program’s third traditional championship – 2006 and 2022 – with an 186-point finish to beat out defending-champion Central-Carroll (159.5) and Woodland-Cartersville (143) in the 4A championship. Hunter Barrett (120 pounds) and Aiden Piatt (144) led the Colonels with individual titles.

In Class 2A, Lovett won the team’s 14^th title and third in four seasons after scoring 191.5 points to beat out two-time Clas 2A defending champion Rockmart (150.5) and Franklin County (131). The Lions got individual championships from Chris Mance (190), Patrick Smyth (132), Cael Kusky (126), Xavier Mance (120) and Hayes Kennedy (106) in the victory.

In Class 1A, Social Circle won the program’s eighth championship and third-consecutive title after a 184.5-point performance which beat Toombs County (132) and Mount Pisgah (101.5). The Redskins got individual championships from Dane Kracht (157), Curtis Duren (138), James Sievers (132), and Gable Hargrove (106).

See the results below from Classes 1A, 2A, 3A and 4A and check back Saturday for the Class 5A, 6A and girls results.

Follow the links to TrackWrestling for the boys and girls full bracket breakdown.

Class 4A Champion – Cass

Class 4A Runners Up – Central-Carroll

Third – Woodland-Cartersville

Fourth – Ola

Class 4A Weight Class Champions

106 – Micah Mostek, Eastside

113 – Matthew Kohlman, Perry

120 – Hunter Barrett, Cass

126 – Ty Murray, Central-Carroll

132 – Olli Webb, Southeast Whitfield

138 – Colson Hoffman, Central-Carroll

144 – Aiden Piatt, Cass

150 – J’Veion Redmon, Ola

157 – Brian Papcun, Ola

165 – Zachary Wallace, Woodland-Cartersville

175 – Jackson Moffitt, East Forsyth

190 – Xander Dossett, Ola

215 – Josian Hernandez, Dalton

285 – Amir Ferguson, Southwest DeKalb

Class 3A Champion – Jefferson

Class 3A Runners Up – North Hall

Third – Lumpkin County

Fourth – White County

Class 3A Weight Class Champions

106 – Owen Etris, Chestatee

113 – Parker Voss, Dawson County

120 – Jack Proctor, North Hall

126 – Jonderious Williams, Troup

132 – Roman Belardo, Jefferson

138 – Cruz Hezel, Jefferson

144 – Xander Nielson, Lumpkin County

150 – Nathan Nielsen, Lumpkin County

157 – Dallas Russell, Jefferson

165 – James Bowers, West Laurens

175 – Fischer West, Jefferson

190 – Cap Benson, Jefferson

215 – Kade Hawthorne, North Hall

285 – Andre Battle, Mount Zion-Jonesboro

Class 2A Champion – Lovett

Class 2A Runners Up – Rockmart

Third – Franklin County

Fourth — Columbus

Class 2A Weight Class Champions

106 – Hayes Kennedy, Lovett

113 – Ja’Shad Wallace, Cook

120 – Xavier Mance, Lovett

126 – Cael Kusky, Lovett

132 – Patrick Smyth, Lovett

138 – Billy Hamilton, Ringgold

144 – Mason Persons, Columbus

150 – Pierce Pennington, Ringgold

157 – Paxon Legatt, Union County

165 – Jaxon Delgado, Ringgold

175 – Ethan Secoy, Columbus

190 – Chris Mance, Lovett

215 – Nate Stratton, Franklin County

285 – Kyle Terrell, Cook

Class 1A Champion – Social Circle

Class 1A Runners Up – Toombs County

Third – Mount Pisgah

Fourth – Gordon Lee

Class 1A Weight Class Champions

106 – Gable Hargrove, Social Circle

113 – Noah Brown, Gordon Lee

120 – Walker Bunch, Toombs County

126 – Wyatt Bunch, Toombs County

132 – James Sievers, Social Circle

138 – Curtis Duren, Social Circle

144 – Conner Dougherty, Mt. Pisgah

150 – Harrison Murdock, Christian Heritage

157 – Dane Kracht, Social Circle

165 – Mason Gillespie, Heard County

175 – Gabriel Hightower, Vidalia

190 – Jack Godbee, Vidalia

215 – Tyshon Wiggins, Commerce

285 – Domimarkeyo Walden, Dublin

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Class 6A Runners Up – TBD

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Fourth – TBD

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