Lions wrestlers down Hart, Stephens for 8AAA title
WATKINSVILLE – Will Ballenger is swarmed by his Franklin County Lion wrestling teammates Saturday after he pinned a Hart County opponent to clinch the FCHS program’s first-ever area duals championship. The Lions defeated Hart County and Stephens County two in the Area 8AAA title and will host two other teams in a state sectional Saturday at the Coliseum on Busha Road. The winner of the sectional will advance to the state duals championship tournament in Toccoa Jan. 21.
By Shane Scoggins
Publisher
The Franklin County Lions wrestling team made history Saturday by winning the school’s first area duals wrestling championship.
