Raider wrestlers defend own mats, take 1st

  • Habersham Central’s Justin Whitney defeats Apalachee’s William Harp by pinfall in the 165-pound weight class during the 2023 Raider invitational. ZACH TAYLOR/Special
    Habersham Central’s Justin Whitney defeats Apalachee’s William Harp by pinfall in the 165-pound weight class during the 2023 Raider invitational. ZACH TAYLOR/Special
  • Team members are (front row, from left) Jay Garlit-Phong, Adal Navarette, Eli Thornton, Sam Cruz, Braden Crooms, Westin Lakey and Coach Morris Brooks. Back row are (from left) Javonte Bowen, Carder King, Jayden Garrison, Justin Whitney, Anthony Thomas and Ryan McDonald. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff
    Team members are (front row, from left) Jay Garlit-Phong, Adal Navarette, Eli Thornton, Sam Cruz, Braden Crooms, Westin Lakey and Coach Morris Brooks. Back row are (from left) Javonte Bowen, Carder King, Jayden Garrison, Justin Whitney, Anthony Thomas and Ryan McDonald. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff
  • Habersham’s Jayden Garrison goes to work on his opponent on the way to a first-place finish in the 150-pound class. Habersham Central won its own wrestling tournament Saturday. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff
    Habersham’s Jayden Garrison goes to work on his opponent on the way to a first-place finish in the 150-pound class. Habersham Central won its own wrestling tournament Saturday. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff
       Habersham Central defended its own mats Saturday by easily taking first place in the Raider Invitational.    The Raiders’ score of 190.5 easily outpaced second-place...

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