The Ware County Wrestling Gators hit the road Wednesday evening, traveling to Appling County High School for a set of duals against Telfair County and Appling County. The Gators wasted no time asserting control, delivering commanding performances across the board.
Ware County opened the night with a 70 - 6 victory over the Telfair County Trojans, followed by another dominant showing in a 68 - 11 win over the Appling County Pirates. Despite giving up a weight class at 144, the Gators maintained complete control in both duals with disciplined technique, aggressive scoring, and strong team depth.
Varsity Girls Shine
The Gators also saw action from their Varsity Girls lineup, and both athletes made the most of their opportunities.
Audrina Streeter - Win by pinfall (2nd period) in Girls 120
Natalie Schueing - Win by pinfall (2nd period) in Girls 120
Their efficient finishes added to the momentum and highlighted continued growth from the girls’ squad.
Boys Duals Recap
Even with one weight forfeited, the Gators’ lineup delivered from top to bottom.
Wrestlers of the Night:
Cristian Martinez - 2 - 0 with 2 pinfalls
Ryan Tarver - 2 - 0 with 2 pinfalls
Both athletes stepped into Varsity roles and came up huge, maximizing team points with back-to-back pinfall victories in each dual.
Match of the Night:
The heavyweight battle delivered the evening’s most intense showdown.
Kyler Matthews went the distance - three full periods and three overtime rounds—before earning a decision win in Ultimate Tiebreaker. His opponent committed a technical violation for locking hands, sealing a hard-earned victory for the Gators.
Next Up
Thursday: JV travels to Camden County
Friday–Saturday: Varsity Boys compete in the Rebel Invitational at Effingham County High School, one of the toughest events on the schedule.