Gators Finish 5th Overall; Streeter, Fore, and Several Gators Shine in Season-Opening Competition
WAYCROSS, GA - November 7, 2026 - The Ware County Gators and Lady Gators Wrestling Teams kicked off their 2026 - 2027 seasons on Saturday, November 7, as they hosted the 18th Annual Taylor Bristow Memorial Swamp Duals and the inaugural Queen of the Swamp Girls Scramble at Ware County High School. Both teams turned in impressive performances to open the season, highlighted by several undefeated wrestlers and strong individual efforts throughout the day.
Gators Finish 5th Overall with 3 - 2 Record
The Ware County Gators battled through a competitive field of teams in the Taylor Bristow Memorial Swamp Duals, finishing the day with a 3 - 2 overall record and a 5th-place finish.
The Gators picked up victories over Jenkins, Bacon County, and Cook County, demonstrating determination and toughness throughout the season-opening tournament.
Leading the way for Ware County were Leve Moore, Rodrigo Reyes, Aaron Bennet, and Gunter Fore, who each delivered outstanding performances by finishing a perfect 5 - 0 in their individual matches.
Their undefeated performances provided an early spark for the Gators and helped set the tone for what promises to be an exciting wrestling season.
Lady Gators Make History at Inaugural Queen of the Swamp Girls Scramble
The Ware County Lady Gators also enjoyed an impressive start to their season as they competed in the first-ever Queen of the Swamp Girls Scramble.
Leading the charge was Audrina Streeter, who put together an outstanding performance in the 115-pound weight class, finishing the competition with a perfect 3 - 0 record.
Freshman Raya Fore also made an immediate impact in her first season with the Lady Gators, posting an impressive 4 - 1 record. Fore's only loss came against a returning state placer, making her performance even more impressive as she begins her high school wrestling career.
Several other Lady Gators also earned individual victories during the competition, including Zi Smith, Emmelee Haddock, Kaaden Kitchen, and Kennedi Thomas.
The performances from both experienced wrestlers and newcomers provided plenty of encouragement as the Lady Gators continue building momentum heading into the heart of their season.
A Great Day for Ware County Wrestling
Hosting the 18th Annual Taylor Bristow Memorial Swamp Duals alongside the inaugural Queen of the Swamp Girls Scramble marked an exciting beginning to the 2026–2027 wrestling season for Ware County Athletics.
The annual Taylor Bristow Memorial event continues to be an important tradition for the Ware County wrestling program, while the addition of the girls' competition represents another exciting opportunity to showcase the continued growth of girls' wrestling.
Congratulations to all of the Gator and Lady Gator wrestlers, along with Head Coach O'Darius Williamson and the entire coaching staff, on their performances and their efforts in hosting a successful day of wrestling competition.
Up Next: Region Quad Dual at Wayne County
The Ware County Gators will return to action on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, as they travel to Jesup, Georgia, for a Region Quad Dual hosted by Wayne County High School.
The Gators will face three Region opponents during the evening:
Statesboro Blue Devils
Benedictine Cadets
Wayne County Yellow Jackets
Competition is scheduled to begin at 5:00 PM.
This early-season Region competition will provide the Gators with another opportunity to test themselves against familiar opponents as they work toward their goals for the 2026–2027 season.
Ware County Athletics encourages all of Gator Nation to continue supporting these outstanding student-athletes and coaches throughout the wrestling season.
Congratulations to the Gators and Lady Gators on a great start to the season!
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