The Fayette County

wrestling team was pitted against four schools at the

Henry County Duals. They showed their depth, experience

and talent, won three of the four matches and placed

second.

The Tigers' first opponent

was Winder Barrow, whom they defeated 59-16. They beat

Northside-Warner Robins 84-0 and then beat Shiloh 48-35.

They faced the host, Henry County, in the finals and lost

43-30.

"We gave a good

battle," said Coach Jim Bailey. "The loss in

the finals amounted to two matches lost and with three

starters out and three freshmen in there instead, we did

just fine."

Many of the Tigers' top

returners won all of their matches at the meet. Jarrod

Bailey, Brad West and Nick Salters each went 4-0 and

Blake Corbin went 3-0.

The Tigers have a lot of

depth and good leadership from their returning starters.

Nine seniors are starting for the team and many of their

underclassmen have two to three years of wrestling

experience. "It is still early in the season, we're

still rotating people around and getting into

shape," said Bailey.

Fayette County will host

the top ranked team in the state, Harrison, and Douglas

County Tuesday evening. Harrison has three state champs

on its team and will certainly give the Tigers some tough

competition. Fayette County also will wrestle in the

South Metro Invitational Friday and Saturday.