State of the Program - Jackson County (GA)

Coaching Staff:

Jim Gassman - 21 years

  • Jason Austin

  • Izzy Carrillo-Garcia

  • Zak Evans

2023 Recap:

  • Finished 4th at the 6A Traditional State Tournament

Individuals:

  • Toby Jurovschi - SQ at 126

  • Domynic Thompson - 6th at 113

  • Dylan Jurovschi - SQ at 120

  • Zack Scott - SQ at 150

  • Xavier Cepican - 4th at 157

Graduated:

  • Jose Pacheco - State Champion at 106

  • Ramon Castillo - 4th at 132

  • Ethan Logan - 6th at 190

  • Holden Gilstrap - SQ at 175

2023-2024

Returners (Grade):

  • 126 Domynic Thompson, 11  

  • 132 Dylan Jurovschi, 11

  • 138 Toby Jurovschi, 10

  • 157 Beau Hoffman, 10

  • 157 Zack Scott, 11

  • 165 Xavier Cepican, 12

  • 150 David Warr, 12

  • 190 Josh Mendoza, 11

  • 215 Alonso Ortiz, 10

Coach Jim Gassman takes over at Jackson County, but don’t expect anything different than what you’ve seen from the Panthers for the last decade. Jackson County has routinely put 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 wrestlers through to Macon and this year’s edition is just as talented. The Panthers do lose State Champion Jose Pacheco as well as State Placers Ramon Castillo and Ethan Logan as well as SQ Holden Gilstrap, but they also return a plethora of talent. Senior State placer Xavier Cepican has had an outstanding “off-season” and will be hunting the top step as will fellow placer Domynic Thompson. Dylan and Tony Jurovschi and Zack Scott all qualified a year ago and each has his sights set on the podium in 2024. The big question for the Panthers is who will in the next group of qualifiers … because they will ultimately have a huge impact on where Jackson County finishes the 2024 season. Beau Hoffman, David Warr, and Josh Mendoza all have sectional experience and will be expected to be important parts of the lineup. Keep an eye on Alonso Ortiz and senior Malachi Kahele Carranco as well as a trio of freshmen in Donavon Spry, Robert Spry, and Daylan Maxwell. - SEWrestle

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