State of the Program ... Lumpkin County (GA)
By this time - many of you have seen that we are doing highlights of different teams across the SE as we gear up to drop the team previews in 6 weeks. I was releasing one team a day, but with now over 170 teams having sent in information - I’ll try to ramp it up a bit so we can get as many in as possible before the first part of October. I can’t guarantee I’ll get to everyone, but I will try to get to as many as possible.
Please re-visit when the actual previews get dropped in October because what I am sharing below are just a few of the names the coaches have given me. Much more will be shared - plus SEWrestle’s “What to Expect” - in the team previews. Lastly, if you want to know whether we have your form … you can find the list of everyone that has submitted a form in the blog archive.
Lumpkin County (GA)
Two years ago - Lumpkin County had quite the senior class and put several members of the Tribe on the podium. Last year they did a little rebuilding, but still put 3 on the podium … Kerwin Martinez (2nd at 126), Jack Irwin (2nd at 145), and Trevor Coryell (3rd at 170).
This year Lumpkin County will likely turn to the youth movement as a new batch of the Tribe comes in and will look to make their impact. Martinez returns after an outstanding freshman campaign and will look to claim the top step in 2022. The Tribe also returns State Placer TJ Payne and he looks to climb the podium in 2022. The bulk of the team looks to be freshmen and sophomores with just a few upperclassmen. Keep an eye on Nathan Nielsen, AJ Scott, Walker Scott and Jacob Matthews … the four freshmen will look to make a dent in the lineup in 2021-22.
Lumpkin County has developed quite a solid group for the girls team and they should be competitive in 2021-22 as well. The team finished 19th a year ago and return 3 of their 4 State Qualifiers. Gwennie Wright, Abby Jones, and Annalise Koegler will be joined by Chloe Carver and the four will look to push Lumpkin County into the top 15 in 2022.
WE NEED YOUR HELP … We are in the process of collecting as much information as possible and would love for coaches to reach out and share their information. If you are a coach and would like to provide that information please click the “Team Preview” button below to be sent to a survey.