State of the Program ... Dade 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.
Dade County (GA)
Coach Poston might want us to keep it quiet, but Dade County has to be one of the teams to beat in Georgia 2A in 2022. The Wolverines took 2nd in Duals in 2021 - losing to Oglethorpe County in the state finals - and then finished 7th at the Traditional tournament. They return the 2nd most points from last year’s state tournament of any team in 2A - behind Bremen - and should be in the mix for a trophy when all is said and done.
Dade County return State Champ Cody Williams as well as State Placers Landon Williams, Zac Smith, Jake Gatlin, and Austin Sorrelle. This is a senior-heavy squad with a ton of experience and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see as many as 8 Wolverines on the podium in Macon.
Cayden Cooper, Brandon Willerson, and Hayden Langley each won multiple matches at last year’s state tournament and will look to make the podium in 2022. Keep an eye on State Qualifiers Garrett Dunn and Dakota Whitmore as well … both had success in Macon and could play important roles in whether the Wolverines take home the team trophy or not.
“We have the kids to win it all, but there is a long time between now and January and February. I feel like Covid impacted our success at Traditional last season. We lost two kids going into Area, and that cost us points. I hope we get the opportunity to wrestle with everyone this time around. In the end, we’re not focused on outcomes or results, we’re focused on us, and trying to get better as a team every day. Wherever that takes us, we will take it.”
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.