Americus-Sumter’s A.J. Stokes finishes fifth in GHSA traditional wrestling state tournament
Published 11:48 pm Monday, February 18, 2019
- Americus-Sumter junior wrestler A.J. Stokes finished in fifth place in the state in the 170-lb. weight class in the GHSA Class AAAA traditional wrestling state tournament. Submitted Photo
From Staff Reports
MACON – Americus-Sumter junior wrestler A.J. Stokes finished in fifth place in the 170-lb. weight class in the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Class AAAA traditional wrestling State Tournament held Wednesday through Saturday, February 13-16, at the Macon Centerplex.
Stokes began his quest for a state title by beating Tyler Robinson from Central (Carrollton) on a pin, but got pinned by Joel Faglier of Cross Creek. That put Stokes in the losers bracket. The best finish he could hope for was third place.
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A.J. Stokes stands on the fifth-place podium wearing his blue and yellow letter jacket.
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However, Stokes rebounded by beating Shandre Hurst of Cartersville 12-5. Stokes followed that accomplishment by beating Marcellus Bankston of Columbus 7-5.
Unfortunately for Stokes, he was pinned by Jamarey Hull of NW Whitfield.
However, Stokes didn’t let that setback discourage him. He rebounded like a champion to defeat Gavin Bloom of North Oconee 11-3 to win fifth place in the 170-lb. weight class.