Cass wrestling wins prelim bracket, advances to Class 5A final eight next Saturday

The Cass wrestling team made quick work of their first two opponents in the Class 5A Team Duals State Tournament Friday night defeating Northview 83-0 and Veterans 62-10.

The two home victories Friday send the Colonels back to the GHSA Class 5A Final Eight Finals next Saturday at McDonough High School.

In the win over Northview, Kriecg Roe, Zach McKnight, Parker Dunn, Tripp Adams, William Buttram, Jake Crapps, Bryce Kresho, Tyler McKnight and Eli Doolittle. Cass also picked up five bout wins by forfeit.

Against Veterans in the second round, Zach McKnight, Dunn, Adams, Buttram, Anthony Alcazar, Camp, Cole Hunt, Crapps, Kresho, and Roe earned wins.

Cass was state runner-up last season, falling to Woodland in the state championship match.