Woodland wins third-straight region duals title

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January 4, 2025

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**Woodland's Dylan Couey in action on Saturday at the Region 7-AAAA Duals Championships at Cartersville High School. PHOTO: RANDY PARKER / DTN**

Woodland wrestling won a third-consecutive region duals title on Saturday, edging rival Cass in the Region 7-AAAA championship match 38-35.

The Wildcats had five wrestlers go 3-0 on the day, leading their charge. Cayden Bagley (106 pounds), Nick Weathersbee (113), Adrian Zapata (125), Joshua Palmore (132), and Noah Cates (138) recorded perfect days for Woodland.

The Wildcats topped Hiram 63-15 in the quarterfinals and Southeast Whitfield 62-18 in the semifinals to reach the title match.

Cass, the two-time defending state champions, beat Cedartown 62-15 in the opening round, Dalton 51-25 in the semifinals, and Allatoona 50-21 for true second place and a spot in the state tournament.

**Woodland head coach Brett Shedd looks on as the Wildcats won their third-consecutive region duals title on Saturday at Cartersville High School. PHOTO: Randy Parker / The Daily Tribune News**

David Jewell (150/157) and Codey Dean (215) were 4-0 in their bouts for the Colonels. Luka Jensen (144), Rowdy Duck (150), and Ethan Harrington (165/175) finished 3-0 on the day. Mason Tompkins (190) won both of his bouts, while Collin Armona (157) and Logan Hicks (165) each won their only bouts for Cass.

Cartersville went 1-2 in the tournament and placed sixth. The Canes defeated Hiram but lost to Southeast Whitfield and Dalton.

Jair Flores (113) and Peter Cepeda (165) each won all three of their bouts. Fite Casey (106) won his only bout for Cartersville.