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Hicks and Hinton wrestle State
Feb 22, 2002 8:00 AM
By Stefan Eady - Faculty
Darlington’s varsity wrestling team was well represented at the Area 3AA Tournament on Feb. 2, as junior Peter Hicks placed second and sophomore Max Hinton placed fourth in their weight classes. The team record is nine wins, 11 losses, and one tie. Within the Area 3AA region, their record is seven wins, seven losses, and one tie.
At 140 pounds, Hicks also placed second in the AA State Tournament, losing the state title to a worthy opponent, Brett Hayes of Rockmart High School. Hayes maintains a record of 94 wins and no losses as a defending state champion. “Peter Hicks gave Hayes the closest match of the day,” said Larry Johnson, wrestling head coach.
As for Hinton, his moment of fame came during the AA State Tournament as he won two matches, coming from behind in the final minute. Hinton took home sixth place with the support of not only his own team and school, but from others as well. “The entire crowd, including many fans from other schools, was ecstatic over his come-from-behind victory over Calem Ray of Berrien County, who in his own region tournament had finished second to the eventual state champion,” said Johnson. “Max was the only 103-pound wrestler not to be pinned during the entire tournament.”
At 140 pounds, Hicks also placed second in the AA State Tournament, losing the state title to a worthy opponent, Brett Hayes of Rockmart High School. Hayes maintains a record of 94 wins and no losses as a defending state champion. “Peter Hicks gave Hayes the closest match of the day,” said Larry Johnson, wrestling head coach.
As for Hinton, his moment of fame came during the AA State Tournament as he won two matches, coming from behind in the final minute. Hinton took home sixth place with the support of not only his own team and school, but from others as well. “The entire crowd, including many fans from other schools, was ecstatic over his come-from-behind victory over Calem Ray of Berrien County, who in his own region tournament had finished second to the eventual state champion,” said Johnson. “Max was the only 103-pound wrestler not to be pinned during the entire tournament.”
