The J.R. Trippe Wrestling Team competed in the Middle Georgia Middle School Athletic Association (MGMSAA) Region Wrestling Championship on Thursday, January 19, at Vidalia High School.  The Chiefs had an outstanding showing on the mat and came away with second place as a team behind West Laurens Middle School.  There were also multiple individual place finishers as follows: 

Region Champions - Anthony Nichols, Dylan Kicklighter, Brenton Farmer, Tavon Hill, DeAndre Carlie, Chandler Smith

2nd Place - Andre Jackson

3rd Place - Reve Page, Caden Sapp, Landon Scott

The region tournament concludes a successful season for the Chiefs.  Despite multiple injuries throughout the season, the team worked hard and persevered over the past three months.  "I am very proud of the team, and all they have accomplished this year.  Wrestling is a grueling sport, but these wrestlers showed they have what it takes to perform at a high level.  We are excited about the future of Vidalia wrestling," said Coach Gray Meredith.  Roll Tribe!