CCHS wrestlers qualify

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By Coach Robert Driggers

On Saturday, Jan. 19, the CCHS (Colleton County High School) wrestling team traveled to Bluffton High School to participate in its individual region tournament. CCHS managed to place five of the seven total wrestlers to qualify for the lower state tournament on Feb. 17-18.

Stephen LaPresta and Kadires Ford placed third in their respective weight classifications. Lashombre Johnson ended up getting fourth place with a full bracket while Javier Henderson and Jaquan Washington would finish fifth in their weight classes.

Earlier in the week, the Cougars lost to May River as CCHS had several wrestlers out with injuries. They dropped a 72-12 decision to Lucy Beckman72-12 with Jaquan Washington and Stephen LaPresta getting wins for the Cougars.