Day Three Recap: Three FCS Wrestlers Compete on Final Day; Petty State Runner-Up
Fellowship Christian School junior Josh Petty finished as runner-up at 285 pounds at the GHSA Class AA Wrestling Championships on Feb. 17 in the third day of the tourney being hosted by Macon Centreplex Coliseum.
Freshman Brice Rasberry (106) and junior Colby Stock (126) also competed in the consolation semifinals on Feb. 17. Rasberry finished fourth in the state and Stock was fifth.
“The state tournament, although not what I expected, was still successful as we placed three wrestlers in the state tournament in a single season,” head coach Darryl Johnson said. “We brought an incredible amount of interest and awareness to the Fellowship wrestling program and school. As a program, we grew to an astounding 110 wrestlers pre-k through 12th grade. The culture of wrestling has increased in the student body as well as the parents.”
Petty, Rasberry and Stock were among the six wrestlers from FCS who qualified for the three-day state meet. As a team, Fellowship finished fourth among 36 teams with 47 points,
“We were successful in repeating as Area Dual Champions and added a traditional Area Championship. Five Paladins were Area Champions, five Paladins were Sectional Champions and six qualified for state with three place winners. We expanded our field of competition and plan to have a broader reach next season.”
Johnson was very pleased with his coaching staff this season.
“The addition of three coaches – Vince Mastrototero, Chris Schueler and Bryan Zimbardi – helped me release some responsibilities and focus more on building a stronger, more technical, and competitive team. I am very proud of each team member – coach and athlete – and am excited for the future.“
Final GHSA State Championships Results for Fellowship Christian School
2A-106
Brice Rasberry (35-7) placed 4th and scored 15.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Brice Rasberry (Fellowship Christian School) 35-7 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Brice Rasberry (Fellowship Christian School) 35-7 won by fall over Ayden Palmer (Callaway) 18-16 (Fall 0:15)
Semifinal - Eli Flowers (Union County) 40-7 won by decision over Brice Rasberry (Fellowship Christian School) 35-7 (Dec 4-0)
Cons. Semi - Brice Rasberry (Fellowship Christian School) 35-7 won by major decision over Tyson Daniels (Cook) 8-4 (MD 15-4)
3rd Place Match - Ziare Perry (Jordan) 38-2 won by decision over Brice Rasberry (Fellowship Christian School) 35-7 (Dec 4-3)
2A-120
Graham Jones (17-9) place is unknown and scored 3.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Graham Jones (Fellowship Christian School) 17-9 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Major Chambers (Rockmart) 60-6 won by fall over Graham Jones (Fellowship Christian School) 17-9 (Fall 3:49)
Cons. Round 2 - Graham Jones (Fellowship Christian School) 17-9 won by fall over Riley Sargent (North Cobb Christian) 4-5 (Fall 1:54)
Cons. Round 3 - Justin Ford (Jordan) 33-4 won by decision over Graham Jones (Fellowship Christian School) 17-9 (Dec 10-5)
2A-126
Colby Stock (21-10) placed 6th and scored 9.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Colby Stock (Fellowship Christian School) 21-10 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Colby Stock (Fellowship Christian School) 21-10 won by decision over Carter Woodall (Cook) 7-5 (Dec 5-1)
Semifinal - Logan Opdycke (Rockmart) 52-13 won by decision over Colby Stock (Fellowship Christian School) 21-10 (Dec 3-1)
Cons. Semi - James Reliford (Berrien County) 33-13 won by decision over Colby Stock (Fellowship Christian School) 21-10 (Dec 8-3)
5th Place Match - Colby Stock (Fellowship Christian School) 21-10 and Danny Evans (Banks County) 37-8 (DFF)
2A-138
Levi Lawes (16-14) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Ryan Lampe (East Jackson HS) 28-18 won by decision over Levi Lawes (Fellowship Christian School) 16-14 (Dec 7-5)
Cons. Round 1 - Levi Lawes (Fellowship Christian School) 16-14 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 2 - Tyson Brantley (Toombs County) 37-14 won by fall over Levi Lawes (Fellowship Christian School) 16-14 (Fall 1:53)
2A-157
Drew Collins (12-6) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Drew Collins (Fellowship Christian School) 12-6 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Ryder Schaltenbrand (Mt. Paran Christian School) 25-12 won by decision over Drew Collins (Fellowship Christian School) 12-6 (Dec 10-4)
Cons. Round 2 - Daniel Perry (Appling County) 6-4 won by decision over Drew Collins (Fellowship Christian School) 12-6 (Dec 7-4)
2A-285
Josh Petty (12-2) placed 2nd and scored 20.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Josh Petty (Fellowship Christian School) 12-2 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Josh Petty (Fellowship Christian School) 12-2 won by decision over Stephen Cheeks (Vidalia) 56-18 (Dec 7-2)
Semifinal - Josh Petty (Fellowship Christian School) 12-2 won by fall over Kyle Terrell (Cook) 9-3 (Fall 3:44)
1st Place Match - Jojo Shuman (Callaway) 38-5 won by medical forfeit over Josh Petty (Fellowship Christian School) 12-2 (M. For.)
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