• Eight Tigers finish in the medal rounds including two champions and Best Sportsman honors

The Baldwin County High School Wrestling Team won third place overall at the Baldwin County Throw Down held at Foley High School. BCHS had two athletes take first place in their weight categories, two in second place and four captured third place honors. First place winners included Malik McCants (138-lbs) and Curt Bryant (115-lbs). Bryant was also voted “Best Sportsman” by the referees.

Austin Kirby (220-lbs) and Donald "Trey" Bryant (132-lbs) won second place. Taking third place in their weight categories included Jared Coffman (170-lbs), Chris Cassler (195-lbs), Jonathan Buck (152-lbs), and Michael McKinely (120-lbs). The BCHS team, coached by Jason Heath, is in its inaugural season.

The team has several more matches to compete in before the end of the season, including an in-school match set for 1:30 p.m. Jan. 29. The Tigers will host Fultondale and Dora.