HIXSON BEAT SODDY DAISY

[bloss44]

I believe Superhuman meant that as the defending Region 4 Champion, Hixson's wrestlers worked in the offseason to defend that title wherever they may face a region opponent, like Soddy. Also Hixson has had only two .500 seasons in its amazing 40+ year history and only in their first season in the late 60's did they have a loosing record. So as a dual meet program, Hixson is one of, if not, the best in our states history. Especially given the teams they compete against year in and year out. Hixson's challenge will be to return to their tournament prowess of the 70's and 80's. For me, I am waiting to see that happen on a regular basis and I am sure Coach Hall with Coach Vandergriff around will do just that!!! Still it was great to see two programs with a long history of not liking each other too much, go after each other.

[Sommers]

The bro is so right! It is great to see the old school perform up to par again. Ooltewah whipping up the ol traditional teams along with Bradley (not that Hixson would win this one today) and some Soddy teams in recent years is so strange as I look back on the days Hixson loved to have those schools in front of the student body for in-school matches. Thinking back... I'm not sure many teams have placed as many College wrestlers around the country as Hixson either.