Baylor Wins 14th Mat Title

[bbb]

As a handful of seniors closed the books on outstanding wrestling careers, Baylor head coach Ben Nelson wrote a pretty impressive first chapter in his opening act at the Chattanooga prep school.

 

While Baylor posted a state record 315 points, McCallie senior T.J. Duncan became the state's first five-time state winner with a 15-6 major decision against Spencer Craig (Baylor) at 160.

 

Nelson and company had a full contingent of medalists (14), including its six champions in winning its 14th traditional title and easily out-distanced runner-up Christian Brothers with 256 points and two winners.

 

McCallie was third (222 pts, three champs), Father Ryan was fourth (201.50, 2 champs) and Montgomery Bell Academy was fifth (184 pts.) in the 18-team field.

 

Baylor champions were Cole Holloway (103), Brandon Brunner (119), Zach Watson (125), Alex Manley (130), Stuart Doster (140) and Barrett Gouger (285).

 

Christian Brothers had Tate Robinson (112) and Kaleb Baker (135) stand atop the medal stand.

 

McCallie winners were Michael Hooker (145), T.J. Duncan (160) and Chase Martino (171).

 

Hooker to Ryan: Due to family obligations in Nashville, McCallie junior Michael Hooker will withdraw from McCallie on Monday and has tentative plans to enroll at Father Ryan on Tuesday.

 

Hooker defeated Mark Marchetti (Father Ryan), a sophomore, in the 145-pound class final.

 

Hooker could fill a void at 152 as Ryan state champion Chris Agnew (152) graduates or go to 160 where Brandon Zeitlin also graduates. Marchetti is a sophomore and should improve greatly with one of the best in the state in the middle weights in his practice room..

 

Notes:

 

D-II Outstanding Wrestler: McCallie's T.J. Duncan ... he is the fifth McCallie wrestler to win this award.

 

Previous McCallie OW's were Jon Bennett (1972), David Vance (1990), George Lewis (1992) and Spencer Manley (2003).

 

D-II Best Match: 152 - Chris Agnew (Father Ryan) dec. Matthew Cate (Baylor), 9-3

 

Five-Time State Champions: T.J. Duncan (McCallie) ... career record of 206-20

 

Four-Time Champs: Zach Watson (Baylor), Stuart Doster (Baylor).

 

Of the eight, four-time state champs, Baylor now has four ... Jordan Leen and Bailey Whitaker were the first two Red Raiders, accomplshing the feat in the last decade.

 

The other four-timers were Martin Francis (Notre Dame), Phillip Simpson (MBA), Matt Keller (Bradley Central) and Ryan Scott (McCallie).

 

Mackey Brothers: While Baylor's John Mackey (215) earned a second-place medal, his younger brother, Josh, took fourth at 285 for Silverdale Baptist.

 

Josh earned his medal with five straight wins in the consolation rounds, before losing to Yusuf Yunis (Rossview) in the third place match.

 

Mark Simpson's Fifth State Medal: MBA senior Mark Simpson became the first MBA wrestler and the first wrestler in the Frank Simpson household to win five state medals ...

 

Mark placed third, twice (2007, 2011)and fourth, three times (2008-10).

 

Duncan's Socks-Retired: Duncan has worn the same pair of dark socks in every match - 190 straight - the past four years ... he wore a pair of Penn State socks as an eighth grader.

 

"It's time to retire these worn-out socks and I will wear a new pair when I wrestle at Maryland next year," said Duncan.

 

Breakfast of Champions:

T.J. Duncan and his family have gone out to breakfast each year after the weigh-ins on the Saturday morning of each state tournament ... Five breakfasts and five first place medals.

 

McCallie All-Time Wins: T.J. Duncan is first on the Tornado all-time wins list with 206, followed by Chase Martino (191) and Michael Hooker (junior) at 174 ... Hooker and Duncan are tied for school single-season wins (Duncan, 50-3 in 2010, Hooker was 50-0 this year).

 

Another Eighth Grader: Baylor's Cole Holloway won the 103 pound class as an eighth grader ... teammate Zach Watson also won his first of four at 103 in 2008 as an eighth grader ... Watson goes for his fifth in 2011.

 

Youngest Champion: Tennessee School for the Blind's Jody Chamberlain won his first state title in 1963 as a sixth grader (103) ... he had to sit out the 1964 season due to a possible detached retina ... he won his second title in 1965 (112) as an eighth grader, but doctors forced him to give up the sport after that season, due to possible further damage to the retina.

 

Hunters Lane's Second Champ: While Hunters Lane senior Josue Brown was winning his D-I state title at 145, McCallie co-head coach Mike Newman was coaching Blue Tornado senior Michael Hooker to his second D-II state crown on the adjacent mat.

 

Newman's interest in Brown's match?

Newman was Hunters Lane's first wrestling state champ at 152 pounds in 1988.

 

Honoring Past Champions: Prior to the championship finals, TSSAA recognized seven champions from the st state tournament in 1961.

 

In attendance, were Billy Bunch (98, Red Bank), George Thrash (112, Red Bank), Jim Eldridge (126, Chattanooga City), George Farr (132, Red Bank), John McCall (138, McCallie), Larry Pendergrass (145, Red Bank) and Paul Tessmann (167, McCallie).

 

Championship Finals Match by Match to follow later.

 

contact B.B. Branton at william.branton@comcast.net

Edited February 20, 2011 by bbb

[ironman55]

Why is Hooker going to Ryan rather than MBA? McCallie's academics are similar to MBA's academics.

[rasslinlite]

Why is Hooker going to Ryan rather than MBA? McCallie's academics are similar to MBA's academics.

 

M.B.A is around $20,000 plus and Ryan is around $10,000. That is around 10,000 reasons. Also did his father not go to Ryan.

Edited February 20, 2011 by rasslinlite

[cbg]

M.B.A is around $20,000 plus and Ryan is around $10,000. That is around 10,000 reasons. Also did his father not go to Ryan.

I was told that both his mother & father graduated from Father Ryan. Someone also told me that Mr. Hooker was a state runner-up @ Father Ryan for Joe Drennan.

Edited February 20, 2011 by cbg

[Chattcity]

Did his parents get transferred to Nashville?

[rasslinlite]

Did his parents get transferred to Nashville?

 

the article states "Due to family obligations in Nashville"

But what does that have to do with a border.

[Chattcity]

the article states "Due to family obligations in Nashville"

But what does that have to do with a border.

 

I thought that meant his parents moved to Middle TN but that's just a wild guess on my part.

Edited February 20, 2011 by Chattcity

[CaptLou]

Regardless of the reason it is not going to be the same around the Chattanooga area next year without such an outstanding wrestler.

[memphiswrestling171]

Mccallie will be losing alot considering 3 state champs won't be there anymore they'll have Connell Westbrook ward and elsea Boyd and youngblood..

Edited February 20, 2011 by memphiswrestling171

[rasslinlite]

I thought that meant his parents moved to Middle TN but that's just a wild guess on my part.

 

McCallie junior Michael Hooker will withdraw from McCallie on Monday and has tentative plans to enroll at Father Ryan on Tuesday.

 

Do you still think it is a wild guess on your part it states he will withdraw and tentative plans to enroll @ Ryan. Why does he need to withdraw when his parents are moving. He lives in Chattanooga off of McCallie Blvd. In a dorm.

[Freestyle4life]

McCallie junior Michael Hooker will withdraw from McCallie on Monday and has tentative plans to enroll at Father Ryan on Tuesday.

 

Do you still think it is a wild guess on your part it states he will withdraw and tentative plans to enroll @ Ryan. Why does he need to withdraw when his parents are moving. He lives in Chattanooga off of McCallie Blvd. In a dorm.

 

What are you trying to infer? He is moving so he can help a relative. It has nothing to do with schools. His father is an alumnus of Father Ryan, so that is why it was chosen for him to attend there.

[cmonman]

What are you trying to infer? He is moving so he can help a relative. It has nothing to do with schools. His father is an alumnus of Father Ryan, so that is why it was chosen for him to attend there.

 

 

I know that his father went to ryan...his dad wrestled for gordon Connell @ mtsu

 

there is also some issues with health of a parent I was also told