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Baker gets a grip on his man.
Photos by Mark Bell

Baker, Haynes place at state

By Michael Butler

It's a familiar feeling for a couple of Tallassee wrestlers. Andy Baker and Zak Haynes are no strangers to the podium at the state level.

For the fourth straight year, both Baker and Haynes placed at the state championships in Huntsville. On Saturday, Baker was second in the 182 pound class. Haynes was fourth at 132. It's Baker's third runner-up finish in his senior season. Haynes is a junior this year.

"Haynes didn't wreslte the last match," head coach John Mask said. Haynes had a knee injury. "He is tough as nails. He has been battling for two weeks."

Two more Tallassee wrestlers medaled. The Tigers' Cody Gilson was fifth at 170. Mason Bell was sixth at 152. Tallassee was 11th overall in Class 1A-5A. Moody was atop the field, winning its first state title.

"I am very proud of our team," Mask added. "The young men wrestled very hard and gave it their all. (I'm) super proud to have had the opportunity to coach these great young men."

Tallassee's State Qualifiers

Tallassee has placed in the top four 112 times since 1993.

"We had four to place which is a great accomplishment and we learned a lot this year," Mask noted. "These young men already have all of the skills to conquer life after sports; time management, effective communication, work ethic, teamwork. I want them to be confident in themselves and to follow their passion. These young men will do great things in the future."

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CLASS 1A-5A TEAM STANDINGS

1 Moody  148.5
2 Arab  140.0
3 Scottsboro  122.0
4 Alexandria  106.5
5 Southside  86.5
6 St. James  86.0
7 Mortimer Jordan  80.0
8 Elmore County  69.0
9 Ranburne  67.0
10 Hayden  65.0
11 Tallassee  59.0
12 Weaver  58.0
13 Jasper  57.0
14 Dora  56.0
15 St. John Paul II Catholic  53.0

TALLASSEE INDIVIDUAL RESULTS

1A-5A 113
Grant Hall (42-11) place is unknown and scored 3.0 team points.

  • Champ. Round 1 - Clinton Stewert (Scottsboro) 27-12 won by fall over Grant Hall (Tallassee) 42-11 (Fall 1:50)
  • Cons. Round 1 - Grant Hall (Tallassee) 42-11 won by fall over Dylan Melendez (Piedmont) 30-11 (Fall 1:56)
  • Cons. Round 2 - Evan Phillips (Hayden) 64-12 won by major decision over Grant Hall (Tallassee) 42-11 (MD 13-3)

1A-5A 120
F F (0-2) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.

  • Champ. Round 1 - Jacob Dease (Southside) 56-5 won by forfeit over F F (Tallassee) 0-2 (For.)
  • Cons. Round 1 - Elijah Erhart (Mortimer Jordan) 31-27 won by forfeit over F F (Tallassee) 0-2 (For.)

1A-5A 126
Preston Tidwell (21-19) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.

  • Champ. Round 1 - Carlos Chavez (Dora) 45-6 won by fall over Preston Tidwell (Tallassee) 21-19 (Fall 0:25)
  • Cons. Round 1 - Cody Knight (Beauregard) 45-10 won by decision over Preston Tidwell (Tallassee) 21-19 (Dec 14-9)

1A-5A 132
Zak Haynes (37-4) placed 4th and scored 14.0 team points.

  • Champ. Round 1 - Zak Haynes (Tallassee) 37-4 won by major decision over Jose Calderon (Susan Moore) 19-12 (MD 13-4)
  • Quarterfinal - Zak Haynes (Tallassee) 37-4 won by major decision over Patrick Lawler (Arab) 77-14 (MD 9-1)
  • Semifinal - Jaden New (Alexandria) 66-2 won by fall over Zak Haynes (Tallassee) 37-4 (Fall 6:00)
  • Cons. Semi - Zak Haynes (Tallassee) 37-4 won by decision over Trent Gilliam (Springville) 52-28 (Dec 8-2)
  • 3rd Place Match - Sebastian Oswalt (Mortimer Jordan) 49-10 won by forfeit over Zak Haynes (Tallassee) 37-4 (For.)

1A-5A 152
Mason Bell (57-11) placed 6th and scored 8.0 team points.

  • Champ. Round 1 - Mason Bell (Tallassee) 57-11 won by decision over Tanner Shelton (Scottsboro) 14-17 (Dec 6-2)
  • Quarterfinal - Nick Miller (New Hope) 13-5 won by decision over Mason Bell (Tallassee) 57-11 (Dec 8-5)
  • Cons. Round 2 - Mason Bell (Tallassee) 57-11 won by major decision over Blake Smith (Ranburne) 25-19 (MD 8-0)
  • Cons. Round 3 - Mason Bell (Tallassee) 57-11 won in sudden victory - 1 over Leland Talbert (St. James) 29-9 (SV-1 4-2)
  • Cons. Semi - Jordan Kiley (Mortimer Jordan) 46-11 won by fall over Mason Bell (Tallassee) 57-11 (Fall 2:18)
  • 5th Place Match - Ethan Scrivner (Saint Clair County) 63-28 won by decision over Mason Bell (Tallassee) 57-11 (Dec 1-0)

1A-5A 170
Cody Gilson (52-9) placed 5th and scored 9.0 team points.

  • Champ. Round 1 - Cody Gilson (Tallassee) 52-9 won by decision over Mark Stitt (Jasper) 56-18 (Dec 6-4)
  • Quarterfinal - Cody Gilson (Tallassee) 52-9 won by decision over Ethan Stevenson (Southside) 39-10 (Dec 2-1)
  • Semifinal - Gerard Mcarron (St. John Paul Ii Catholic) 36-2 won by fall over Cody Gilson (Tallassee) 52-9 (Fall 1:42)
  • Cons. Semi - Mark Stitt (Jasper) 56-18 won by major decision over Cody Gilson (Tallassee) 52-9 (MD 12-4)
  • 5th Place Match - Cody Gilson (Tallassee) 52-9 won by decision over Mac Johnson (St. James) 39-6 (Dec 4-0)

1A-5A 182
Andy Baker (24-2) placed 2nd and scored 22.0 team points.

  • Champ. Round 1 - Andy Baker (Tallassee) 24-2 won by fall over Michael White (Southside) 23-18 (Fall 1:29)
  • Quarterfinal - Andy Baker (Tallassee) 24-2 won by fall over Linus Piper (Hayden) 51-19 (Fall 1:37)
  • Semifinal - Andy Baker (Tallassee) 24-2 won by decision over Peyton Mullenix (American Christian) 29-8 (Dec 10-3)
  • 1st Place Match - Kolton Clark (Scottsboro) 36-1 won by major decision over Andy Baker (Tallassee) 24-2 (MD 12-1)

1A-5A 285
Fischer Segrest (40-7) place is unknown and scored 3.0 team points.

  • Champ. Round 1 - Quentin Threatt (Moody) 42-17 won by fall over Fischer Segrest (Tallassee) 40-7 (Fall 0:18)
  • Cons. Round 1 - Fischer Segrest (Tallassee) 40-7 won by fall over Corbin Grant (Pike Road) 20-12 (Fall 2:50)
  • Cons. Round 2 - Danny Olivares (New Hope) 26-14 won by fall over Fischer Segrest (Tallassee) 40-7 (Fall 0:15)

TALLASSEE WRESTLING STATE PLACERS

1993

 

 

 

 

Wt. Class

Place

Name

Grade

Classification

275

4

Brandon Boyd

12

1A-4A

1996

 

 

 

 

160

2

Joel Walker

11

1A-4A

1997

 

 

 

 

103

3

Luke Rigsby

 

1A-4A

119

3

Rodney Johnson

 

1A-4A

130

1

Brian Freeman

12

1A-4A

140

1

Brandon Reddon

11

1A-4A

145

4

Troy Mann

 

1A-4A

152

3

Tim Mann

 

1A-4A

160

2

Joel Walker

12

1A-4A

189

3

Justin Johns

12

1A-4A

215

4

Daniel Hutchenson

 

1A-4A

1998

 

 

 

 

112

3

Jerome Smith

 

1A-4A

119

3

Luke Rigsby

 

1A-4A

130

4

Brandon Atkins

 

1A-4A

152

3

Brandon Redden

12

1A-4A

1999

 

 

 

 

103

4

Brad Jones

 

1A-4A

112

4

Anthony Bentley

11

1A-4A

119

2

Jerome Smith

 

1A-4A

125

2

Luke Rigsby

 

1A-4A

215

4

Jared Blair

12

1A-4A

275

3

Will Curlee

12

1A-4A

2000

 

 

 

 

119

4

Anthony Bentley

12

1A-4A

130

2

Brandon Rigsby

10

1A-4A

140

2

Jerome Smith

11

1A-4A

189

3

Jamie Blakey

11

1A-4A

275

3

Eric Cagle

10

1A-4A

2001

 

 

 

 

130

4

Brad Jones

11

1A-4A

135

1

Brandon Rigsby

11

1A-4A

140

1

Justin Harris

9

1A-4A

171

2

Brandon Cobb

12

1A-4A

215

2

Jamie Blakley

12

1A-4A

275

1

Eric Cagle

11

1A-4A

2002

 

 

 

 

103

4

Josh Rigsby

 

1A-4A

125

3

Jeremy Balentine

11

1A-4A

130

2

Brad Jones

 

1A-4A

135

4

Jason Phillips

 

1A-4A

145

1

Justin Harris

10

1A-4A

152

4

Robert Peppers

 

1A-4A

275

1

Eric Cagle

12

1A-4A

2003

 

 

 

 

112

2

Josh Rigsby

 

1A-4A

119

1

Jonathan Webb

 

1A-4A

130

2

Jeremy Balentine

12

1A-4A

145

2

Justin Harris

11

1A-4A

145

4

Nick Smith

 

1A-4A

275

3

Buck Buckhannon

 

1A-4A

2004

 

 

 

 

119

1

Jonathan Webb

 

1A-4A

125

4

Josh Rigsby

 

1A-4A

160

1

Mack Farrow

12

1A-4A

171

2

Justin Harrow

12

1A-4A

2006

 

 

 

 

103

4

Chris Adams

7

1A-4A

135

2

Josh Rigsby

 

1A-4A

160

1

Jonathan Haynes

10

1A-4A

171

4

Travis Krimmell

 

1A-4A

189

2

Nick Taunton

 

1A-4A

2007

 

 

 

 

112

3

Dave Shirley

11

1A-4A

160

3

Jonathan Haynes

11

1A-4A

2008

 

 

 

 

119

3

Dave Shirley

12

1A-4A

189

4

Jonathan Haynes

12

1A-4A

215

4

Sharod Pearson

11

1A-4A

2009

 

 

 

 

112

4

Gowen, Pierce

9

5A

125

4

Langley, Joel

9

5A

145

3

Adams, Chris

10

5A

215

1

Person, Sharod

12

5A

285

1

Stuckey, John

11

5A

2010

 

 

 

 

103

4

Epperson, Josh

8

5A

119

2

Gowan, Pierce

10

5A

130

2

Murphy, Rhys

11

5A

135

3

Highland, Josh

10

5A

145

1

Adams, Chris

11

5A

189

2

Lynn, Tyler

11

5A

215

3

Self, Lucas

11

5A

285

1

Robinson, T.C.

11

5A

2011

 

 

 

 

112

3

Epperson, Josh

9

5A

125

3

Gowan, Pierce

11

5A

140

3

Murphy, Rhys

12

5A

145

2

Highland, Josh

11

5A

160

1

Adams, Chris

12

5A

189

3

Lynn, Tyler

12

5A

215

3

Self, Lucas

12

5A

285

1

Robinson, T.C.

12

5A

2012

 

 

 

 

106

2

Reese, Kennon

9

5A

120

1

Epperson, Josh

10

5A

285

2

Rowlen, Jesse

11

5A

2013

 

 

 

 

120

2

Reese, Kennon

10

1A-4A

126

1

Epperson, Josh

11

1A-4A

152

3

Thomas, B.J.

11

1A-4A

182

3

Baker, Drew

11

1A-4A

285

1

Rowlen, Jesse

12

1A-4A

2014

 

 

 

 

113

3

Turner, Steven

10

1A-4A

126

1

Reese, Kennon

11

1A-4A

132

1

Epperson, Josh

12

1A-4A

152

1

Rivers, Dj

12

1A-4A

160

1

Thomas, B.J.

12

1A-4A

182

1

Baker, Drew

12

1A-4A

195

1

Mckenzie, Davontae

12

1A-4A

2015

 

 

 

 

132

1

Kennon, Reese

12

1A-5A

2016

 

 

 

 

106

4

Haynes, Zak

8

1A-5A

113

4

Miller, Jonovan

9

1A-5A

120

4

Hathcock, Bruin

8

1A-5A

126

4

Price, Jordan

11

1A-5A

182

4

Noah, Jeremy

12

1A-5A

195

2

Baker, Andy

9

1A-5A

285

1

Baker, Jake

11

1A-5A

2017

 

 

 

 

113

3

Haynes, Zak

9

1A-5A

132

5

Price, Jordan

12

1A-5A

182

6

Deem, Hudson

12

1A-5A

195

3

Baker, Andy

10

1A-5A

285

1

Baker, Jake

12

1A-5A

2018

 

 

 

 

126

3

Haynes, Zak

10

1A-5A

195

2

Baker, Andy

11

1A-5A

2019

 

 

 

 

132

4

Haynes, Zak

11

1A-5A

182

2

Baker, Andy

12

1A-5A