George County is stepping onto the mat for the first time. This fall, the school will officially launch its wrestling program, making this sport one of many that students will be able to participate in.

    In the spring of last year, students were surveyed if they would be interested in adding wrestling to one of the 34 sports George county has to offer. Through the survey, there was enough interest to add wrestling as a sport.

      “We got some interest from some people in the community, who thought it was a good way to add a female and male sport on campus, and it’s catching fire.” Athletic coordinator Brandon Davis said. 

    “I think when students actually see a match, high school students, when they see it, I believe, they’ll have more interest than they have already had,” Davis said.

    The team has about 30 members. It is made up of both boys and girls as well as middle school and high school students’. This year Williams’s top priority is not making it to state; he will be focusing on student’s interests in the sport.

    “I’ll work hard to get them interested and make sure they don’t quit,” Williams said.

   “ First time wrestling for this year depends on how they do this season because they’re new to wrestling,” Williams said.

    The wrestling team will begin their practices and matches in October. Matches will be held at the George County Middle School gymnasium. Once the schedule is finalized, it will be posted on the GC Athletics App. 

   Coach Williams states that he has helped with other wrestling programs.  Williams is familiar with self-defense and wrestling, with over 20 years of experience. Being a retired state constable in Alabama, fourth generational martial artist from founder shotokan, first degree black belt, heavyweight wrestler and number two  weight wrestler in four states back in 2009.