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Lithonia Bulldogs Advance to Wrestling Championships

Lithonia takes on Alexander in the first round Thursday.

By Mark Brock

The Lithonia Bulldogs return to the State Duals for the second consecutive season after placing second in the Area 6-AAAA Duals last weekend at Marist. The Bulldogs fell 43-17 in the finals to champion Marist.

Coach Patrick Ryan's Lithonia team is now 23-9 overall on the season led by the quartet of Chris Nelson (160), Kirkglen Hudson (113), Shamel
Findley (120) and Dentavious Powell  (106). Nelson was 28-0 on the season heading into the Area Duals while Hudson was 20-0. Powell has put
together a 23-4 record while Findley was 22-4.

The Class AAAA State Duals begin at 4:30 p.m. today with Lithonia taking on Alexander in the first round.

Admission to the tournament is $7 today (Thursday) and $10 on Friday and Saturday with a tournament pass available for $24.


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