Mavs dual to consolation semifinals
Anderson County’s Max Wolfey, wrestling in the 138-pound class, scored wins for the Mavericks against Soddy-Daisy, Millington and Pigeon Forge at the state duals championship at the Williamson County Expo Center in Franklin last Saturday.
The Mavericks competed in the 2025 Class A state dual meet championships on Saturday at the Williamson County Expo Center in Franklin, finishing with a 1-2 record.
Anderson County had a tough opening-round matchup, falling to eventual state champion Soddy-Daisy 40-27.
The Mavericks took an early 6-0 lead as Max Wolfley (138 pounds) and Hayden Harrell (144) each earned decision victories.
Wolfley defeated Jake Laxton 6-3, while Harrell, a transfer from Clinton High, downed William Holloway 7-3.
Josh Bingham (215) added a 3-0 decision over Pete Laxton.
The Mavericks also picked up wins via forfeit from Zed Houlet (120), Tripp Haire (126) and Edmund Presson (132).
In the second round, Anderson County edged Millington 33-32.
Wolfley opened the match with a 9-4 decision over Ryan Ritter at 144. Harrell scored a technical fall at 150, routing Brandon Johnson 19-3. Evan Prewitt (157) followed with an 18-13 decision over James Tucker, giving the Mavericks an 11-0 lead.
Isaiah Tuckey (165) secured an 11-2 major decision against Jose Ruiz, extending Anderson County’s advantage.
Eli Bratton (190) won a decision, and Bingham pinned his opponent in just 29 seconds at 215.
Christopher Baldwin (106) won a decision, while Haire (132) won by fall.
In their final match, the Mavericks fell to longtime power and regional rival Pigeon Forge 33-32.
The Tigers were awarded the victory via a tiebreaker.
Harrell (150), Bingham (215) and Baldwin (106) all won by technical fall. Michael Mattson (113) and Aiden Reed (120) won by fall, while Tuckey (175) and Wolfley (138) each claimed a decision.
Despite the team’s elimination in the consolation semifinals, Anderson County Coach Matt Slone said he was pleased with the team’s performance.
“That is the top tier of wrestling — the top eight teams in the state — and this is always good for our program,” Slone said.
“That Millington team was really good, and Pigeon Forge has been the class of small-school wrestling for a number of years. To basically tie them says a lot about the state of our program.”
Although the dual season has concluded, Anderson County’s wrestlers still have plenty of action ahead.
The Mavericks will compete in the region individual tournament on Saturday at Don W. Lockard Gymnasium.
