Patriots wrestlers qualify for the state tournament

The Homewood High School Wrestling team finished in fourth place in the 5A

Section 1 Tournament in February. Nine Patriots qualified for the state tournament,

the most to qualify in seven years.

State qualifiers are: Zach Sims - Sectional Champion; Noah Crocker - first runner-up,

Jaquan Barber - first runner-up; Eathan Harris - first runner-up, Kewaan Kennedy

- fourth place; Aaron Avery - fourth place; Chase Kelly - fourth place; Joe King - fourth

place; and Jared Melby - fourth place. Coach Eddie Crocker said he is proud of the success of his team, and he gave credit to Homewood High School faculty and

administration for their growth.