Justin Griffith, shown in an earlier match, placed fourth in his weight class during the Sweet Onion Classic. Photo by Al McLeod

EJCHS Mat Eagles Take Eighth At Vidalia

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Brandon Reed
Wednesday, February 4. 2009
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Mark it down as another solid showing for the Mat Eagles of East Jackson.

A weekend trip to Vidalia gave East Jackson an eighth-place finish in the Sweet Onion Classic on Saturday.

The Mat Eagles garnered 98 points, while winner Commerce had 204 points.

Besides Commerce, East Jackson finished behind West Laurens, Toombs, South Effingham, Swainsboro, Dublin and Morgan County.

Individual placers in the meet included Luis Verduzco, third in the 140 lb. category; Robbie King, third at 160 lbs.; Victor Equarte, fourth at 103; and Justin Griffith, fourth at 119 lbs.

Next up for the Mat Eagles is the region meet this weekend in Fannin County as the team continues to work towards the state meet later this month in Gwinnett County.
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