Cass wrestling advances to consolation bracket finals at state duals

The Cass wrestling team will take on Locust Grove Saturday afternoon at the Macon Centreplex for third place at the 2018 GHSA Class AAAAA State Duals Championship.

The Colonels won their first two matches of the state tournament Thursday, defeating Decatur 66-9 and Harris County 49-15. Cass then lost in the state semifinals Friday evening to Ola 34-25.

The loss sent the Colonels to the consolation bracket where they defeated Veterans 46-26 Saturday morning to earn a berth in the third place match Saturday at 2 p.m.

Buford will attempt to defend its Class AAAAA state title from last season Saturday at 4 p.m. The Wolves will face Ola for the 2018 championship.