Wewahitchka wrestlers compete at Gulf Breeze invitational

The Wewahitchka High School wrestling program had two grapplers place in the top four, including the tournament’s most valuable wrestler, during last weekend’s Andrews Institute Wrestling Invitational.

The tournament was held at Gulf Breeze High School.

Gator senior Beau Boggess was the champion at 106 pounds, finishing 3-0 and being voted the tournament’s “Most Valuable Wrestler” by the other coaches in attendance, said Wewahitchka coach Tracy Malcolm.

Boggess wasted little time in the first two rounds, recording pins in 50 and 53 seconds, respectively.

In the championship match, Boggess earned a technical fall when he led carved out an 18-3 lead in the second period.

In addition to Boggess, junior Josh Epps took fourth place at 126 pounds.

The week started out on an up note for Boggess, who was named the Scholar Athlete of the Week by WMBB Channel 13 out of Panama City. Boggess appeared on television during Channel 13’s Sunday broadcast.