By Stephen Black
Score Atlanta
Two prestigious wrestling meets occurred over the weekend and several teams earned their ways to higher rankings as a result. Archer won the Sham Slam to continue its domination of the state wrestling scene this year. Chattahoochee made an impressive showing in finishing sixth. As a result, the Cougars moved to No. 4 in Class AAAAAA.
Cambridge came in ninth in the Sham and moved into the top five in Class AAAAA. South Forsyth came in 11th and debuted in the post-duals poll at No. 7.
Carrollton jumped into the poll in Class AAAA and Lumpkin County moved up to No. 2.
In Class AAAA, Elbert County debuted and, in Class AA, GAC and Lovett swapped spots after the Spartans finished higher than the Lions in the Prep Slam meet at Holy Innocents'.
In Class A, Darlington climbed into the top five after an eye-opening performance at Holy Innocents'.
Class AAAAAA
1. Archer
2. Camden County
3. Collins Hill
4. Chattahoochee
5. Grayson
6. North Forsyth
7. South Forsyth
8. North Gwinnett
9. Etowah
10. Roswell
Class AAAAA
1. Pope
2. Woodland-Cartersville
3. Allatoona
4. Creekview
5. Cambridge
6. Ware County
7. Whitewater
8. Ola
9. Effingham County
10. Clarke Central
Class AAAA
1. Gilmer
2. Lumpkin County
3. Alexander
4. Cass
5. Lithonia
6. Carrollton
7. Glenn Hills
8. Chestatee
9. Marist
10. South Effingham
Class AAA
1. Buford
2. Banks County
3. Morgan County
4. Woodward Academy
5. Sonoraville
6. St. Pius X
7. Elbert County
8. Oconee County
9. Rockmart
10. Blessed Trinity
Class AA
1. Jefferson
2. Bremen
3. Social Circle
4. Toombs County
5. Greater Atlanta Christian
6. Lovett
7. East Laurens
8. Spencer
9. Pepperell
10. Westminster
Class A
1. Commerce
2. Gordon Lee
3. Turner County
4. Darlington
5. Mt. Zion-Carroll
6. Holy Innocents’
7. Athens Christian
8. Strong Rock Christian
9. Mount Vernon
10. Eagle’s Landing Christian
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