SPRINGFIELD — Pierce County’s Lady Bears’ wrestling team claimed their first-ever tournament title capturing the 25th annual Rebel Invitational Saturday at an event hosted by Effingham County.
The Bears finished sixth in the 22-team boys event behind powerhouse schools.
South Effingham, the 2023 Class 6A dual champion and 2024 dual and traditional champion, captured the event with 323.5 points. The Mustangs were followed by Richmond Hill (254), who swept the team titles in 2018. Ware County, a traditional Top 10 program, was third with 228.5 points. Bluffton (S.C.), a traditional power, was fourth with 191.5 points. Host Effingham County, another traditional power, was fifth with 186.5.
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