Benjamin Russell hunting down a state championship

Of course Benjamin Russell wants to collect a slew of individual gold medals at the AHSAA Class 6A Wrestling Championships, which begin today in Huntsville. But even if the Wildcats can’t get everyone to the top of the podium, that doesn’t mean the guys who didn’t place first aren’t just as important to the ultimate goal.

“We have a strong 11 guys we are carrying (to state),” BRHS coach Michael Ransaw said. “Last year, we led just about the whole tournament but we let it slip away in the consolations. This year, we have those guys that we’ve seen all year, they’re coming back through (tournament brackets) and getting third and fourth and fifth places. That’s what we need.”