File / TPI Tallassee's wrestling team won its second consecutive AHSAA Class 1A-4A South Sectionals title, qualifying nine wrestlers for the state tournament in Huntsville.
Ana Sofia Meyer
The Tallassee Tigers are the AHSAA Class 1A-4A reigning champions, winning both the duals and traditional titles in 2025. Last month, the Tigers repeated as the 2026 Class 1A-4A duals champions.
Last week, Tallassee found its way atop the podium once again, winning the 2026 South Sectionals. The Tigers scored 238 team points, topping Oak Grove to claim the title. Along the way, nine Tallassee wrestlers qualified for the state tournament later this week in Huntsville.
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