WRESTLER OF THE YEAR: Land Bell, Tallassee junior
Bell wasted no time showing he was one of the best wrestlers across the state of Alabama, regardless of weight classes. Bell moved up two weight classes to 144, and went a perfect 57-0 en route to his second-consecutive state championship in Class 5A. Bell has now won 77 consecutive matches heading into his senior season.
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