County commission recognizes Tallassee wrestler

Cliff Williams / The Herald Tallassee High School samphire Land Bell, left, shakes the hand of Elmore County Commission chair Bart Mercer as Bell was recognized by the Elmore County Commission for winning the AHSAA Class 5A Wrestling State Wrestling Championship, 132 pounds.

Tallassee High School sophomore Land Bell is making the rounds in Elmore County after winning the AHSAA Class 5A state championship at 132 pounds.

The Elmore County Commission recognized the wrestler at its Monday meeting after the Tallassee City Council recognized Bell and his team for a successful season earlier this month.