Captain of the mat

Austin Elliott / TPI TJ Watson lifts Jacobie Brown (ECHS) off the mat during a tri-match at Elmore County.

TJ Watson wrestles in the 138-pound weight class for the Wetumpka wrestling team and has been tabbed as one of the best in his class statewide. 

“TJ is the captain,” Wetumpka coach Josh Highland said. “As just a tenth grader, he does all of the little things right. His determination to lead by example is what holds our team together.”