The Blackman Wrestling Club delivered an impressive performance at the 2024 TNAAU Bison Brawl Developmental tournament held today in Hendersonville, TN. With numerous wrestlers placing across various weight classes, the club celebrated outstanding individual achievements, including three first-time champions: Trenton Reams, Gabriel Westbrook, and Jackson Wray.

First-Time Champions Highlight the Day

• Trenton Reams (Tot 44-47lbs): Trenton dominated his bracket, securing his first tournament championship with a flawless record. He notched a technical fall victory in the opening round, followed by back-to-back major decision wins.
• Gabriel Westbrook (Midget 63-70lbs): Gabriel’s inaugural championship featured two falls and a decisive victory by decision, showcasing his skill and determination on the mat.
• Jackson Wray (JR 137-153lbs): Jackson battled through a competitive bracket, earning his first title with two falls and a narrow 8-7 decision in the final match.

Additional Champions

Several other Blackman wrestlers also claimed top spots in their respective brackets:

• Brody Goins (JR 72-82lbs): Brody made quick work of his opponents, winning all his matches by fall, each in under two minutes.
• Jericho Shearon (JR 83-90lbs): Jericho showcased a mix of dominance and technical prowess, recording two falls and a technical fall en route to the title.
• Jaggar Franklin (JR 97-103lbs): Jaggar rebounded from a close decision loss to win his next two matches by fall, securing first place.
• Braden Morris (MS 91-97lbs): Braden swept his bracket with three falls, demonstrating his strength and control.
• Brooks Morris (MS 103-109lbs): Brooks claimed his title with two falls and a decision victory, capping off a stellar day on the mat.
• Sam Cunningham (MS 181-200lbs): Sam earned two falls, including a victory over teammate Musa Steele, to secure first place.
• Greighlyn Gamlin (Girls K-2 52-53lbs): Greighlyn dominated her division, winning both matches by technical fall.
• Berlyn Gamlin (Girls 3rd-5th 69-87lbs): Berlyn went undefeated with three falls to claim the title.
• Nadya Flores (Girls 3rd-5th 95-102lbs): Nadya secured her championship with two forfeits.

Notable Runners-Up

Several Blackman wrestlers narrowly missed the top spot, placing second in their respective brackets:

• Kyrie Ewing (Tot 42-45lbs): Kyrie tallied two technical fall victories before dropping a closely contested match.
• Ivan Barrett (Midget 56-60lbs): Ivan delivered a thrilling sudden victory win before falling in the final round.
• Adrian Rodriguez (JR 137-153lbs): Adrian earned a second-place finish with a major decision and a decision win before falling to teammate Jackson Wray in the final.
• Gabriel Denton (MS 97-101lbs): Gabriel bounced back with a major decision and a close win to secure second place.
• Brooklyn Shacklett (Girls 6th-8th 119-131lbs): Brooklyn earned second after a tough bracket against a strong opponent.

Overall Success

The Blackman Wrestling Club demonstrated the depth of their roster, with numerous third-place finishers and other strong performances across divisions. This outing was a testament to the club’s growth and potential, with young wrestlers stepping up and achieving milestones.

Congratulations to all Blackman Wrestling Club participants for their hard work and achievements at the Bison Brawl!