MOUNT VERNON, Ga. - Brewton-Parker Christian University men's wrestling team competed in Corbin, Ky., at the Battle of the Bluegrass hosted by the University of the Cumberlands. The Barons had a strong showing against fierce competition, with six wrestlers placing in the top 8 of their weight classes.
Cory Moten took home 7th place in the 133 lbs division with three wins in the day. Kullum Irivin grabbed 5th place for the 141 lbs weight class with four wins on the day. Arthur Reed and Gailan Wilds finished with an 8th-place finish with a pair of wins at the 149 and 174 pound weight classes. Thomas Crawford and Brandon Lively both finished in 7th place at the 184 and 197-pound weight classes.
Head Coach Tyler Smith shared his thoughts on the team's performance today and what he hopes to see in the new year. "I am proud of our growth and our guys allowing me to hold a high standard for our program while coaching them hard. We are excited to get a break and spend some time with our loved ones before getting back to work."
The Barons had a great showing at the invite and ended the 2025 portion of the season. The Barons will be competing again after Christmas break in the New Year, when they take on Truett McConnell on January 8, 2026, on the road.
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