In the opening rounds of the 3A Dual Team Wrestling Playoffs on Tuesday night at Jim King Gymnasium, Gavin Wiggins scored a major decision over Corinth Holders’ Brian Hines 14-4, then pinned Wilson Fike’s Taylor Gay in 1:05. The Panthers will face Swansboro on Thursday in the regional semifinals. If victorious, they will compete for the Eastern Regional Championship against Gray’s Creek or West Brunswick.
Orange’s Gavin Wiggins Talks the Panthers Playoff Wins on Tuesday
Facing Corinth Holders and Wilson Fike, Wiggins scored a tech fall and pinball at 120 as Orange advanced to the 3A regional semifinals to face Swansboro on Thursday.