Bain represents home state at AAU Nationals

After finishing his season with the Warren County Middle School wrestling team, heavyweight Taylor Bain held his own against some stiff competition at the AAU Middle School National Duals.

Bain, who earned the ?Mr. All? award from the WCMS squad for his efforts during the past season, was asked to represent Team Tennessee as part of the first team fro this state accepted at the AAU Middle School National Duals, which were held at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa.

Competing in the heavyweight division, Bain ? at 209 pounds ? was often greatly outweighed by his foes, some of whom tipped the scales at or near 250.

But despite any size disadvantage, Bain peformed admirably in his nine matches, winning seven by pinfall, one on points, and suffering one loss on his way to a silver All-American medal. His Tennessee team finished fourth in its division, and took home eighth overall.