Beside Jefferson, teams from Commerce, Oglethorpe County, Dawson County, Social Circle, Adairsville, Landmark Christian and Brookstone are expected to participate, weather permitting. The format for the tournament differs from the ordinary 14-class individual style event. On day one of the Classic, each of the eight participating teams will each face three others in separate dual matches. A dual match win is worth 30 points in the tournament's team competition, and a tie earns 15. The tournament concludes on day two with the customary individual tournament.
Team scoring for the second day is the same as in other individual tournaments.
For more Jefferson wrestling information, see 5B of this week's Jackson Herald. Despite just having wrapped up football season, the Commerce boys were able to come out on top of the field last week in the Spartan Invitational at Athens Academy. The Spartans will get another shot at Michael Collins and company this week when the Tigers host the WJJC Holiday Classic Friday and Saturday. Other teams expected are Banks County, Oglethorpe County and Oconee County's girls. The Panther boys will be without the services of inside man B.J. Wilmont for the first two games.