By Joshua Huff, sports editor
The pairings for the first round of the 2019-20 AHSAA Wrestling Duals Tournament has been set with Moody, Clay-Chalkville and Hewitt-Trussville all vying for a place in the Duals Finals.
The winners will advance into the Duals Semifinals set to be on Jan. 21.
Moody begins its Class 1-5A title defense as the only team within The Trussville Tribune coverage area that will host in the first round.
Regions 5/6 at Moody
First Round, Thursday, Jan. 16
Alexandria vs. Mortimer Jordan, 6 p.m.
Moody vs. Southside-Gadsden, 6 p.m.
Quarterfinals, Jan. 16
First-round winners, 7 p.m.
Clay-Chalkville will hit the road to face Chelsea.
Regions 5/6 at Chelsea Middle School
First Round, Thursday, Jan. 16
Gardendale vs. Helena, 5:30 p.m.
Chelsea vs. Clay-Chalkville, 5:30 p.m.
Quarterfinals, Jan. 16
First-round winners, 6:30 p.m.
While Hewitt-Trussville will have its hands full against Huntsville.
CLASS 7A
First Round
Oak Mountain at Auburn, Saturday, Jan. 18, 3 p.m.
Smiths Station at Thompson, Thursday, Jan, 16, 5 p.m.
Bob Jones at Vestavia Hills, Friday, Jan. 17, 5 p.m.
Hewitt-Trussville at Huntsville, Friday, Jan. 17, 5:30 p.m.
The Duals Finals will be played at the Birmingham Crossplex on Jan. 24.
The schedule is as follows:
Duals Finals, Friday, Jan. 24
Ben Harris Arena, Birmingham CrossPlex
Class 1A/5A Championship match, 6 p.m.
Class 6A Championship match, 6 p.m.
Class 7A Championship match, 6 p.m.
Weigh in is 5 p.m. for all classes