History
Youth and high school wrestling is one of the most misunderstood sports and has little in common with the ‘professional wrestling’ as seen on television. In fact, wrestling is an international sport and has existed as an organized sport for over 5,000 years. The actual sport of wrestling is a relatively safe and non-violent team and individual sport that promotes discipline, achievement, dedication and positive physical activity for lifelong health.
Through the years...
Cookeville High School Wrestling started their program in 1998 and Head Coach Scott Cook has been with the program ever since, with 12 great seasons under his belt.
The program has had 12 consecutive winning seasons. On top of that they have had
16 state medallists.
Chris Shea 2nd Place 189lbs. 2001
Josh Boyce 4th Place 171lbs. 2001
Daniel Boyce 2nd Place 130lbs. 2003
BJ Sullivan 5th Place 112ls. 2003
Justin Proctor 5th Place 140lbs. 2004
Aaron Birman 5th Place 215lbs. 2007
Joseph Proctor 3rd Place 160lbs. 2008
Nick White 5th Place 215lbs. 2008
Ethan Henry 6th Place 145lbs. 2008
Joe Proctor 1st Place 160lbs 2009
Nick White 1st Place 215lbs 2009
John Salada 2nd Place 171lbs 2009
Ethan Henry 4th Place 152lbs 2009
Team 4th Place Overall 2009
Joe Proctor 1st Place 171lbs 2010
John Salada 2nd Place 189lbs 2010
John Birdwell 5th Place 140lbs 2010
Note:
Two Time State Champion- Joe Proctor
2009 & 2010
The program continues to grow with many state champions and place winners to come.