Collins Hill High School has established itself as one of Georgia's elite wrestling programs. Led by Coach Cliff Ramos, the Eagles have finished in the top ten in Georgia's largest classification fifteen consecutive years, including top 3 finishes each of the the last eleven years and State Titles in 2001-02, 2004-05, 2007-08, 2008-09, and 2009-10. The Eagles have also wrestled to Region Championships 11 of the past 14 seasons. 

In fifteen years of existance, the history of the program includes an impressive array of individual achievements. Eagle wrestlers have placed (top six) 111 times in the State Tournament, including 31 individual State Championships.  

In 2005, Tyler Parker became the first wrestler in Georgia AAAAA history to win 4 Individual State Championships. Besides Knapp, three former Eagle wrestlers, Joey Guiler (class of 2000),  David Brunson (class of 2001), and TJ Mitchell (2010)won 3 State Championships during their careers. Nick Lukacs (class or 2004) and Joel Smith (2010) finished their careers with 2 State titles and three finals appearances.

The Eagles' 2009-10 season qualifies as perhaps the best in Georgia history. Collins Hill was crowned both Dual Meet and Traditional State Champions for the 2nd consecutive season. Strong showings in three national-level tournaments in Kansas City and Pennsylvania resulted in a top-10 ranking nationally. Additionally, Collins Hill tied their own record from the previous season by sending twelve wrestlers to the podium at the Georiga State Traditional Tournament, including 6 State Champions.  Seniors Joel Smith and TJ Mithcell solidified their place as all-time greats by winning their 2nd and 3rd State Titles respectively.

Eight varsity starters from the 2009-10 squad will graduate this spring.  Besides Smith and Mitchell, 215 lb. State Champion CJ Collins finished his career on the highest of notes..  . 

Also graduating are Allen Willard (3rd at 140), Thomas Delain (3rd at 285), Jaime Hertica (4th at 152), Devante Brown (5th at 135), Michael Acetta, Josiah Connell, Isaac King, Pat Riley, and Micheal Stokes.  The Eagle faithful thank each of you for your hard work and dedication to our program and wish you the v ery best in your future.    

Despite the losses to graduation, the 2010-11 season will feature a lineup that includes six State Qualifiers and five returning placers. Sophomore Drew Ferguson (103 )and Juniors Bazell Partridge (112) and Mac Bennett (189) all took home State Titles this season.   All will be favored to repeat in 2010. 

Also returning are placers Joseph Doyague and Nick Holbert.  They will be joined by members of the State's top JV team.