Massey coaching A-J wrestling squad
Former Anna-Jonesboro Community High School athlete Eric Massey has been hired as the new Wildcats’ wrestling coach.
Assistant coaches are former A-J wrestlers Brandon Cerney and Andrew Adams.
Junior Wildcat wrestling coaches Grover Mays and Rollie Hawk will also be assistants.
Massey said the team is still actively recruiting and trying to build up the roster.
The coaching staff still encourages anyone who is interested in going out for the team to do so.
Massey was a sophomore on A-J’s first wrestling team, which began during the 1977-78 season under former A-J football and wrestling coach Mike Rude. Massey was also a member of A-J’s football team.
The Wildcat varsity squad opens its season at the Lawrenceville Invitational Saturday, Dec. 1.