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2009-06-17

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Forrester Signs with Patriot Women's Wrestling

The University of the Cumberlands Women’s Wrestling program is one that earns national recognition year in and year out. Coach Kip Flanik continues to build the program for the Patriots and helping out that cause for the 2009-2010 roster will be Georgia standout Tia Forrester.

Tia is a graduate of Buford High School in Buford, Georgia. She has a career record of 153-78 and is a four time state qualifier, the first time a female has done that in the state of Georgia. She was a four year starter on the varsity squad, lettering all four years, doing this on the men’s team at her high school. She also was awarded the team captain honor in 2008. Tia is a five time AAU National placer as well as the 2008 Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame Star of the Year. Forrester was also entered in the USA Team Georgia Women’s Hall of Fame in 2009. She brings 10 years of wrestling experience to UC as a member of her high school and USA teams.

University of the Cumberlands Head Women’s Wrestling Coach Kip Flanik commented on Tia’s signing to UC. “I’m very excited to add Tia to our roster,” said Flanik. “She comes from a very talented wrestling family and knows how to win. She will be a big part of the team.”

To follow Forrester, Patriot wrestling, and other Patriot athletics, please visit www.ucumberlands.edu/athletics.

Article Provided by Bo Kidd, University of the Cumberlands Sports Information Graduate Assistant

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