Story byThe LedgerRobert Magobet, Lakeland LedgerFri, January 16, 2026 at 5:07 AM UTC·3 min readLAKELAND — Heading into the new year, George Jenkins wrestling had some big expectations to try and duplicate what the program did in 2025: win a Class 3A, Region 2 duals championship. That was a first in school history last year. While the Eagles still have expectations, the team fell short in the regional semifinal versus Palm Harbor Thursday night at George Jenkins High School, falling by a score of 46-23 in the semifinals, eliminating the local squad from the tournament. The Eagles, though, beat Steinbrenner High School, 44-28, in the quarterfinals. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"Overall, regardless of age or seniority, we got to get better on bottom, and fight and not give up near fall.