Agenda Item
g. Recognition: Tyler Bowden ~ Miller Grove High School ~ GHSA Wrestling Bronze Medalist
Summary: Presented by: Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D., Board Member, District 5
recognition
Tyler Bowden – Miller Grove High School – GHSA State Wrestling Bronze Medalist
WHEREAS: The DeKalb County School District is dedicated to developing students academically and athletically.
Miller Grove wrestler Tyler Bowden is committed to working hard and representing DeKalb athletics;
and
WHEREAS: Miller Grove wrestler Tyler Bowden reached the GHSA Boys’ State Wrestling Championships; and
WHEREAS: Under the direction of Head Coach Quincey Bryant, Tyler Bowden reached the Class 2A state
semifinals at 157 and completed his state tournament by defeating Columbus’ Gavin Reedy via a
12-1 Major Decision to win bronze in the 157-pound division at the 2026 GHSA Class 2A Traditional
Wrestling Championships ; and
WHEREAS: Tyler Bowden finished second at 157 at the DeKalb County Wrestling Championships and third in
Region 5-2A,
THEREFORE: We, the DeKalb County Board of Education, acknowledge the outstanding athletic accomplishments
of the Miller Grove wrestler Tyler Bowden for having achieved one of the highest levels attainable by
a high school wrestler. In official recognition, we affix our signatures on this 11th day of May 2026.