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West Washington Junior High Senator Wrestling Team Captures First County Title

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Congratulations to the junior high Senator Wrestling Team for capturing their first county title last night at Salem!
Undefeated wrestlers were Hunter Hensley, Finley Crumbo, Dallas Applegate, August Tankersley, Duke Tankersley, Nash Washburn, Max Hall, and Lane Stivers.
Wrestlers finishing two and one were Troy McKinney, Leland Taylor, Aiden Flannery, Aiden Lindsey, Bryson Bennett, and Trenleigh Mckinney.
Amazing job wrestlers!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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