Wrestling season begins at high school

The season began for Wrangell High School’s wrestling team yesterday, as members met for their first after-school practice.

“They’re training really hard,” said the team’s coach, Jeffery Rooney. Coach Steve Miller will be assisting him again this year, which Rooney expects will be good for the team.

Last year Wrangell took the Region V title, and took seventh overall at the state-level tournament in Anchorage. Several students placed in the top two or three spots for their weight class, and 12 of the Wolves’ 15-strong roster this year are returning wrestlers. Three freshmen joining the team co...