Triad Cardinal grapplers place fifth during 19-team Ada tournament
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February 8, 2022

Triad Cardinal grapplers place fifth during 19-team Ada tournament

By Tim Miller

Pictured is Triad High School freshman Awsom Mitchell (165) who took first place in his class. Mitchell is shown competing against an Elgin wrestler at the Ada High School Tournament.

(Photo submitted)

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Triad’s varsity wrestling team made a solid showing of itself.

The Cardinals placed fifth du...

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