Month June 2005

In the footsteps of fathers

By JENNIFER PENTON – IR Sports Writer Like father like son. Wrestling is more than just competition to the members of the East Helena Wrestling Club. For many members, following in their father’s footsteps is more meaningful than any shinny…

National Champions Q&A: Stephanie Murata

Gary Abbott/USA Wrestling For a seven-year stretch (1996-2002), Stephanie Murata won the U.S. Nationals every year, and was one of the true stars of U.S. women’s wrestling. She was able to win a World silver medal in 2001, and played…

Bellefonte school board re-institutes plans for wrestling room

By Pete Bosak BELLEFONTE — The Bellefonte Area school board late Tuesday evening voted to put plans for a wrestling-only room back into a $32 million renovation planned for the high school. As a cost-cutting measure, the wrestlers faced losing…