A.L. wrestlers earn medals at Jr. Olympics

Published 9:11 am Monday, August 13, 2012

The wrestling team from Minnesota took first place at the Amateur Athletic Union Junior Olympic games in Houston, Texas. The games began July 25 and finished Aug. 3. Last year the team placed fourth. Albert Lea High School wrestlers Trevor Westerlund and Trey Hable were on the team. They were coached by Pat Priebe, Matt Mauseth, Mike Priebe, Jake Minske and Mike Minske. -- Submitted

Trevor Westerlund, left, and Trey Hable were on Team Minnesota. Westerlund went 17-1 and won silver at 113 pounds, and Hable went 18-0 and won gold at 170 pounds.

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