School Board approves varsity wrestling program set to begin next school year

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Russell County High School will have a varsity wrestling program beginning next school year.

The Russell County Board of Education approved a varsity wrestling program at the high school at this week’s school board meeting.

Superintendent Michael Ford said the youth wrestling program that started last year built a lot of momentum, resulting in the creation of a varsity program.

The board approved the varsity wrestling program by a unanimous vote.