Low numbers on a high school wrestling roster carries a ripple effect that can impact multiple areas within a program.
The Iowa Falls-Alden wrestling team experienced many of those issues, as only 14 student-athletes completed the 2022-23 season.
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Keaton Mulford won 33 matches during his sophomore season and has high goals entering his junior campaign.
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