James Rappe, Wrestling Coach of the Year
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Coach of the Year
James Rappe
SCHOOL Bentonville
THE SCOOP The 34-year-old Muskogee, Okla., native became just the second wrestling coach in Bentonville this year, after Bill Desler stepped down for health reasons. Guided the Tigers to their fifth state title (third as a sanctioned sport), while also winning the Big West Conference title and the Dual State title. Came from Tahlequah, Okla. where he’d coached for 10 years and five years as head coach.
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James Rappe
SCHOOL Bentonville
THE SCOOP The 34-year-old Muskogee, Okla., native became just the second wrestling coach in Bentonville this year, after Bill Desler stepped down for health reasons. Guided the Tigers to their fifth state title (third as a sanctioned sport), while also winning the Big West Conference title and the Dual State title. Came from Tahlequah, Okla. where he’d coached for 10 years and five years as head coach.
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Article Source: Arkansas Online
