Grappling against barriers
Though not new to Oklahoma, female wrestlers still trying to find a foothold
El Reno freshman Hannah Martin seeks first female state title

 
By Matt Patterson
Published: January 19, 2007

EL RENO — Tucked away in the basement of the stately old high school, El Reno's wrestling room is a shrine to the program's success. Pictures of past state champions and placers hang on one wall, covering it from end to end. Across the room, the school's tournament championships are listed one by one.

As practice begins, wrestlers pair off and begin to drill.

"Go mat speed,” coach Bobby Miller shouts as ...


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