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Public records reveal details about why Chestatee High girls wrestling team was stripped of state title
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Chestatee's girls wrestling team celebrates winning the Region 8 championship Jan. 6, 2023 in Gainesville. Photo courtesy Matt Stowers For The Times
Ben Anderson
The Times
Updated: Jun 2, 2023, 9:17 PM
Published: Jun 2, 2023, 9:12 PM
The girls wrestling team at Chestatee High School had its state championship stripped in April because one of the athletes wasn’t taking enough classes during the second half of the season — but open records show that while the student was technically ineligible, she already had more than enough credits to graduate.
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High school wrestling: Gainesville's William Childs takes Class 5A state title
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Gainesville's William Childs celebrates winning the 175-pound state title in Class 5A on Feb. 15, 2025 in Macon. Photo courtesy Gainesville High
Bill Murphy
The Times
Published: Feb 16, 2025, 6:25 PM
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