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Munford state wrestling champ ‘Mo’ signs with University of the Ozarks

By Jeff Ireland on June 15, 2022

Munford High School wrestling coach David Cline typically sends e-mails out to various colleges in advance of the season to let them know which of his wrestlers are interested in, and capable of, wrestling at the next level. He did so again before the 2021-22 season, but it really wasn't necessary in the case of Wemawamungu Moktani, who goes by "Mo." "I really didn't have to … [Read more...] about Munford state wrestling champ ‘Mo’ signs with University of the Ozarks

Moktani wins wrestling state title as Munford sets record with four medalists

By Jeff Ireland on March 1, 2022

Munford senior wrestlers Wemawamungu Moktani and Christian Perez Jr. made a bet with each other in advance of last weekend's Class A state wrestling meet. If one of them won a state title, he would do a backflip on the mat. Seconds after Moktani, who goes by Mo, defeated Page junior Grant Hawkinson 12-4 in the 132-pound final, he made good on his bet by executing a back flip … [Read more...] about Moktani wins wrestling state title as Munford sets record with four medalists

Munford High wrestlers qualify for state duals for first time in 25 years

By Jeff Ireland on February 1, 2022

Munford High School wrestling coach David Cline does not mince words when he's talking to his wrestlers. "I get a lot of push back on how I am because I'm very honest," Cline said. "It's one of those sport where if you know the kids wrestling you can almost always tell who's going to win. I'll sit the kids down a lot and say you're not good enough, you need to get … [Read more...] about Munford High wrestlers qualify for state duals for first time in 25 years

Munford High wrestler Moktani medals at state meet

By Jeff Ireland on March 3, 2021

Though the Munford High School wrestling team didn't earn as many medals as head coach David Cline hoped, one grappler found his way to the medal stand and a second nearly did. "They all wrestled very well, about as good as they could," Cline said about his six wrestlers who competed at the Class AAA state meet last week in Chattanooga. "I was extremely happy." Junior … [Read more...] about Munford High wrestler Moktani medals at state meet

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