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Retherford cruises to 103-pound title

HERSHEY - Things are liable to get Zainy around the PIAA Class AA state wrestling championships in the next few years, but that won't be funny for a lot of guys.

Line Mountain freshman Zain Retherford completed his first varsity season by marching through the state tournament as surely as Sherman marched through Georgia, winning the state 103-pound title Saturday at the Giant Center with a workmanlike 6-2 win in the finals over sophomore Brad Farley of Bermudian Springs.

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  • Retherford cruises to 103-pound title
  • District, region show well
  • Indians' Tillett 7th, Pesarchick 4th
  • Nativity puts end to Lourdes season
  • Slow-paced Vikes eliminate Indians
  • L.M.'s Retherford pulls off upset to reach 103-pound title match Tourney ends for 3 locals Pesarchick battles back to consy final
  • Playoff experience was Raiders' biggest advantage in victory


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