Mavs wrestling camp this weekend
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The Chasing Gold Camp, hosted at Moses Lake High School, features instruction from Frank Almaguer, center, on Friday and Saturday. The camp is free for Moses Lake middle and high school wrestlers.
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MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake High School wrestlers have the opportunity to learn from collegiate wrestler Frank Almaguer at this weekend’s Chasing Gold Camp, a two-day camp at Moses Lake High School.
The camp is Aug. 4 and Aug. 5, lasting from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days with three sessions per day. The camp is free to attend for Moses Lake middle and high school wrestlers and includes lunch. Those interested in the camp can reach out to MLHS wrestling head coach Jose Tanguma at 509-989-2037.
Almaguer is a Division 1 wrestler at California Baptist University, a three-time WIAA state champion and a Fargo Greco Roman finalist.
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