1982 Bettendorf High School Wrestling Team

Coached by Franc Freeman, who was inducted into the GBHOF in 2009, the 1982 Bettendorf High School wrestling team was 12-0 in dual meets, won every tournament, set the all-time points record and were ranked fourth in the nation. Every team member qualified for state and all 10 placed in the Top Five, led by Brian McCracken’s state championship at 185 pounds. The closest dual for the Bulldogs was a 34-13 win against Clinton High School, which finished third in the state.

Awards:

Year
2020
Award
Glen Brand Team Award
Chapter/Region
National

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