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By Dena Wood
The Times 

Lalka, Newman Get Big Wrestling Wins

Dejay Lalka won his first-ever match, beating Wa-Hi wrestler on points

 

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WP Wrestler Dejay Lalka celebrates after his first career win, beating a Wa-Hi wrestler on points.

PRESCOTT - WP wrestlers had two meets last week where grapplers Tristan Newman and Dejay Lalka celebrated personal successes. The team traveled to Springdale on Saturday, where Newman beat long-time competitor Mark Dituri of Mary Walker for the first time in two years. At Monday's home meet here, Dejay Lalka, who wrestles with just one leg, brought the crowd to tears as he secured the first win of his wrestling career.

At the Springdale meet, 138 lb. David Just won two and lost two, all by pin. At 145 lbs., Dejay Lalka lost two by pin. At 170 lbs., Tyler Brooks won and lost one by decision...



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