The 2024-25 wrestling season is getting underway with some high expectations among Henry County teams.
Ola has been one of the state powerhouses in recent years and it continued last season, winning the state championship at the Class AAAAA traditional state meet and finishing second in the state duals, losing to Cass in the finals.
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