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Coach Rob Clarkston was hired as the assistant wrestling coach at CMHS in 1987/88 school year. Rob came to Bethalto after unbelievable youth, high school, and College careers. His career included 4 straight Kentucky State Titles in high school and All-American status at SIUE in College. He started his coaching career by becoming heavily involved with the Bulls Wrestling Club. Even before the high school season started, he was at every Bulls practice then once high school practices started he would come afterwards to the Bulls practice. He put in countless hours with the younger kids as well as teaching at Trimpe Middle School where he soon became a favorite with the students. Rob had a knack of connecting with all the kids, he never met a kid he didn’t like. Along with head high school coach Steve Bradley, Rob led an era of both CMHS Wrestling and Bulls Wrestling that was unknown in the area. Steven Bryant became the Bulls first State Champion in 1991 soon to be followed by numerous Bulls for years to come. Rob’s patented front headlock series was second to no one’s, and his ability to teach young people the sport of wrestling was impeccable. However, his strongest point was his ability to get each and every wrestler and student to give 100% of all they had at being the best they could be. Rob went on to become dean of students and asst. principle at CMHS however he was still seen in the wrestling room quite often. Shortly after joining the administration Rob was diagnosed with a brain tumor which eventually took his life after a long courageous battle in 2002, leaving a void in the sport of wrestling never to be filled. It is a great privilege to be able to honor Rob with this tournament as he was such an integral part of the Bulls Wrestling Club early success!!! January 4th 2020 12 Team 10u Dual team Tournament Looking to add the best teams from Illinois Missouri Kentucky and Indiana!! 2020_10u_bulls_duals.pdf

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