Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Bill Desler
SCHOOL Bentonville NOTABLE To be inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Arkansas chapter for lifetime service to the sport on Saturday in Clarksville. … Grew up in Weeping Water, Neb., near Omaha, where he wrestled in high school. … Helped lead Bentonville High School to five state wrestling titles and two runner-up finishes in 11 seasons. … Coached wrestling for 24 years, including 12 at Bentonville— 11 of those as head coach until stepping down to become an assistant this year for health reasons. … Started a wrestling club in Bentonville 12 years ago and was a pioneer in the sport in Arkansas, which became sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association in 2008.