Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Bill Desler

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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.

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