By: Mike Glesinger Panhandle Post
In the long history of Alliance High School Wrestling, Duane Dobson has been a Coach, Supporter and Friend for the last 52 years. In that time, Alliance has won 4 State Championships, had multiple individual state champions and medalists, and set several state records.
The Bulldogs honored Duane for all he has done for the AHS Wrestling Program at Thursday night's home Dual with Chadron. Thanks to the Alliance Wrestling Club and generous donations from several local sponsors, the Bulldogs competed on a brand new mat, with "Coach Dobson" prominently printed on the top and bottom in bold letters.
AHS Head Coach Nick Myers says the Bulldog team plans to do tributes to Coach Dobson during each of the home Dual matches this season. At Thursday nights match, Coach Myers read "Duane Stories" by former AHS State Champ, Brian Wilson and former Head Coach Pat Cullen. The Bulldogs went on to win the Dual, 34-30, over Chadron in a very competitive match.
The next home Dual will be January 24, when the Bulldogs host Scottsbluff and Sidney and the final home match will be February 2 vs Torrington, Wy.
