On the left is Jonny Gilbertson, 2nd from the left is Michael Mangrum, in the middle is Derek Garcia, 4th from the left is a Tahoma wrestler (I think) but it was a few years ago so I don't remember the name. On the right is Jordan Rogers of Mead HS.
Mangrum, Garcia and Rogers were all Fargo National Champs. Gilbertson took 3rd in Fargo. As noted above, I don't remember the Tahoma wrestler but maybe someone that does can fill in the blanks here.
Where are they now? Last I knew, Mangrum was working in the sheetrocking industry. Garcia went on and became a lawyer and I think works in that capacity for a large electrical construction firm. Last I knew of Rogers is that he is a physical therapists in Oklahoma. My son Jonny works at Boeing as an industrial engineer and is also the head coach at Arlington HS.
Wrestling history is fun and I had a front row seat for about 20 years. Now I watch more from the sidelines.
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