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Tigers prepped for district tournament

Wrestling — Newberg’s first step in defending its state title is qualifying a significant number of wrestlers at the district tournament this weekend

• By: B. Scott Anderson 
• Published: 2/9/2010 2:43:50 PM

Photo By: Gary AllenExpectations —
Joey Chandler, ranked No. 1 in the state in the 160-pound category, is expected to contribute many points to NHS’ score.

   Headlined by 13 wrestlers who are ranked in the state’s top-10, Newberg appears to be the favorite heading into this weekend’s Pacific Conference district tournament at Forest Grove High School.