More than 200 wrestlers, coaches and guests are arriving in Haines for this weekend’s Region V wrestling tournament.

It’s the first time Haines has hosted the tournament in 12 years.  

“In Southeast, not everyone gets to host every year. We’re one of those schools,” said coach Andus Hale. 

Haines’ wrestling team laughs as Coach Andus Hale leads a pep rally introducing them before the weekend’s Region V tournament on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, in Haines,…

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