Wrestling Notebook: Thurston, Grove looking forward

Cottage Grove and Thurston’s wrestling programs are both competitive, and they have made several notable changes. 

Cottage Grove hired a new coach, Charlie Kent, who said he strives to hone and polish the Lions’ young team.

   “We’re young this year,” Kent said. “Fifty-four kids on the team and only 18 returners, so we’re still building, but we aim to place in the top ten at State this year; it’s an interesting dynamic. We…