Men and women interested in becoming certified wrestling officials can begin training classes on October 15.

The classes are run by The Section 5 Wrestling Officials Association. Contact Frank Marotta at fmarotta@rochester.rr.com or 585-750-1541 for more information.

James Johnson, who grew up in the city of Rochester, has worked as a full-time journalist covering high school sports for the Democrat and Chronicle since 1996. The Upstate New York Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame presented Johnson its 2023 Stanbro Media Award. He was the recipient of Section V wrestling's award for "outstanding service" the sport in 2012.

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