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Blenk's Appeal of State Wrestling Championship Match Is Denied

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A screen grab of video taken from Lily Blenk's New York State Championship match shows the official awarding Blenk two points, but the scorekeeper being blocked from view. COURTESY ARTHUR BLENK

A screen grab of video taken from Lily Blenk's New York State Championship match shows the official awarding Blenk two points, but the scorekeeper being blocked from view. COURTESY ARTHUR BLENK

Drew Budd on Mar 11, 2025
The New York State Public High School Athletic Association denied the appeal of Westhampton Beach sophomore Lily Blenk, who along with her father, Arthur Blenk, and head coach Jakob Restrepo,... more

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