On Friday, we dropped in at Putnam City to get an inside look at the Pirate wrestling program. Head coach Mike Walkup has been on staff at his alma mater for 16 years, with the majority of his time as head coach of the program.
Putnam City: 2026-27 Inside Look and Season Preview

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