Coming off four state title appearances and 2012 coach of the year honor in Wisconsin, Greg Malling is ready to lift enthusiastic Coon Rapids football program after winless 2015
The week before Christmas turned out to be busy time for area activities directors looking to fill vacant coaching positions.
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