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Koethe looks to overturn heartbreaking state experiences
Dec. 23, 2011 3:17 pm
IOWA CITY -- He was on his way out after coming down too hard again.
Iowa City West's Justin Koethe was distraught and ready to do the unthinkable after experiencing the unimaginable as his quest for a state title was derailed by disqualification at the state tournament for the second straight year.
"To have that happen, to be honest, I had my shoes off," Koethe said about being called for an illegal slam and losing in the 2011 state semifinals. "I was walking out of the building. I felt like I can't do this.
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