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How Alex Bethea built a wrestling dynasty in Trenton

​ For decades in the capital city, the Bethea name was synonymous with athletic toughness and community leadership. But Alexander “Alex” Bethea envisioned something far beyond personal accolades. A former district teacher, coach, and administrator, Bethea—alongside his family and co-founders —laid the groundwork for a grassroots wrestling dynasty designed to transform the lives of Trenton’s […]

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