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Gold Dust Twins Dominate NC High School Wrestling
The 1972 state wrestling titles went to Ragsdale under Mike Raybon and South Iredell under Bill Mayhew, the famed Gold Dust Twins. Their 193 wins and 43 losses span Appalachian State years and coaching careers at Ragsdale and South Iredell, with intertwined stories of friendship and success.
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Gold Dust Twins
North Carolina State High School Association
Ragsdale High School
Mike Raybon
Western North Carolina High School Activities Association
South Iredell
Bill Mayhew
Boone Appalachian State Teachers College
Raybon
Mayhew
Dutch Meyer
Appalachian
Dr. Dutch
Catawba College
Dutch
Bill
Boone Theatre
Meyer
Raydon
Washington
Mike
Ling
Troutmin High School
Troutmin High
South
Ragsdale
Madison