When then new Milton High School wrestling coach Bob Johnson thought his 1994-95 team wasnt getting the state recognition it deserved, he knew who to turn to: Janesvilles Joe Kaster.
Kaster, the well-respected, longtime coach at Janesville Craig, owned Crossface magazine, which covered Wisconsin high school wrestling.
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