Former Elma great Kevin Pine wins gold at Veteran World Championships

Former Elma High School standout Kevin Pine won a gold medal at the 2025 Veteran World Wrestling Championships on Friday at Tatabanya Sport Hall in Tatabanya, Hungary.

Representing the United States, Pine went 3-0 in the men’s Division E 88 kilogram class to win the gold, his second medal of the competition after earning a bronze in men’s freestyle earlier in the week.

Pine defeated Krasimir Ganev (Bulgaria) via pinfall and Valiko Makharadze (Kazakhstan) 8-0 on points to advance to the gold-medal match.

Pine then beat Tomas Brezny (Czechia) 6-3 to place atop the podium.

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Aberdeen Youth Football Fundraiser ends Saturday

Aberdeen Youth Football and Cheer is holding a fundraiser through Saturday, Oct. 18.

The youth sports organization is taking orders for Steve’s Wicked Kettle Korn at $10 per bag, with three flavors available (Kettle Sweet & Salty, Caramel, Snicker Doodle).

All orders must be received by 3 p.m. Saturday.

For more information or to place an order, call 350-500-7621 or email kayla.tarrence@gmail.com.