Hard work pays off as Ferndale wrestler Malia Welch pays close attention to fitness, recovery to stay in competitive shape

By Connor J. Benintendi [email protected] FERNDALE — Ferndale’s Malia Welch is not near the top of the girls wrestling state ranks by mistake. Welch, a junior, currently sits at No. 3 in Washington State inside of her 115-pound weight class.  It’s not easy to stay in competition shape to participate at an elite level in…

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