Rick Hepp- Raw Interview Part 3
Bonus Footage: Raw Interviews & Highlights
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In Part 3, Rick gives a detailed account of his now-legendary match with Markus Mollica and the lead-up to his first state championship. But even with personal victory came heartbreak: Walsh captured the team title. Rick opens up about how that moment- losing the title as a team- left a lasting scar. As his high school career neared its end, Rick talks about the state of St. Ed and how the program would carry on without him… but never forget that sting.
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