Story byAustin Daily Herald, Minn.

Austin turns to a new head wrestling coach

Austin Daily Herald, Minn.Fri, July 24, 2026 at 2:16 AM UTC

Jul. 23— The Austin wrestling program will turn to a new leader this coming winter.

Austin grad Dave Cunningham is coming back to the team he once wrestled for to take over as head coach this season. Cunningham ranks sixth in all-time wins for the Packers with a record of 131-41 overall and he took fourth place in the 2004 MSHSL state meet.

Cunningham has coached youth wrestling in Austin for the past five years.