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Head Ball Coach, APUSH Teacher, Future Post Apocalyptic Tribe Leader (Rick Grimes Style)

Rockford MI
Joined May 2016
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@gus_kapolka
Gus Kapolka
2 months
7 on 7….? What’s a 7 on 7?
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Gus Kapolka
2 years
This game looks like a High School state championship game between a city parochial school and a rural public school that had a once in a generation run just to get there.
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Gus Kapolka
4 years
Two weeks ago, we thought our season would start in March.....tonight I’m Gameplanning for next Friday. Crazy.
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Gus Kapolka
3 years
Only a football coach can look at these pics and feel warm and fuzzy inside. It took us a while to get it done, but I’m glad it’s finished.
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Gus Kapolka
3 years
Cedar Springs 21-14 over Muskegon. District Champs!
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Gus Kapolka
6 years
It’s getting pretty bad out there, the UPS guy just dropped off a package, I took a quick pic before he left.
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Gus Kapolka
3 years
Not the outcome we wanted, but I couldn’t be prouder of this football team. One of the best group of people I’ve ever coached. Damn proud to be the coach of the Cedar Springs Red Hawks!
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Gus Kapolka
5 years
Gonna start posting "throwback" clips from big moments in CS Football over the last 7 years during this extended break. First one: Ryan Ringler going 66 yards on a 4th & 1 with under 4 minutes left to beat Lowell 28-14 in 2017.
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@gus_kapolka
Gus Kapolka
1 month
Pretty good block by our RG here on a QB keep in our scrimmage Thursday night. #PowerT
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Gus Kapolka
3 years
Got this from a parent last night after the game. Really impressed that the horizontal and vertical line splits are right on. #powerToffense
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@gus_kapolka
Gus Kapolka
4 years
61 days........I hope. 🤞🏻
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Gus Kapolka
2 years
Are these old football books worth anything? Asking for a friend. 😉
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Gus Kapolka
4 years
I can name 11 coaches in the OK Conference who would be a dramatic upgrade over this clown.
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Gus Kapolka
3 years
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Gus Kapolka
7 months
Crazy turn out for the Power T clinic tonight. 120+ coaches from 12 states! Tim Wooer getting fired up right now as our kickoff speaker.
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Gus Kapolka
3 years
Is it being touchy to get pissed off when a school that you are an alumni of won’t respond to emails when you send them prospects and that they still mail stuff to your school addressed generically to “Head Coach” even after being the HC for 10 years. Asking for a friend 😉
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Gus Kapolka
3 years
My brother ⁦ @michaeljkapolka ⁩ just rolled a 300!
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Gus Kapolka
5 years
How about a little Red Hawk Football weather?
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Gus Kapolka
4 years
It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men. -Frederick Douglass
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Gus Kapolka
3 years
I got bored the other day, so I created a map of everyplace in Michigan that I've either ; Coached, Played, or Scouted a Football Game. 138 Schools and counting! Games / Scrimmages / Scout -
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Gus Kapolka
3 years
Introducing our “Hometown Brotherhood” Home Alternate Uniforms. #RedFlannel
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Gus Kapolka
3 years
This is me at a 7on 7 when both our corners are switching sides of the field while the ball is being snapped.
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Gus Kapolka
5 years
Coming off the field tonight, saw a couple of 5th graders working trap mechanics....by themselves! Really cool to see. #powerT
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Gus Kapolka
4 years
Starting them young. I’m especially liking the fact that they both draw formations without wide receivers. #PowerT
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Gus Kapolka
4 years
We’re Back! 80 strong tonight. Great enthusiasm and energy. Great day to be a Red Hawk!
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Gus Kapolka
10 months
National Power T Coaches Clinic Please save the date.  March 8-9 2024 Cedar Springs High School. I will be pushing out registration info soon, so be on the lookout for it.
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Gus Kapolka
5 years
Today's CS Football Throwback: Colin Alvesteffer @csredhawks7 goes 25 yards up the gut, for the TD vs the Muskegon Big Reds in a 2014 District Championship game.
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Gus Kapolka
7 months
Finishing up the Power T clinic with the “Godfather” John Shillito dropping some knowledge on the whiteboard!
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Gus Kapolka
3 years
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Gus Kapolka
4 years
At 4:00pm today, the power went out at school. We switched from a home game to an away game in 15 mins. We bused over to Kenowa Hills and won 36-6. I couldn’t be prouder of our kids, especially our seniors who were going to celebrate senior night tonight.
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Gus Kapolka
4 years
Won 34-7 over TK. Felt great to get back.
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Gus Kapolka
3 years
Only 10 more Fridays until.............
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Gus Kapolka
3 years
Cold outside, but we’re still able to get some QB reps today. #redflannel
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Gus Kapolka
4 years
Lost to Muskegon 34-12 today. Could not be prouder of how our kids fought. We represented our school and community with class and poise. It’s a great day to be a Red Hawk!
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Gus Kapolka
4 years
We start at midnight tomorrow night, and for the 22nd straight year I watched @cometfb1Irvin talk about Fullback Trap. This presentation always gets my mind right, and motivates me to be a better coach. #legend #powerT
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Gus Kapolka
5 years
Remembering a veteran on Veteran’s Day. SSgt Gus Kapolka. Miss you everyday Dad.
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Gus Kapolka
4 years
Lineman's Dream. Derek Dymerski goes 90 yards on the fumble return for a TD in a 52-8 Playoff win over Petoskey.
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@gus_kapolka
Gus Kapolka
4 years
Power T guys.......get ready for some big news later this week.
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Gus Kapolka
2 years
Pretty excited about this. Homemade.
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Gus Kapolka
5 years
Listening to the legend John Shillito, talk a little combo blocking to start off day two of the Power T Clinic.
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@gus_kapolka
Gus Kapolka
4 years
I would like to reach out to the Cedar Springs Football Family in this time of uncertainty and reassure everyone that this postponement is a minor setback. For the past week, we have grown together as a team and grown closer as a family as families often due in times of crisis
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Gus Kapolka
3 years
Big win last night in the first round of the playoffs. Starting to Gameplan for next week. Jack has a few suggestions. #allhandsondeck
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Gus Kapolka
2 years
This year was Jeff’s last year as our DC. He coordinated our defense over the most successful decade in program history. 69-34 overall 4 Conference Titles 2 District Titles 2 Quarterfinals #1 scoring defense in the entire OK Conference (50 schools) in 2018. @jmyers5150
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Gus Kapolka
3 years
Picked up our escort out of town. #beatmuskegon
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Gus Kapolka
4 years
I need Santa Claus to bring me one of these.
@Fertitta_Gabe
Gabriel Fertitta
4 years
Who doesn't love some good ole Crowther work? Some clips of the national champs @LSUfootball ...and some clips of the Bears!
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Gus Kapolka
4 years
In class today a student asked, why would I wait in line 6 hrs to cast a vote that wouldn't matter in the end. Here was my response "A better world is built action by action, vote by vote, even if the vast majority of those votes and actions are thwarted."
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Gus Kapolka
3 years
Happy, but with a heavy heart. @CoachClawsonNMS @redhawk_cs
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Gus Kapolka
2 years
Rushed for 590 tonight. @Ryan_mitch_11 rushed for 268 and 5 TD’s. All three are school records.
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Gus Kapolka
5 years
I’m hosting a Power T virtual clinic on Saturday 3-28 at 8:30 est on Zoom. If you’re interested email me with “Power T” in the subject line and I’ll send you the invite link. I’ll have a speaker list together soon.
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Gus Kapolka
3 years
First Gameday without a game to coach since Aug. 26. Feeling kinda lost right now.
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Gus Kapolka
3 years
Congrats to @CamHeiss on signing your National letter of intent with Ferris State University! @FerrisFootball
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Gus Kapolka
3 years
I am immortal.
@nytimes
The New York Times
3 years
Consuming four or five eight-ounce cups of coffee (or about 400 milligrams of caffeine) a day has been associated with reduced death rates, numerous studies suggest.
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Gus Kapolka
3 years
Power T. Let’s Go! ⁦ @CoachBenBurk
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Gus Kapolka
1 year
Finally got to fire up the TurnOver Chainsaw multiple times tonight in a 49-13 win over Ottawa Hills!
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Gus Kapolka
5 years
Great job Mav! Couldn’t be prouder.
@WOODTV
WOOD TV8
5 years
"I just grabbed it and just gave it the best throw I had." Good Samaritans used new life rings and jumped into Lake Michigan to save a struggling teen this weekend. @Marvis_WOODTV8 reports:
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Gus Kapolka
2 years
FYI to all my Power T homies. Should have a complete speaker list soon. #PowerT
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Gus Kapolka
5 years
Today's throwback play is a 46 yard pic 6 by Ben Shaw in the Red Hawk's 44-14 win over Mt. Pleasant in 2018. The win secured the Red Hawk's first district championship since 2000. @redhawk_cs
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Gus Kapolka
3 months
Only teachers will understand the soul crushing nature of receiving a 6am email in July, announcing that the Vector Training Modules are now open for completion. #bloodbornepathogens
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Gus Kapolka
3 years
Attention All Power T guys: Remember the handshake for tonight or else you won't be able to get in. Also check your phone for the encrypted geo location coordinates after 3pm. #powerT
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Gus Kapolka
4 years
Twas Christmas’85 and I was one styling, profiling, limousine riding, jet plane flying, wheeling, dealing, kiss stealing son of a gun . Merry Christmas everybody!
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Gus Kapolka
3 years
The CDC recommends the use of a Starburst Kickoff Return to reduce the transmission of kick off coverage by up to 60%.
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Gus Kapolka
5 years
I can neither confirm or deny that I may or may not be excited to speak or not speak at a Power T clinic that could be happening this weekend. Those that are hypothetically attending should remember to bring their membership cards and the secret handshake.
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Gus Kapolka
5 years
Today's throwback is an "Over the Top" touchdown by Ryan Ringler against East Grand Rapids in a first round playoff game in 2017. The Red Hawks held on to win 41-40.
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Gus Kapolka
5 years
Rankings typically don’t mean a whole lot to me, but it is a really cool honor to be included in this list ( #39 ) when you consider there’s 534 schools playing 11 man football in our state. It’s a great day to be a Red Hawk!
@MLiveSports
MLive Sports
5 years
Michigan’s Top 50 high school football teams: Initial poll of 2019
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Gus Kapolka
1 year
Lockerroom Upgrade Reveal:
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Gus Kapolka
2 years
2022 Uniform reveal! #nikefootball #redflannel
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Gus Kapolka
4 years
Game Day!
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Gus Kapolka
4 years
Finally got this damn play to work right. @Coach_Brantley . Thanks for the tips coach!
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Gus Kapolka
4 years
Science says: 'Open the schools' | TheHill
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Gus Kapolka
2 years
Let’s go Cam! One more time! So damn proud of you.
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Gus Kapolka
5 years
Me coaching during a 45 degree day in October, and me today on a 45 degree day in February
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Gus Kapolka
1 month
Got it done tonight on the road 20-14 over Avondale. 1-0
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Gus Kapolka
4 years
NATIONWIDE POWER T VIRTUAL COACHES CLINIC FEB 20TH. Registration Link:
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Gus Kapolka
6 years
Great night tonight at blocking camp! We find your 7on7’s adorable.
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Gus Kapolka
3 years
So damn proud right now.
@CamHeiss
Cam Heiss
3 years
110% committed!!!❤️💛 Go dawgs!
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Gus Kapolka
6 years
Home Run of a hire for Belding! I’m happy for you brother. Congrats
@jhutt5
Jason Hutton
6 years
Belding has hired former Reed City head coach Monty Price as its new football coach
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Gus Kapolka
3 years
If Ramsey is so good, why does everybody throw at him?
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Gus Kapolka
5 years
Today's Throwback is from 2014. Zach Wamser goes 70 yards untouched through the fog for a game sealing TD against FHE 38-14. The win clinched the OK Bronze Championship for the Red Hawks, their first since 1978.
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Gus Kapolka
1 month
On the road for the Eastside! #beatavondale
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Gus Kapolka
5 years
Today's throwback clip is from 2016. Ryan Ringler enters BEAST MODE against Sparta.....from back when we used to play Sparta.
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Gus Kapolka
4 years
Today's throwback is a TD catch by Taylor VanDyke on the "Old Tight End Fall Down" play against an MDOT Construction Crew in 2105......hold on, I'm now being informed that is actually Greenville in the road construction vests.
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Gus Kapolka
2 years
30 hours until we kick off Camp Red Hawk! Can’t wait.
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Gus Kapolka
5 years
Always a good day when you speak at a clinic and see: 1. Your JV coach from 30 yrs ago 2. A player from the first team you coached. 3. Your teacher aide from your first year teaching. @DanAdair @GlazierClinics
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Gus Kapolka
5 years
Here is the link to tonight's Power T Clinic. Thanks again to everybody for for stopping by. I was amazed at the turnout, it was a lot of fun.
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Gus Kapolka
4 years
Every football coach in Michigan tonight at 7pm. @michiganhsfca
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Gus Kapolka
4 years
F you COVID! We’re playing baseball today! #tigers #detroitvseverybody #MLBOpeningDay
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Gus Kapolka
4 years
Got a W last night 28-12 over a much improved Wayland team. Big game next week at GRCC.
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Gus Kapolka
8 months
Am I the only coach wondering why Tampa Bay didn’t call their last time out after the 3rd kneel down? Force a punt and bring 11?
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Gus Kapolka
3 years
Getting ready to record 5 sessions for Glazier Drive this morning. @GlazierClinics ! Let’s Go!
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Gus Kapolka
2 years
Thank you to everybody in the Red Hawk Nation who made the trip to Detroit or watched the livestream. Not the outcome we desired, but I couldn’t be prouder of the team.
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Gus Kapolka
3 years
So damn proud. Very few people know how much heartbreak this kid has overcome to get to this point. Aiden is a great model of what Cedar Springs Football is all about.
@AidenBrunin
Aiden Brunin
3 years
Had a great conversation with @PStuursm today and blessed to say I have received an offer to play football at Hope college!
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Gus Kapolka
5 years
We might actually throw the ball a couple of times this year!
@redhawk_cs
CS_RedHawk_Football
5 years
Nate Webb = Baller
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Gus Kapolka
4 years
Today's throwback is from an upset victory by the Red Hawks over the #5 AP ranked FHN Huskies in 2015. Colin Alvesteffer @csredhawks7 takes the naked boot in for a TD in a 34-8 victory.
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Gus Kapolka
4 years
Me every time there’s a shot of PJ Fleck on the sideline.
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Gus Kapolka
6 years
Proud of this guy.
@crystalbayley
Crystal Bayley
6 years
Such an amazing experience this morning as the Ferris State Bulldog football players came to school to read to each classroom! The kids loved listening to number 54 read fun book! Best of luck in your championship game tomorrow. We ❤️ the Bulldogs. #mckmcc #mymisd #MISDLivesKind
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Gus Kapolka
4 years
I feel blessed to live in a country that not only has a multitude of infectious disease experts, but also thousands of constitutional law scholars as well.
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Gus Kapolka
2 years
Thank you to @CMU_Football for stopping by to visit and talk about our student athletes today!
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Gus Kapolka
3 years
Story of my life.
@NickStro66
Nick Stromeyer
3 years
Scout team coaches: “HOW HARD IS IT TO READ THE DANG CARDS”
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Gus Kapolka
5 years
Another throwback, another BEAST MODE! Cam Umphrey @umphrey15 goes through Northview's defense for a big gain in a 52-29 win from 2015 that clinched a share of the OK Bronze Championship.
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