Lewiston Sun Journal; June 7, 2004

Noble’s Cotten named All-American:

This turned out to be a banner year for four Maine wrestlers who earned All American honors by Wrestling U.S.A. magazine. It marks the most ever wrestlers from the Pine Tree state having been recognized by the national publication. Leading the way was Decota Cotten of Noble, who won his second straight New England championship in March and was voted the most outstanding wrestler of the tournament. The two-time Class A champion had a career record of 180-16 and won his final 105 matches. Cotten’s last setback was a 7-5 overtime thriller against three-time state champion Brandon Hamilton of Skowhegan in the 2002 state final. “Decota will certainly be missed,” Noble coach Kip Devoll said. “He’s been an important part of our program and an absolute joy to coach. Whenever the team did push-up drills, he’d do more, or running drills, he’d be the leader. The younger kids all looked up to him and he proved what can be accomplished through hard work and dedication. ”Cotten will compete at Blair Academy next fall.