Benjamin Logan’s wrestling team claimed the dual championship at Versailles High School.
Despite giving up 18 points per dual due to 3 forfeits, the Raiders fought hard to secure victories in their matchups.
Coach Seeley described the final dual against the home Versailles Tigers as the “gutsiest dual ever,” with several wrestlers pushing through adversity to help the team win.
Team Scores:
- Ben Logan 48 vs Waynesville 24
- Ben Logan 52 vs Brookville 24
- Ben Logan 42 vs Tippecanoe 35
- Ben Logan 42 vs St. Mary’s 10
- Ben Logan 40 vs Versailles 28
Individual Results:
- 120: Jeremiah Parker 5-0
- 126: Cooper Buck 5-0
- 132: Carter Buck 5-0
- 138: Kyle Kibler 5-0
- 144: Owen Weaks 5-0
- 150: Kendall Plikerd 3-2
- 157: Jordan Pender 4-1
- 165: Hayden Hites 3-2
- 175: Ethan Carpenter 5-0
- 190: Owen Jordan 1-1
- 215: Levi Achor 4-1
The Lady Raiders traveled to Findlay to compete in The Fight, one of the most competitive girls’ wrestling tournaments in the country.
With 81 teams in attendance, including several top programs from out of state, the competition was fierce.
After two intense days of wrestling, three athletes made it to the podium.
Podium Finishers:
- Belen Palmer: 7th place @ 105 lbs (4-2 record)
- Bella Hughes: 5th place @ 125 lbs (6-2 record)
- Raegan Hites: 4th place @ 190 lbs (4-2 record)
After a short break, the Lady Raiders will be back in action at the Jonathan Alder Tournament on January 5th.