The Bellefontaine boys wrestling team turned in its strongest performance of the season Saturday, finishing third at its own Chieftain Duals with a 3-2 record in dual competition.
The Chiefs earned convincing wins over West Carrollton, Eaton and Greenon, highlighted by a narrow one-point victory over Eaton that helped secure their podium finish.
Dual Results
Bellefontaine 51, West Carrollton 18
Bellefontaine 31, Eaton 30
Bellefontaine 45, Greenon 12
Maysville 43, Bellefontaine 30
Bethel 53, Bellefontaine 18
Individual Highlights
Several Chiefs put together standout performances on the day:
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138 – Jared Young (5-0): 3 pins, 1 technical fall
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150 – Andrew Larison (5-0): 2 pins, 1 technical fall
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157 – Ru Lyburtus (4-1): 4 pins
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285 – Cameron Hensley (4-1): 2 pins
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144 – Nicholas Beair (3-2): 3 pins
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175 – Hunter Werling (3-2): 2 pins, 1 decision
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132 – Braidyn Coulson (2-1): 1 major decision
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157 – Draven Drake (2-2): 1 pin, 1 technical fall
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120 – River Phillips (2-3): 1 decision
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165 – Noah King (1-4)
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132 – Maddox Keith (1-3): 1 pin
Chieftain Duals Final Team Standings
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Maysville (5-0)
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Bethel (4-1)
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Bellefontaine (3-2)
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Eaton (2-3)
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West Carrollton (1-4)
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Greenon (0-5)
Bellefontaine head coach Aaron LaBatt praised his team’s effort and growth throughout the day.
“We wrestled the best we have all season and are continuing to improve. We moved the lineup around in a few duals and were able to pull out a tight one with Eaton. Overall, it was a good day for us and the kids should be proud.”
LaBatt also highlighted several individual efforts.
“Jared was on a mission today and dominated his opponents. Andrew had a strong day also going 5-0. Ru is putting together consistent and successful performances. Hunter Werling also stepped up in more than one dual, and I was real proud of him.”
Bellefontaine closes out the regular season Saturday at Kenton Ridge for the Central Buckeye Conference Championships.
