Area wrestling teams were busy over the weekend, competing in multiple invitationals across the region and turning in strong performances highlighted by team titles, podium finishes, and key individual wins.
Indian Lake HS Boys
The Indian Lake men’s wrestling team competed in the two-day Sam Ridder Invitational in Eaton on January 30–31, facing 26 teams and emerging as the team champions. The Lakers were led by a pair of individual champions, as Keshawn Blackwell went 4–0 to claim the 120-pound title, while Bronx Dickson posted a 5–0 record to win at 150 pounds.
Indian Lake added a runner-up finish from Christopher Timms at heavyweight, who went 3–1. Brayden Riffell placed third at 126 pounds with a 4–1 record, while Jordan Henderson also finished third at 132 pounds, going 6–1. Gavin Henry earned a fourth-place finish at 144 pounds (3–2), and Cash Scott placed sixth at 106 pounds with a 3–3 mark.
Additional wins from Gabe McDermit (113), Draden Stevenson (138), Logan Hale (165), Lucas Chamberlain (190), and Jonathon Tackett (215) helped secure the Lakers’ overall team title.
Indian Lake returns home Tuesday, February 4, to host Jonathan Alder for Senior Night, with recognition beginning at 5:45 p.m. prior to the dual.
Benjamin Logan HS Boys
The Benjamin Logan Raiders competed Saturday at the Sally George Invitational at Marion Pleasant High School, finishing fifth out of 18 teams in a strong field.
The Raiders crowned two champions, as Owen Weaks captured the title at 144 pounds and Ethan Carpenter won at 175 pounds. Cooper Buck placed third at 138 pounds, while Seabass Stokes finished fifth at 120. Emerson Carpenter added a fifth-place finish at 157, and Levi Achor placed sixth at 190 pounds.
Benjamin Logan will compete next Saturday in the OHSWCA Regional Duals at Bishop Watterson High School.
Benjamin Logan HS Girls
The Benjamin Logan varsity girls wrestling team competed at the Iron Maiden Tournament at Bellefontaine High School, facing a massive field of 66 teams and finishing 18th overall.
Bella Hughes and Sophia Harris led the Raiders with runner-up finishes, each posting 4–1 records in their respective brackets. Makenley Harker finished 3–2, Livi Achor went 2–2, and Addie Anderson competed in her weight class.
The Lady Raiders return to action this weekend, competing Saturday in the first-ever Girls CBC Tournament, followed by the Triad Invitational on Sunday.
Benjamin Logan MS Girls
The Benjamin Logan middle school boys wrestling team competed at the Jr. Iron Maiden Tournament at Bellefontaine High School, battling tough competition and earning multiple victories.
Bristol Blair led the Raiders with a 3–1 record, earning a second-place finish. Monroe Thompson also turned in a strong performance, going 4–2 and finishing fourth overall.
The middle school Raiders will be back on the mat this Saturday when they compete in the CBC Tournament at Tecumseh.
