Area wrestling teams saw heavy action over the weekend, competing in dual meets and large invitationals across the region. Several athletes earned wins, podium finishes, and valuable experience against deep fields of competition.
Benjamin Logan Girls Wrestling – Findlay Fight Tournament
32nd Place (out of 80+ teams)
Despite filling just 5 of 14 weight classes, the Lady Raiders competed well against teams from eight states.
Benjamin Logan Placers:
Sophia Harris (Sr.): Runner-Up
Bella Hughes: 6th Place (50+ wrestler bracket)
Also competing and gaining valuable mat time:
Addie Anderson
Madalene Campbell
Livi Achor
Benjamin Logan returns to action December 27 at Urbana’s Battle on the Hill.
Benjamin Logan Boys Wrestling – Versailles Duals
The Benjamin Logan boys wrestling team competed in a busy slate of dual meets, finishing the day with a mix of close losses and key victories against strong competition.
Benjamin Logan vs. Waynesville (Loss, 40–20)
Benjamin Logan Wins:
132 – Cooper Buck (Jr.): Win by Major Decision
144 – Owen Weaks (Jr.): Win by Pin
150 – Bode Clapsaddle (So.): Win by Major Decision
190 – Ethan Carpenter (Jr.): Win by Forfeit
Benjamin Logan vs. Eaton (Loss, 48–24)
Benjamin Logan Wins:
138 – Carter Buck (Sr.): Win by Forfeit
144 – Owen Weaks (Jr.): Win by Decision
150 – Bode Clapsaddle (So.): Win by Pin
190 – Ethan Carpenter (Jr.): Win by Forfeit
Benjamin Logan vs. Milton-Union (Win, 41–20)
Benjamin Logan Wins:
126 – Sebastian Stokes (Fr.): Win by Pin
132 – Jeremiah Parker (So.): Win by Tech Fall (19–0)
138 – Cooper Buck (Jr.): Win by Pin
144 – Owen Weaks (Jr.): Win by Pin
165 – Emerson Carpenter (Fr.): Win by Pin
175 – Cole Somerlot (Jr.): Win by Forfeit
190 – Ethan Carpenter (Jr.): Win by Pin
Benjamin Logan vs. Covington (Loss, 36–27)
Benjamin Logan Wins:
132 – Cooper Buck (Jr.): Win by Pin
138 – Jeremiah Parker (So.): Win by Decision
144 – Owen Weaks (Jr.): Win by Pin
150 – Bode Clapsaddle (So.): Win by Decision
165 – Emerson Carpenter (Fr.): Win by Decision
190 – Ethan Carpenter (Jr.): Win by Pin
Benjamin Logan vs. St. Marys Memorial (Win, 39–36)
Benjamin Logan Wins:
126 – Sebastian Stokes (Fr.): Win by Pin
132 – Cooper Buck (Jr.): Win by Major Decision
138 – Jeremiah Parker (So.): Win by Pin
144 – Owen Weaks (Jr.): Win by Tech Fall
150 – Bode Clapsaddle (So.): Win by Pin
165 – Emerson Carpenter (Fr.): Win by Pin
190 – Ethan Carpenter (Jr.): Win by Pin
Benjamin Logan Middle School Wrestling
Best of the Midwest Tournament – Graham
18th Place (out of 35 teams)
Benjamin Logan Middle School Placers:
Owen Marshall: 4th Place
Cayde Buck: 6th Place
West Liberty-Salem Boys – Rumble in the Jungle
1st Place (296.5 points)
West Liberty-Salem Placers:
113 – Wyatt Shoemaker (10): 2nd (1–1)
120 – Aiyden Moxley (9): 1st (5–0)
126 – Lucas Merriman (12): 1st (5–0)
132 – Madden Kilgore (11): 1st (5–0)
138 – Kyler Langhardt (11): 1st (4–0)
144 – Derek Wall (10): 1st (5–0)
165 – Silas Krabill (11): 1st (4–0)
175 – Robert Park (10): 2nd (4–0)
215 – Sam Bradford (10): 1st (5–0)
285 – Maverick Reames (11): 1st (5–0)
West Liberty-Salem Girls – Rumble in the Jungle
5th Place (65 points)
West Liberty-Salem Placers:
105 – Jenna Cline (11): 1st (1–0)
110 – Chloe Griffith: 1st (1–0)
115 – Shelby Vincent (11): 4th (2–3)
120 – Hayes Wise: (0–4)
Urbana Boys – Rumble in the Jungle
8th Place (74 points)
Urbana Placers:
120 – Jacob Blakeman (10): 6th (0–5)
126 – Jaden Ferguson: (0–3)
132 – Jordan Jackson (10): 2nd (3–1)
144 – Carter Bradshaw: (0–3)
157 – Alexander Harness (12): 4th (1–3)
165 – Trent Hoffman (11): 5th (2–2)
175 – Cooper Merriman (9): 3rd (3–2)
285 – Tyler Foster: (0–2)
