The Benjamin Logan Raiders wrestled at the Don Wasserbeck Classic at North Union on Saturday evening.
Six wrestlers advanced to the finals and the team came away with three champions.
Champions:
- 144 lbs: Owen Weaks
- 165 lbs: Hayden Hites
- 190 lbs: Owen Jordan
Runner-Up Finishes:
- 126 lbs: Cooper Buck
- 138 lbs: Kyle Kibler
- 175 lbs: Ethan Carpenter
Other Top Placers:
- 120 lbs: Charles Neer – 6th place
- 132 lbs: Carter Buck – 3rd place
Additional wrestlers representing the Raiders at the event included:
- 138 lbs: Bode Clapsaddle
- 150 lbs: Maxwell Troth
- 157 lbs: Cole Somerlot
- 215 lbs: Levi Achor
The Raiders will return to action this weekend, as Ben Logan hosts their annual Raider Invitational on January 25th.
Wrestling will begin at 9:00 AM.
The Indian Lake men’s wrestling team traveled to Archbold Ohio to compete in the Chuck Forward dual tournament.
The Lakers won the overall team event going 5-0 in duals defeating Archbold in the championship match 34-30.
Going 5-0 on the day for the Lakers were Jordan Henderson (120), Bronx Dickson (132), 157lb Czar Dickson (157), Tristan Shoffner (190), Owen Pummel (215), Aaron Rapp (215), and Christopher Timms (Hwt).
Going 4-1 for the Lake were JJ Shirk (113), Brayden Riffle (113), Keshawn Blackwell (126), and Gavin Henry (144).
Cash Scott (106), Dawson Stevenson (150), and Taylor Clem (165) were 3-2 on the day and Draden Stevenson (138) picked up 2 wins on the day to propel the Lakers to the team title.
The Lakers are back in action Friday and Saturday to compete in the Eaton Sam Ridder Invitational that starts Friday at 5:30 PM at Eaton High School.
Bellefontaine’s High School varsity wrestling team competed at the 2-day Van Buren Invitational on Friday & Saturday.
The Chiefs advanced five wrestlers to the second day of competition.
Leading the way were senior Zavier May (165) and freshman Eli Deal (132), who both were one win shy of placing in the top six.
Junior Jared Young (126), freshmen Brooks Kinchen (120) and Caleb Lillard (157) made it to the second day.
Young injury defaulted out, while Kinchen and Lillard both lost their first matches of the day.
Also competing for the Chiefs were Nicholas Beair (138), Ricky Smiley (144), Noah Torsell (175), and Cameron Hensley (285).
Bellefontaine competes on Saturday at the Benjamin Logan Invitational.
The Bellefontaine High School wrestling team participated in the Willard Junior Varsity Tournament on Saturday.
Brenden Murray (120 lbs), Maddox Keith (132 lbs), and Andrew Larison (138 lbs) each finished in 2nd place in their respective weight classes.
Additionally, Draven Drake (132 lbs) took home 6th place, contributing to the team’s success.
Other wrestlers in action included Nick Orozco (132 lbs) and Carter Janes (132 lbs), both earning 1 win during the tournament. Drake Hoon (175 lbs) also competed, rounding out the group representing Bellefontaine.
The West Liberty-Salem Boys wrestled two division one teams this past weekend at a Tri-Meet in Reynoldsburg.
- 113: Zaden Shafer (WLS) OVER (Fall 1:46) Freeman (WW). . WLS 6-0.
- 120: Madden Kilgore (WLS) OVER (Fall 1:10) Lattimore (WW). WLS 12-0.
- 126: Lucas Merriman OVER (Fall 2:39) Pernell (WW). WLS 18-0.
- 132: Lance Saylor (WLS) OVER (Tech Fall 17-1) Denson (WW). WLS 23-0.
- 138: Kyler Langhardt Win via Forfeit. WLS 29-0.
- 144: Derek Wall (WLS) OVER (Fall 1:43) Bailey III (WW). WLS 35-0.
- 150: Costn (WW) Win via Forfeit. WLS 35-6.
- 157: Stockton (WW) OVER (Maj. Dec. 15-3) Robert Park (WLS). WLS 35-10.
- 165: Silas Krabill (WLS) OVER (Fall 5:53) Culver (WW). WLS 41-10.
- 175: Tim Krabill Win via Forfeit. WLS 47-10.
- 190: Sam Bradford (WLS) OVER (Fall1:34) Brown (WW). WLS 53-10.
- 215: Maverick Reames (WLS) OVER (Fall 3:29) Neal (WW). WLS 59-10.
- 285: Rosemond (WW) Win via Forfeit. WLS 59-16.
- 106: Wyatt Shoemaker (WLS) wins (Fall 1:49) over Howard (WW). WLS 65-16.
- 120: Madden Kilgore (WLS) Win via Forfeit. WLS 6-0.
- 126: Lucas Merriman (WLS) Win via Forfeit. WLS 12-0.
- 132: Lance Saylor (WLS) Win via Forfeit. WLS 18-0.
- 138: Kyler Langhardt (WLS) OVER (Tech Fall 19-3) Pugh (REYN). WLS 23-0.
- 144: Targe (REYN) OVER (Maj Dec. 16-6) Derek Wall (WLS). WLS 23-4.
- 150 Dorsey (REYN) Win via Forfeit. WLS 23-10.
- 157: Russel (REYN) OVER (Fall) Robert Park (WLS). WLS 23-16.
- 165: Silas Krabill (WLS) OVER (Fall) Etissa (REYN). WLS 29-16.
- 175: Barry (REYN) OVER (Fall) Tim Krabill (WLS). WLS 29-22.
- 190: Morena (REYN) OVER (Dec. 16-15) Sam Bradford (WLS). WLS 29-25.
- 215: Morena (REYN) OVER (Fall) Maverick Reames (WLS). REYN 31-29.
- 285: Dillard (REYN) Win via Forfeit. REYN 37-29.
- 106: Wyatt Shoemaker (WLS) Win via Forfeit. REYN 37-35.
- 113: Prajapati (REYN) OVER (Fall) Zaden Shafer (WLS). REYN 43-35.