VW wrestlers split matches this week

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It’s been a busy week for Van Wert wrestlers, as the team took to the mats on Wednesday and Thursday.

The Cougars traveled to Kenton for a Western Buckeye League match against the Wildcats, and Van Wert brought back a 36-25 victory on Thursday night.

152- Ryan Pratt (VW) pinned Brandon Bowling in 2:59
160- Ayden Munday (K) beat Malachi Battle 14-7
170- Ethan Manns (K) major decision over Dale Hammons 10-2
182- Noah Thibaut (K) pinned Trevor Spridgeon in 2:31
195- Noah Eikenberry (K) won by forfeit
220- Lloyd Eutsler (VW) pinned Cameron Zickafoose in :38
285- Double forfeit
106- Killian Sudduth (VW) won by forfeit
113- Double forfeit
120- Josh Dorsch (VW) pinned Josh Hart in 1:38
126- Ben Lange (VW) won by forfeit
132- Double forfeit
138- Isaiah Bretz (VW) pinned Brian Blankenship in 2:53
145- Carter Beys (K) pinned Macein Bigham in 3:44

In junior varsity action, Van Wert’s Spencer Blue pinned Logan Hurt in 5:09

The Cougars traveled to Napoleon for the regionals of the State Dual Tournament on Wednesday. After receiving a first round bye because Toledo Central Catholic withdrew from the tournament, the Cougars had th to wrestle state-ranked Wauseon. The Indians, a two-time runner up in the State Duals won 78- (-1). Van Wert was deducted 1 team point after the 138 pound. match.

106- Damon Molina (W) pinned Killian Sudduth in 5:34
113- Gavin Ritter (W) won by Forfeit
120- Alex Slattman (W) pinned Josh Dorsch in 1:01
126- Nolan Ray (W) pinned Ben Lange 1:03
132- Hunter Yackee (W) won 7-5 in overtime over Gabe Steyer
138- Jarrett Bischoff (W) pinned Isaiah Bretz in 1:53
145- Gage Grunden (W) pinned Macein Bigham in 1:31
152- Sandro Ramirez (W) pinned Ryan Pratt in :20
160- Wyatt Lane (W) won 7-3 over Malachi Battle
170- Xavier Torres (W) pinned Dale Hammons in 1:11
182- Trent Davis (W) pinned Trevor Spridgeon in 1:45
195- Aaron Harris (W) pinned Lloyd Eutsler in 2:44
220- Wes Spadafore (W) won by Forfeit
285- Alex Sosa (W) won by Forfeit