Bates leads Van Wert Cougar wrestlers

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COLDWATER — A split squad Van Wert team finished ninth out of 21 teams at the Coldwater Cavalier Pool on Saturday.

Owen Bates was Van Wert’s highest placer, finishing third in the 106 pound finals with an 8-5 decision over Cooper Buck of Benjamin Logan.

Jay County (IN) was crowned as the team champion. Full results can be found here.