The Van Wert County Courthouse

Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026

Cougar wrestlers conquer the Titans

VW independent sports/submitted information

OTTAWA — Van Wert was able to get back in the win column on Thursday with a 60-17 dual meet defeat of Ottawa-Glandorf. The Cougars were led by senior Breese Bollenbacher, who came back from an injury to pin his opponent in 4;54. Nine of Van Wert’s wins came via forfeits.

106 – Landon Baumgartner (OG) fall :34 over Alianna Estrada (VW)                    

113 – Owen Bates (VW) forfeit                                                                       

120 – Heath Calvelage (VW) forfeit                                                                 

126 – Ryan Wallace (VW) forfeit                                                                   

132 – Roman Martin (VW) forfeit                                                                   

138 – Mikey Hoehn (VW) forfeit                                                                     

144 – Gavin Gonzalez (VW) forfeit                                                                 

150 – Devon Burker (V) forfeit                                                                       

157 – Briggs Wallace (V) forfeit                                                                     

165 – Nate Hill (VW) forfeit                                                                           

175 – Calvin Badder (OG) fall 1:42 over Carter Heath (VW)                           

190 – Evan Rosengarten (OG) tech fall 16-1 over Auston Welker (VW)        

215 – Double void

285 – Breese Bollenbacher (VW) fall 4:54 over Caleb Pulfer (OG)                           

The Cougars (7-6, 4-4 WBL) are back in action on Tuesday in the WBL finale when they host the Shawnee Indians. 

POSTED: 02/05/26 at 10:34 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports