Patriot wrestlers clobber Bluffton

BLUFFTON — In their final meet before the conference tournament, the Patriots beat up on an ACAC foe.

Jay County’s junior high wrestling team rolled to a 66-27 victory Thursday over the Allen County Athletic Conference rival Bluffton Tigers.

The squad will be in action next for the ACAC tournament on Thursday at Adams Central.

Brenna Ruble (102 pounds), Jackson Bonifas (95) and Julian Hudson (132) all recorded pins for the Patriots in their win over Bluffton. Caleb Sibray (140) added a victory by a 15-0 technical fall.

Other contested wins for Jay County came from Logan Wendel (90) by a 16-7 major decision and Cooper Glassford (110) by a 9-7 decision.

Getting wins by forfeit were Gavin Hambrock (150), Leighton Brown (160), Freddie Lingo (175), Keegan Wittkamp (195), Spencer Smitley (220) and Reynaldo Ortega-Leos (275).

Earning exhibition victories were Mitchell Byrum (75), Grant Linville (95), Cooper Reynolds (110), Miles Jones (110), Kevin Dues (110), Max McClain (117), Gabe Ardizzone (125), Sadie Garringer (125) and Victoria Hernandez (140).