By Cort Reynolds
FINDLAY - Bluffton opened its 2019-20 wrestling campaign at the Findlay Trojan Duals last Saturday.

The Pirates ended up 14th out of 16 teams with a 1-4 record at the event. The Bluffton matmen finished ahead of Defiance and Elida.

The Pirates beat Elida 48-27 to register their dual win. They lost to Miami East 57-16; lost to Sandusky 40-24; and fell to Eaton 42-30 in the match for 13th place.

Thayne Kleman (106 lbs.) and Tayton Kleman (120 lbs.) each posted 4-1 records at the event to pace Bluffton. 

Tayton Kleman posted three pins and one majority decision win. Thayne Kleman came up with two pins among his four victories.

Medina beat Olmsted Falls 37-27 in the championship match to win the tournament.

The Bluffton matmen host the Allen County Invitational Saturday, Dec. 21 at 9 a.m.