By Cort Reynolds
MARION - Bluffton junior wrestler Kaden Basil participated in the Div. III state wrestling meet Saturday at Marion Harding High School.    

Basil went 0-2 Saturday in the 160 lbs. class to finish his season with a 38-8 record.    

Basil lost his first round match by an 11-4 decision to Jefferson Area senior Colt Edgar (38-6).     

In the first consolation round, Basil faced off against senior Colton Meek (22-3) of Newcomerstown. Meek edged Basil 7-6 to knock him out of the double-elimination competition.

Bluffton individual state results:

Kaden Basil 160 lbs.
1st round
Colt Edgar (Jefferson Area) dec. Kaden Basil 11-4

1st consolation round
Coltin Meek (Newcomerstown) dec. Kaden Basil 7-6