Photographer Marvin Foster provides a front-row seat perspective--or better--at the February 19 Northwest Conference championship meet at Bluffton High School.

Wrestlers in these photos:

Pirate senior Kaden Basil captured the 175 lbs. NWC crown with a record of 3-0 on the strength of three pins.

Freshman Jett Blackburn won the 132 lbs. league title with a 5-0 record. He recorded two pins and three decision victories.

Pirate sophomore Kyle Basil authored a 4-1 record with four pins at 157 lbs. to finish second.

Senior Dustin Mortimer went 4-2 at 150 lbs. to finish third.

Junior Isaiah Mikesell finished 3-2 at 165 lbs. to come in third.

Trent Howard finished 3-2 at 215 lbs. taking third.