By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton wrestling team hosted a triangular dual match Tuesday night, January 31.

Mohawk beat Bluffton 57-14, and the Pirates lost 34-9 to Upper Sandusky.

Mohawk also defeated US 47-23 to sweep the event.

The Pirates led early vs. Mohawk after two forfeit wins and a pin by Jaiden Smith at 126 lbs. But the visitors took the last 10 matches with seven forfeits, two pins and a decision to win.

Against the Rams, Bluffton won five bouts by forfeit. Pirate senior Isaiah Mikesell won his match over Compton at 165 lbs. 

Bluffton wrestles next at the Northwest Conference championship meet in Spencerville Friday, February 10.