Pirate Basil competes at state wrestling meet
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
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