By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School wrestling team hosted a three-team match Tuesday night, December 6, to kick off their 2022-23 season.

The Pirates lost a nailbiter tie-break to Lima Senior 31-30, and defeated Carey 48-33.

Wyatt Knauss won two matches at 113 lbs. by pin and forfeit. Micah Rehm also collected a pin and a forfeit win at 132 lbs. Evan Grothause earned a pin vs. Carey and had a forfeit at 157 lbs. vs. the Spartans. Jett Blackburn won a 12-5 decision at 138 lbs. vs. Carey.

Carey beat the Spartans, 66-18.

Bluffton is back in action December 21 at Springfield Holland with Sylvania Northview in another triangular event.