By Mark Carpenter-
On Saturday, Feb. 2, the West Union High School wrestling squad under the direction of Coach Michael Felts competed in the OHSAA Dual Regionals at Blanchester High School.
The Dragons were defeated in the third match of the day by Brookville by a final count of 60-24. The dual regionals mirrors the sectional tournaments in other sports where everyone can compete but the winners of the eight regionals around the state move on into state competition in Columbus.
The results of the West Union day are as follows, weight class listed first:
• 106-Thomas Arthon (WU) forfeit
• 113- Camron Howell (WU) pin Bailey Larson (Brookville), 2:35
• 120- James Balcom (Brookville) forfeit
• 126- Brennon Moore (Brookville) forfeit
• 132- Mason Esterline (Brookville) pin Chad Long (WU), 0:30
• 138- Ashton Macri (Brookville) pin Waylon Queen (WU), 1:50
• 145- Devon Myers (Brookville) pin Dayne Rainwater (WU), 1:50
• 152- Gianni Carey (Brookville) pin Harley Steed (WU), 0:30
• 160- Dylan Starnes (Brookville) forfeit Austin Babb (WU)
• 170- Celina Nickell (WU) forfeit
• 182- Brandan Cornell (WU) forfeit Chase Dyer (Brookville)
• 195- Luke Williams (Brookville) forfeit
• 220- Matt Hamm (Brookville) forfeit
• 285- Jon Mitchell (Brookville) pin Jack Steed (WU), 1:50
Host Blanchester won the regional championship.