The Batesville High School wrestling team traveled to Connersville to compete in the 42nd annual Spartan Wrestling Classic. This two-day event attracts thirty-two teams from all over the state and is considered one of the toughest events in the state. The Bulldogs were able to send nine young men to this tournament and all came away with some valuable experience that will get them ready for the upcoming state tournament.
Captain Will Amberger was the lone Bulldog to finish the second day with a win that allowed him to compete in the placement rounds. After winning his first two matches, he wrestled the 2014 5th place State finisher Jonathon Morales of Western Boone High School. Amberger controlled the match with his offensive style wrestling but gave up three reversals allowing Morales to win by a close 8-5 decision. Morales would eventually finish the tournament in 2nd place losing to an undefeated Conner James of Roncalli High School. Following the loss against Morales, Amberger bounced back and finished the day with four decisive wins on the day earning a 3rd place finish in the Spartan classic.
Wrestlers competing for the Bulldogs included:
Sophomore Hunter Fetters in the 106 lb. class with a record of 2-2
Freshman Dallas Lamping in the 120 lb. class with a record of 2-2
Sophomore Nick Schneider in the 126 lb. class with a record of 1-2
Sophomore Chris Schene in the 132 lb. class with a record of 1-2
Sophomore Xavier King in the 145 lb. class with a record of 1-2
Freshman Drew McLeod in the 152 lb. class with a record of 0-1
Senior Neal Nobbe in the 160 lb. class with a record of 3-2
Senior Will Amberger in the 182 lb. class with a record of 6-1, 3rd place finish
Senior Allen Hudepohl in the 195 lb. class with a record of 3-2
Courtesy of Bulldogs Coach Chris Deal with Wendy Deal.