January 22, 2026
North Union’s Collin Welch (right) ties up with Jeremiah Thomas of Columbus South during the finals match at 132 pounds. The Wildcat was one of three grapplers who reached the final stage of the Don Wasserbeck Classic. For more sports photos, visit marysvillejt.com. (Gazette photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Three grapplers reach finals; team ties for fourth in annual Don Wasserbeck Classic at North Union
By Bob Putman, Richwood Gazette
It was not quite the finish North Union wrestling coach Garret Andrews was looking for last Saturday at the Don Wasserbeck Classic wrestling tournament.
“We finished fourth overall and that is an improvement when you look back at last year’s results,” Andrews said.
It probably would not have much of a difference in regards to a higher place, but the Wildcats struggled for victories in the later matches.
“We had three finalists and all had tough matchups at the end,” Andrews said. “Wrestling in the spotlight and having that intensity was good for us.”
The Wildcats finished 153.5 points to tie Columbus South for fourth …
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