Chiefs host Jimmy Mac Duals; Spence honored

Chiefs host Jimmy Mac Duals; Spence honored
Posted on 12/13/2022
Aaron LaBatt (left) recognizes Kyle Spence.

Bellefontaine High School hosted the Jimmy Mac Invitational on Saturday.

Seven wrestling teams competed in the annual event, which is named after former longtime BHS wrestling coach Jim McDonald.

Jim passed away last year.

BHS head boys wrestling coach Aaron LaBatt presented this year’s Jimmy Mac Award to Kyle Spence.

The award goes to a supporter of the Bellefontaine High School wrestling program.

Spence has coached youth, middle school, and high school wrestlers at BCS.

Beavercreek won the tournament with 226 points. Wayne was runner-up with 178.5 points.

The Chiefs finished fourth with 157 points.

BHS had 11 placers in the top 4.

For Bellefontaine, Jared Young (106), Kaden Hobart (120), Devyn Horsley (132), and Zane Tevis (138) each placed second.

Wes Morris (132), Zavier May (150), Mason Cook (157), Sam Varian (165), and Parker Knox (190) each finished third.

Draven Drake (120) and Payton Gilbert (126) each placed fourth.

Jeffery Smith (113) came in fifth (injury defaulted out of tournament).

Charlie Bible (285) finished seventh.

Casey Blackwell (120), Trent Marcinko (150), Justin Robinson (215), and Conor Evans (285) also competed for the Chiefs.

Bellefontaine will travel to Sidney on Thursday for a tri-meet with Sidney and Piqua.

Photos: Aaron LaBatt (left) recognizes Kyle Spence.

The BHS team

Various matches on Saturday

Aaron LaBatt (left) recognizes Kyle Spence.

The BHS team

Various matches on Saturday

Various matches on Saturday

Various matches on Saturday

Various matches on Saturday
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