South Putnam wrestlers close regular season with loss at Avon

In a matchup of state ranked opponents Tuesday night, No. 13 Gunnar Larson of Avon (left) got the better of No. 15 Jacob Williams of South Putnam with a 7-5 decision. The two could meet again very soon, as the Eagles travel back to Avon for the Feb. 1 sectional. (Banner Graphic/TRENT SCOTT)

AVON -- South Putnam's wrestling squad finished its season with a lopsided loss at Avon Wednesday night, falling to the host Orioles 64-0.

The visit to the No. 14 team in the state proved to be a harsh lesson for the Eagles, who will return to Avon for the sectional next week.

In the night's marquee matchup, 220 No. 15 Jacob Williams lost in overtime to No. 13 Gunnar Larson 7-5.

Several other close matches also went to the hosts on the night. Nick Owen lost an 8-7 decision to Bailey Chatterton, while Kyle Shaffer lost a 5-2 decision to 182 pound No. 11 Evan Elmore and Lane Hacker succumbed to a 5-1 decision against heavyweight No. 14 Guy Henson.

At Avon
Avon 64, South Putnam 0
106 -- Luke Kimery (A) Dec. Kieffer Vittetow (SP) 6-0
113 -- No. 11 Brian Rassbach (A) FF
120 -- Bailey Chatterton (A) Dec. Nick Owen (SP) 8-7
126 -- Quinton Harris (A) Maj. Dec. Jacob Lorimer (SP) 14-4
132 -- Nick Etienne (A) Fall Levi Whitaker (SP) 1:06
138 -- Marcus Miranda (A) FF
145 -- Keaton Fainter (A) FF
152 -- David Frank (A) Fall Dakota Bunten (SP) 3:23
160 -- No. 7 Brendon Helm (A) Fall Joe Waters (SP) 1:22
170 -- Lance Meyer (A) Dec. Cody Wyatt (SP) 5-0
182 -- No. 11 Evan Elmore (A) Dec. Kyle Shaffer (SP) 5-2
195 -- Shane Diliehay (A) Fall Nathan Sheets (SP) 3:15
220 -- No. 13 Gunnar Larson (A) Dec. No. 15 Jacob Williams (SP) 7-5 SV1
285 -- No. 14 Guy Henson (A) Dec. Lane Hacker (SP) 5-1