UPDATED December 5 with photographs by Traci McClain

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School wrestling team opened its season by coming in a solid third at the annual six-team Cory-Rawson Duals event Saturday.

The Bulldog grapplers won three of their five matches. 

Ada lost to Van Buren 42-30, but rebounded to beat host Cory 48-24. The Bulldogs then beat Delphos Jefferson, 46-30.

Archbold downed Ada 63-12, yet the Bulldogs came back to defeat Arcadia 43-24.

Bulldog junior Clayton McClain went 4-1 on the day at 150 lbs. to pace Ada. He recorded a pin and two wins by decision (14-2, 14-3), plus one win by forfeit.

Bulldog first wins, excluding forfeits, were recorded by: Landon Simon (190), Owen Arnett (165), Chase Caldwell (175), Marley Bulerin (126), Jillian Hazelton (144).

In girls match results, Bulerin recorded a 2-0 mark, and Hazelton was 1-0. 

The Ada boys next wrestle at the Lincolnview Lancer Invitational Saturday. The Ada girls compete at the Clyde Invite Sunday.