Columbus North High School

December 29, 2023 - Columbus North’s 173.5 team points were good enough to secure second place at the fifteen-team East Central Indiana Classic on December 22. The Dogs finished behind host school Jay County (224.5) and ahead of South Adams (169.5) and Bluffton (167.5). Individually, Asher Ratliff was the 157 pound champion, finishing 4-0 with three pins and a major decision. Other Bull Dogs finishing in the top three in their weight classes included Jason Shuey (2nd at 126 pounds), Cohen Long (2nd at 132 pounds), Joseph Cloud (2nd at 138 pounds), and Luke Spurgeon (3rd at 150 pounds). Photo: Asher Ratliff won all four matches and finished the ECIC Classic as the 157 pound champion. The Bull Dogs finished second in the fifteen-team event.