Owen J. Roberts senior Dillon Bechtold was a one-man wrecking crew this winter, racking up a 42-0 record that included titles at the King of the Mountain, Escape the Rock, Pioneer Athletic Conference, District 1 North and Southeast 3A Regional tournaments. Finally, and most importantly, he won 215-pound gold at the PIAA Class 3A Championships, taking the next step on his climb and earning himself Mercury All-Area Wrestler of the Year honors.
In a show of good sportsmanship, OJR also recognized the seniors from Boyertown during their pregame introductions. Gavin Sheridan, the Bears’ 133-pound returning state medalist, appreciated the gesture. “I thought that was pretty nice,” he said. The hospitality didn’t soften up the Bears though.