Bertsch signs with Marian

Bluffton senior Landon Bertsch will continue his wrestling and academic career with Marian University after signing his letter of intent on Thursday at the Bluffton High School athletic office. Bertsch ended his high school career as one of Bluffton’s most successful wrestlers with a school-record 137 wins to go with just nine losses in four seasons. He is also a four-time ACAC, sectional, and regional champion, and four-time state qualifier. Bertsch placed sixth at state in his weight class as a junior. Bertsch is pictured signing between his parents Elizabeth and Matt Bertsch and his siblings Addie, Eli, and Alydia Bertsch in the back. Also pictured from Bluffton are thletic director Steve Thompson, wrestling coach Ben Sprunger, and principal Steve Baker. (Photo by Josh Burris)