It was a throwers’ paradise Saturday at Bluffton, as some of the top big guys across the state were invited to the Tony Feys Bluffton Throwers Showcase and they did not disappoint, with defending shot put state champ Luke Himes claiming both titles.
Himes won the meet with a throw that exceeded his state-winning distance from last June, going 65′ 9″ and looking like he may threaten the state record before his career is up.
Charlie Riddle came within inches of his PR from the Bulldog Relays earlier this year and claimed a respectable second-place finish behind Himes. His best throw met the state qualifying standard.
Gus Nussbaum had a strong throw for Adams Central in the discus, adding 10 feet to his career best.
Shot Put
1. Luke Himes-Heritage Christian 65-09
2. Charlie Riddle-Heritage 59-05.75
3. Westen Ott-Busco 55-00
4. Mason Moulton-Yorktown 52-06.75
5. Johnny Cruz-Bluffton 48-08.25
6. John Bussard-New Haven 48-03.5
7. Logan Teichman-Heritage 47-10
16. Sam Mechling-Bluffton 40-07.25
19. Wyatt Garland-Heritage 39-01.5
21. Ean Brown-Adams Central 38-05.75
37. Ryder Hamm-Adams Central 28-09.25
38. Damyyn Vergara-Adams Central 26-00.25
Discus Throw
1. Luke Himes-Heritage Christian 158-03
2. Gavin Huelsenbeck-Busco 157-06
3. Mason Moulton-Yorktown 157-05
8. Drayvin Shoemaker-Bluffton 134-06
11. Charlie Riddle-Heritage 130-07
15. Logan Teichman-Heritage 125-11
20. Chris Kramer-Bluffton 110-09
28. Carter Beaver-Adams Central 103-04
32. Gus Nussbaum-Adams Central 91-02
37. Trai Ortiz-Adams Central 71-00
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