BUTLER TWP — When referring to the upcoming individual postseason, Butler senior wrestler Caleb Baxter said, “This is my last go.”

Baxter made sure he will enter the Section 3 tournament on a high note when he earned a 6-1 victory over Bethel Park's Jason Montgomery in the 160-pound bout of Tuesday's home match.

The Golden Tornado celebrated Senior Night with a 63-16 win.

“Caleb's win was the highlight of the evening,” said Golden Tornado coach Scott Stoner. “The kid he wrestled was tough and he (Montgomery) has beaten some tough kids this season.”

Baxter gained the upper hand with an early takedown, then allowed an escape before the end of the first period. It was the only point Montgomery scored in the bout.

“Caleb dominated the match from the get-go and broke the kid's spirit,” Stoner said.

His win moved Baxter's record this season to 24-2.

“I missed seven matches this season, so my record could be better and it could be worse,” he said. “I am happy with where I'm at.”

Baxter's goals are clear-cut as he prepares for the stretch run of his scholastic career. He won a section title last season, but missed out on a trip to states.

“I went 2-2 at WPIALs and lost a couple of 1-0 decisions. I want to place at WPIALs and make it to states this year,” he said.

The Section 3 tournament will be held Feb. 25. Baxter will be anything but idle between now and then.

“I'm going to get in the room and work with Coach (Fred) Powell, get better with my technique,” he said.

Butler earned four pins in Monday's team victory — Colton Spohn (120 pounds), Jack Codispot (126), Scotty Dietrich (138) and Justin Stewart (152). The match included six forfeits, all won by Butler (16-7).

“We were thin at the start of the season with 12 wrestlers,” said Black Hawk coach Bob Stewart. “But injuries have taken us down to nine. It's just one of those things.”

“I was disappointed to see that Bethel Park didn't have a full team,” said Stoner. “They've had a pretty good program for a while. I feel bad for their coaches and wrestlers.

“There are so many rewards that can come about from wrestling.”

One bright spot for the Black Hawks is its 182-pounder, senior Nino Bonaccorsi, a University of Pittsburgh recruit who is ranked first in the state and second nationally. He earned a 22-8 major decision over Christian Sequete.

“We had never had a wrestler reach the final at (the Southwest Regional) until Nino did last year and he won the title,” said Stewart. “He was runner-up at states and his goal is to win a state championship.”

Before the match, Butler honored its five seniors — Baxter, Dietrich, Tom Greaves, Shane Culp and Seth McCrea.

Butler 63, Bethel Park 16

(Match started at 106 pounds)

106-Cameron Weisenstein (B) won by forfeit; 113-Takoda Gerlach (B) won by forfeit; 120-Colton Spohn (B) pinned Sloan Armbruster, :46; 126-Jack Codispot (B) pinned Justin Pferdehirt, :56; 132-Ben Yantek (BP) pinned Shane Culp, 3:56; 138-Scotty Dietrich (B) pinned Eric Pferdehirt, 3:21; 145-Luke Montgomery (BP) pinned Darin Skidmore, 1:04; 152-Justin Stewart (B) pinned Justin Metzmaier, :49; 160-Caleb Baxter (B) dec. Jason Montgomery, 6-1; 170-Rob Hays (B) won by forfeit; 182-Nino Bonaccorsi (BP) major dec. Christian Sequete, 22-8; 195-Tom Greaves (B) won by forfeit; 220-Saavon Mosby (B) won by forfeit; Hwt.-Seth McCrea (B) won by forfeit