11/20 Girls Basketball Scores
McDonald’s Holiday Tournament
Arlington 57 Allen East 23
Bluffton 74 Cory-Rawson 14
Delphos Jefferson 42 Delphos St. John’s 38
Bluffton looking for football, volleyball & cross country coaches.
Bluffton High School is looking for a Varsity Head Coach for Football, Volleyball, and Cross Country.
Interested applicants should send resume and cover letter to Alex Hanna:
Email:
[email protected]
Mail:
106 West College Ave.
Bluffton, OH 45817
2015 NWC Scholastic Bowl Results
Paulding won the Northwest Conference Scholastic Bowl competition with a 7-1 record in matches held at Delphos Jefferson High School. Bluffton, Jefferson and Spencerville tied for 2nd with 5-3 records in the competition followed by Ada, Crestview, Columbus Grove, Lincolnview and Allen East.
Standings for varsity and jv teams are below:
Varsity
1. Paulding 7-1
2. Bluffton 5-3
2. Delphos Jefferson 5-3
2. Spencerville 5-3
5. Ada 4-4
5. Crestview 4-4
7. Columbus Grove 3-5
7. Lincolnview 3-5
9. Allen East 1-7
Junior Varsity
1. Paulding 5-1
2. Crestview 4-2
3. Allen East 4-3
3. Lincolnview 4-3
5. Ada 4-4
6. Spencerville 3-3
7. Delphos Jefferson 2-4
8. Columbus Grove 2-5
Bluffton’s Samantha Fruchey signed to play softball at Malone University.
Bluffton High School senior Samantha Fruchey signed a letter of intent to play softball for the Malone University Pioneers, in Canton, Ohio. Sami will join Coach Kathryn Bzdafka and the Pioneer softball team this fall. In her time at Bluffton, Sami has been a standout on the Volleyball and Softball teams, earning all Northwest Conference honors in both sports. Sami’s success also extends beyond athletics. She is an honor roll student, a Northwest Conference Scholar Athlete, and a member of the Northwest Conference Sportsmanship Committee. Samantha also attends Emmanuel United Church of Christ, coaches youth softball pitchers, and works at Chiles-Lehman Funeral Home in Bluffton.
Those present at today’s ceremony:
Kelli Fruchey – Mother
Brad Fruchey – Father
Cole Fruchey – Brother
Tony Rumer – Bluffton’s Head Softball Coach
Mike Frey – Club Softball Coach
Tom & Linda Benroth – Grandparents
Jerry & Nancy Trip – Grandparents
Kim Worcester – Aunt
Terri Baer – Aunt
2015 NWC Football All-Conference Teams
Delphos Jefferson head coach Chris Sommers was selected as the Coach of the Year for the second year in a row in all-conference selection voting by coaches at a meeting in Delphos on Monday. Jefferson won the conference title by defeating Spencerville in the final game of the year to finish the year with a 7-0 league win/loss record.
Jefferson senior, Dalton Hicks, was voted NWC Defensive Player of the Year and Spencerville senior, Zach Goecke, was voted NWC Offensive Player of the Year. Hicks was selected as a first team all-conference linebacker for the second year in a row. Goecke was selected as a first-team choice at running back for the second consecutive year.
Delphos Jefferson, Spencerville, Ada and Crestview have all qualifed for the state football playoffs. On Friday, Nov. 5, Ada will travel to DeGraff Riverside and Crestview will travel to McComb for initial playoff action. Jefferson and Spencerville will meet at Stadium Park in Delphos for a rematch of their week 10 game on Saturday evening, Nov. 7.
First Team Offense
Quarterback
Mitchell Ault – Bluffton – Senior
Running Back
Zach Goecke – Spencerville – Senior
Hunter Binkley – Delphos Jefferson – Junior
Calvin Wilson – Spencerville – Junior
Receiver
Blake Ansley – Ada – Senior
Aiden Fortman – Columbus Grove – Senior
Dakota Bricker – Bluffton – Sophomore
Offensive Line
Noah Illig – Delphos Jefferson – Senior
Evan Pugh – Spencerville – Senior
Rece Roney – Columbus Grove – Junior
Logan Emerick – Allen East – Senior
Jarrett Sitton – Paulding – Senior
First Team Defense
Defensive Line
Bryce Lindeman – Delphos Jefferson – Senior
Dakota Prichard – Spencerville – Junior
Rece Roney – Columbus Grove – Junior
Coleton Lee – Ada – Senior
Linebacker
Dalton Hicks – Delphos Jefferson – Senior
Blake Ansley – Ada – Senior
Zach Goecke – Spencerville – Senior
Jordan Miller – Crestview – Senior
Defensive Back
Jace Stockwell – Delphos Jefferson – Junior
Drew Reiss – Delphos Jefferson – Junior
Chase Sumner – Ada – Sophomore
Caleb Smelcer – Allen East – Junior
Specialist
Trent Jolliff – Punter – Ada – Junior
2nd Team Offense
Quarterback
Jace Stockwell – Delphos Jefferson – Junior
Running Back
Caleb Smelcer – Allen East – Junior
Jordan Miller – Crestview – Senior
Brenen Auer – Delphos Jefferson – Sophomore
Receiver
Braden Van Cleave – Crestview – Junior
Grant Wallace – Delphos Jefferson – Senior
Luke Perkins – Allen East – Senior
Offensive Line
Evan Barnett – Spencerville – Senior
Chase Harman – Delphos Jefferson – Junior
Justin Shoemaker – Ada – Senior
Coleton Lee – Ada – Senior
Austin Louth – Allen East – Senior
Second Team Defense
Defensive Line
Wyatt Krouskop – Spencerville – Senior
Logan Emerick – Allen East – Senior
Adam Rode – Delphos Jefferson – Senior
Brandt Follas – Columbus Grove – Senior
Linebacker
Jordan Bailey – Ada – Junior
Hunter Binkley – Delphos Jefferson – Junior
Evan Pugh – Spencerville – Senior
Andrew Nichols – Columbus Grove – Senior
Defensive Back
Mason Nourse – Spencerville – Senior
Josh Teman – Delphos Jefferson – Senior
Ryan Goergens – Delphos Jefferson – Senior
Cody Dickson – Spencerville – Junior
Specialist
Jordan Miller – Punter/Kicker/Returner – Crestview – Senior
Honorable Mention Offense
Quarterback
Spencer Miller – Allen East – Junior
Reid Stechschulte – Columbus Grove – Junior
Running Back
Dustin Falk – Bluffton – Junior
Logan Schick – Allen East – Senior
Chris Picker – Spencerville – Sophomore
Michael Cline – Delphos Jefferson – Senior
Receiver
Sam Crisp – Bluffton – Senior
Ryan Goergens – Delphos Jefferson – Senior
Damien Corso – Spencerville – Senior
Baily Clement – Columbus Grove – Senior
Offensive Line
Jake Utendorf – Columbus Grove – Senior
Damon Jenkins – Spencerville – Junior
Konner Krantz – Allen East – Senior
Blake Stevens – Allen East – Senior
Honorable Mention Defense
Defensive Line
Sam Crisp – Bluffton – Senior
Carter Brown – Crestview – Senior
Jesse Erevia – Allen East – Junior
Alec Ingram – Crestview – Junior
Davion Tyson – Delphos Jefferson – Sophomore
Nick Freewalt – Spencerville – Junior
Linebacker
Kaleb Jefferson – Bluffton – Sophomore
Brenen Auer – Delphos Jefferson – Sophomore
Logan Schick – Allen East – Senior
Mitchell Ault – Bluffton – Senior
Jarrett Sitton – Paulding – Senior
Cameron Doster – Paulding – Junior
Hunter French – Spencerville – Senior
Brent Wilson – Allen East – Junior
Defensive Back
Branson Minck – Paulding – Senior
Luke Perkins – Allen East – Senior
Drew Kline – Crestview – Freshman
Shane Gipson – Allen East – Junior
Specialist
Preston Ingol – Returner – Paulding – Junior
Dustin Falk – Returner – Bluffton – Junior
Final 2015 NWC Football Leaders & Stats
Team Leaders
Team Offense
First Downs: Spencerville 19.2
Team Rushing: Spencerville 408.4
Team Passing: Ada 243.2
Team Total Offense: Spencerville 447.9
Fumbles Lost: Bluffton 3
Interceptions: Spencerville & Delphos Jefferson 1
Turnovers: Delphos Jefferson 8
Scoring Offense: Spencerville 42.9
Team Defense
First Downs Allowed: Delphos Jefferson 9.6
Team Rushing Defense: Spencerville 96.2
Team Passing Defense: Paulding 102.7
Total Team Defense: Delphos Jefferson 199.1
Fumbles Recovered: Ada 13
Interceptions: Spencerville 19
Turnovers Forced: Ada 29
Scoring Defense: Delphos Jefferson 9.0
Turnover Ratio: Bluffton +15
Individual Leaders
Individual Offense per Game
Rushing Yards: Zach Goecke, Spencerville 182.9
Rushing TD’s: Zach Goecke, Spencerville 24
Rushing Yards per Carry: Zach Goecke, Spencerville 9.3
Passing Yards: Mitchell Ault, Bluffton 157.6
Passing Efficiency: Jace Stockwell, Delphos Jefferson 240.11
Passing TD’s: Mitchell Ault, Bluffton 17
Receiving Yards: Blake Ansley, Ada 96.5
Receptions: Blake Ansley, Ada 8.6
Receiving TD’s: Blake Ansley, Ada; Caleb Smelcer, Allen East; Aidan Fortman, Columbus Grove & Jordan Bailey, Ada 6
Scoring: Zach Goecke, Spencerville 146 points
Individual Defense
Interceptions: Trent Jolliff, Ada & Chase Sumner, Ada 6
Individual Special Teams
Punting (min 10 attempts): Dakota Pritchard, Spencerville 35.6
Kickoff Returns: Jordan Miller, Crestview 467 yards
Punt Returns: Dustin Falk, Bluffton 142 yards
2015 OHSAA Football Computer Rankings – Week 10
The final weekly OHSAA Football Computer Rankings were released and 4 NWC schools are in the playoffs after finishing in the top 8 in their region.
Division V Region 16
26. Paulding
Division VI Region 20
13. Columbus Grove
Division VI Region 22
3. Delphos Jefferson, 6. Spencerville, 9. Bluffton, 13. Allen East
Division VII Region 24
8. Crestview
Division VII Region 26
5. Ada
10/31 OHSAA Cross Country Regionals
Division III Regional at Tiffin
(Top four teams and those individuals that finish in the top 16 advance to the state.)
Boys
3. Lincolnview 144, 9. Columbus Grove 209, 12. Crestview 256
Individual State Qualifiers: 15. Preston Brubaker, Columbus Grove
Complete Results
Girls
8. Lincolnview 232, 12. Columbus Grove 264
Individual State Qualifiers: none
Complete Results
10/31 OHSAA Boys Soccer Districts
Division III District Championship at Kalida
Fort Jennings 1 Bluffton 0
10/30 NWC Football Scoreboard
Ada 21 Allen East 6 Video Highlights
Bluffton 10 Columbus Grove 7 Video Highlights
Crestview 42 Paulding 20 Video Highlights
Delphos Jefferson 26 Spencerville 10 Video Highlights
If you are at the game, please text end of quarter score updates to 419-230-0241 or mention @nwcsports on Twitter.
NWC Football Leaders & Stats – Week 9
Team Leaders
Team Offense
First Downs: Spencerville 19.9
Team Rushing: Spencerville 432.1
Team Passing: Ada 248.1
Team Total Offense: Spencerville 468.0
Scoring Offense: Spencerville 46.6
Team Defense
First Downs Allowed: Delphos Jefferson 9.3
Team Rushing Defense: Spencerville 86.2
Team Passing Defense: Paulding 102.9
Total Team Defense: Delphos Jefferson 193.8
Scoring Defense: Delphos Jefferson 8.9
Turnover Ratio: Bluffton +14
Individual Leaders
Individual Offense per Game
Rushing Yards: Zach Goecke, Spencerville 192.7
Rushing TD’s: Zach Goecke, Spencerville 24
Rushing Yards per Carry: Zach Goecke, Spencerville 10.4
Passing Yards: Reid Stechschulte, Columbus Grove 146.4
Passing Efficiency: Mason Nourse, Spencerville 293.62
Passing TD’s: Mitchell Ault, Bluffton 16
Receiving Yards: Blake Ansley, Ada 94.0
Receptions: Blake Ansley, Ada 8.2
Receiving TD’s: 4 tied with 6
Scoring: Zach Goecke, Spencerville 146 points
Individual Defense
Interceptions: Trent Jolliff, Ada 6
Individual Special Teams
Punting (min 10 attempts): Dakota Pritchard, Spencerville 35.7
Kickoff Returns: Jordan Miller, Crestview 422 yards
Punt Returns: Dustin Falk, Bluffton 129 yards
2015 OHSAA Boys Soccer Tournament Brackets
Division III
Kalida District
Allen East, Bluffton, Lincolnview, Paulding, Spencerville
Tiffin District
Ada
2015 OHSAA Girls Soccer Tournament Brackets
Division III
Ottoville District
Crestview, Delphos Jefferson, Lincolnview, Paulding
Findlay District
Ada, Allen East, Bluffton
2015 OHSAA Football Computer Rankings – Week 9
The weekly OHSAA Football Computer Rankings were released and 4 NWC schools would be in the playoffs going into the final week.
Division V Region 16
26. Paulding
Division VI Region 20
12. Columbus Grove
Division VI Region 22
3. Spencerville, 6. Delphos Jefferson, 9. Bluffton, 12. Allen East
Division VII Region 24
6. Crestview
Division VII Region 26
7. Ada
10/27 OHSAA Boys Soccer Districts
Division III District Semifinal at Kalida
Bluffton 4 Lima Central Catholic 0
10/24 OHSAA Cross Country Districts
Division III Ottawa District -1
Four (4) teams in each race and those individuals not on a qualifying team who finish in the top sixteen (16) positions will advance to the Regional Tournament in Tiffin.
Boys: 2. Lincolnview 90, 5. Paulding 145, 6. Bluffton 145
Individual Regional Qualifiers: 7. Jacob Barnett, Bluffton
Complete Results
Girls: 2. Lincolnview 75, 9. Ada 256, Spencerville NTS
Individual Regional Qualifiers: none
Complete Results
Division III Ottawa District -2
Four (4) teams in each race and those individuals not on a qualifying team who finish in the top sixteen (16) positions will advance to the Regional Tournament in Tiffin.
Boys: 3. Crestview 102, 4. Columbus Grove 110, 8. Spencerville 221, Allen East NTS
Individual Regional Qualifiers: 6. Austin Conrad, Spencerville
Complete Results
Girls: 3. Columbus Grove 89, 5. Crestview 119, Paulding NTS, Allen East NTS, Bluffton NTS
Individual Regional Qualifiers: 4. Elizabeth Nisly, Bluffton; 9. Ashley Bowen, Crestview; 12. Sydney Hoff, Bluffton
Complete Results
10/24 OHSAA Boys Soccer Sectionals
Division III Sectional Championship at Lincolnview
Bluffton 5 Lincolnview 0
10/24 OHSAA Girls Soccer Sectionals
Division III Sectional Championship at Delphos Jefferson
Delphos Jefferson 1 Delphos St. John’s 0
Division III Sectional Championship at Liberty-Benton
Liberty-Benton 1 Bluffton 0
Division III Sectional Championship at Allen East
Ashland Crestview 4 Allen East 1
10/23 NWC Football Scoreboard
Delphos Jefferson 51 Ada 7 Video Highlights
Spencerville 48 Allen East 27 Video Highlights
Bluffton 41 Crestview 28 Video Highlights
Columbus Grove 47 Paulding 12
If you are at the game, please text end of quarter score updates to 419-230-0241 or mention @nwcsports on Twitter.
NWC Football Leaders & Stats – Week 8
Team Leaders
Team Offense
First Downs: Spencerville 20.0
Team Rushing: Spencerville 443.4
Team Passing: Ada 268.3
Team Total Offense: Spencerville 476.6
Scoring Offense: Spencerville 46.4
Team Defense
First Downs Allowed: Delphos Jefferson 9.8
Team Rushing Defense: Spencerville 81.9
Team Passing Defense: Paulding 99.6
Total Team Defense: Delphos Jefferson 199.6
Scoring Defense: Delphos Jefferson 9.1
Turnover Ratio: Bluffton +12
Individual Leaders
Individual Offense per Game
Rushing Yards: Zach Goecke, Spencerville 198.9
Rushing TD’s: Zach Goecke, Spencerville 22
Passing Yards: Reid Stechschulte, Columbus Grove 148.6
Passing Efficiency: Mason Nourse, Spencerville 257.83
Passing TD’s: Seth Conley, Ada & Mitchell Ault, Bluffton 13
Receiving Yards: Blake Ansley, Ada 107.8
Receptions: Blake Ansley, Ada 9.4
Receiving TD’s: Blake Ansley, Ada 6
Scoring: Zach Goecke, Spencerville 134 points
Individual Defense
Interceptions: 5 tied with 4
Individual Special Teams
Punting: Spencer Miller, Allen East 42.0
Kickoff Returns: Jordan Miller, Crestview 375 yards
Punt Returns: Dustin Falk, Bluffton 110 yards