
Official Athletic Website | BlufftonPirates.com
Address: 106 W. College Avenue, Bluffton, OH 45817
Principal: Mike Minnig
Athletic Director: Alex Hanna | Office Phone: 419-358-7941 x3005 | Email
Bluffton NWC Championships
Academic Team (12): 06, 05, 04, 03, 02, 01, 00, 99, 97, 95, 92, 89
Baseball (2): 14, 10
Boys Basketball (4): 22, 00, 99, 58
Girls Basketball (7): 19, 05, 00, 99, 97, 96, 95
Boys Cross Country (4): 91, 84, 82, 72
Football (14): 05, 04, 00, 99, 98, 96, 91, 76, 75, 74, 69, 66, 58, 56
Golf (17): 24, 19, 14, 05, 04, 03, 02, 01, 99, 85, 84, 83, 82, 77, 76, 73, 72
Boys Soccer (11): 25, 24, 23, 22, 21, 20, 19, 18, 17, 16, 15
Girls Soccer (7): 25, 23, 22, 20, 17, 16, 13
Softball (1): 19
Boys Track (20): 25, 17, 11, 06, 97, 96, 94, 92, 90, 88, 87, 86, 85, 84, 83, 79, 77, 70, 68, 67
Girls Track (6): 09, 97, 94, 87, 86, 80
Volleyball (2): 06, 81
Wrestling (4): 25, 07, 05, 04
Bluffton State Appearances
State Championships
2008 Boys Track & Field Division III State Team Championship
1981 Wrestling Class A State Team Championship
State Runner-Up
2000 Girls Basketball Division III State Runner-Up
1997 Girls Track & Field Division III State Team Runner-Up
1994 Boys Track & Field Division III State Team Runner-Up
1991 Football Division V State Runner-Up
1985 Boys Track & Field Class A State Team Runner-Up
1978 Boys Track & Field Class A State Team Runner-Up
1929 Boys Basketball Class B State Runner-Up
State Semifinalists
2024 Football Division VI State Semifinalist
2006 Boys Track & Field Division III 3rd Place
2005 Boys Track & Field Division III 4th Place
2005 Wrestling Division III 3rd Place
2003 Girls Track & Field Division III 4th Place
1999 Girls Basketball Division III State Semifinalist
1942 Boys Basketball State Semifinalist
1940 Boys Basketball State Semifinalist
1937 Boys Basketball State Semifinalist
1931 Boys Basketball State Semifinalist
Individual State Championships/Qualifiers
Girls State Track Individual Champions
| Name | Event | Time/Throw/Jump | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnie Stratton | 200 | 2008 | |
| Bonnie Stratton | 100 | 2008 | |
| Bonnie Stratton | 200 | 2007 | |
| Caity Matter | Discus | 149-6 | 2000 |
| Caity Matter | Shot Put | 43-11 | 2000 |
| Caity Matter | Discus | 142-11 | 1999 |
| Caity Matter | Shot Put | 42 2-1/2 | 1999 |
| Ann Stechschulte | 1600 | 05:08.7 | 1997 |
| Ann Stechschulte | High Jump | 5"6' | 1997 |
| Ann Stechschulte | 800 | 02:16.6 | 1996 |
| Julie Friesen | 800 | 02:19.1 | 1988 |
| Juleen Matter | Discus | 134-7 | 1980 |
| Juleen Matter | Discus | 128-4 | 1979 |
Wrestling State Champions
| Name | Year(s) |
|---|---|
| Josh Faulk | 2005 |
| Justin Shannon | 2005 |
| Brian Edwards | 1989 |
| Mark Falk | 1982 |
| Steve Smith | 1982 |
| Mark Falk | 1981 |
| Mark Falk | 1980 |
| Tom Falk | 1977 |
Wrestling State Qualifiers
| Names | Year(s) |
|---|---|
| Lucas Freeman | 2009 |
| Tyler Rayl | 2008, 2009 |
| Jesse Herr | 2008 |
| Kyle Begg | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Zach Dower | 2006, 2007 |
| Ben Doty | 2005 |
| Shane Shockey | 2005, 2006 |
| Nick Nowlan | 2004, 2005 |
| Josh Shannon | 2004, 2005 |
| Josh Faulk | 2004, 2005 |
| Clint Strickland | 2004, 2005 |
| Matt Nuzum | 2003 |
| Mitchell Kleman | 2003, 2004 |
| Jeff Queen | 2002 |
| Jason Harmon | 2002 |
| Dan Gratz | 2002, 2003 |
| Garret Weyer | 2001, 2003 |
| Brandon Martin | 2001, 2002 |
| Jeremiah Weyer | 2000 |
| Travis Kelman | 1999, 2000 |
| Rick Orr | 1997 |
| Darin Moser | 1990 |
| Brian Edwards | 1988, 1989 |
| Randy Napier | 1986 |
| Greg Staley | 1986, 1987 |
| Travis Douce | 1986, 1988 |
| Ben Edwards | 1984 |
| Ray Ruggley | 1983 |
| John Cramer | 1982 |
| Matt Dawson | 1982 |
| Steve Smith | 1981, 1982 |
| Don Mathewson | 1981 |
| Bill Edwards | 1981 |
| John Shannon | 1980, 1981 |
| Mark Falk | 1980, 1981, 1982 |
| Jerry Alt | 1979, 1980 |
| Ken Aller | 1979, 1980 |
| Mike Nuzum | 1978, 1979 |
| Randy Strahm | 1977 |
| Tom Falk | 1976, 1977, 1978 |
| Mark Albright | 1976 |
| Delmer Nuzum | 1975 |
Girls Gymnastics State Champions
| Name | Event | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Kelly Stover | Uneven Bars | 1983 |
| Brandie Harvey | Floor Exercise | 1992 |
News & Scores
12/2 Boys Basketball Scores
Allen East 66 Ridgemont 34
Miller City 61 Bluffton 51
11/25 Girls Basketball Scores
Bluffton 72 Benjamin Logan 45
Columbus Grove 65 Elida 38
Delphos Jefferson 40 New Bremen 39
Fort Jennings 51 Lima Central Catholic 38
Ottoville 53 Lincolnview 30
Ottawa-Glandorf 59 Spencerville 42
11/22 Girls Basketball Scores
Columbus Grove 66 Shawnee 35
Ottoville 32 Crestview 30
Kenton 65 Lima Central Catholic 41
Lincolnview 45 Continental 8
McDonalds Holiday Tournament at Bluffton
Consolation: Allen East 67 Cory-Rawson 40
Championship: Bluffton 66 Arlington 48
11/21 Girls Basketball Scores
Delphos Jefferson 54 Delphos St. John’s 30
Spencerville 53 Celina 40
McDonalds Holiday Tournament at Bluffton
Arlington 45 Allen East 41
Bluffton 64 Cory-Rawson 23
10/31 OHSAA Football Playoff 1st Round
Division VI, Region 22 First Round
Collins Western Reserve 36 Bluffton 31
2025 NWC Football All-Conference Teams
NWC Offensive Player of the Year: Braxton Leeth – Crestview
NWC Co-Defensive Players of the Year: Caden Falke – Lima Central Catholic & Brady Basinger – Columbus Grove
NWC Coach of the Year: Andy Schafer – Columbus Grove
1st Team Offense
Offensive Line
Jakob Leininger – Senior – Columbus Grove
Mason Shank – Junior – Bluffton
Andrew Baldauf – Senior – Lima Central Catholic
Dominic McKee – Junior – Lima Central Catholic
Kale Lichtensteiger – Junior – Crestview
Tight End
Brady Basinger – Junior – Columbus Grove
Receiver
Trevon Baxter – Senior – Columbus Grove
Kain Wright – Senior – Bluffton
Michael Quatman – Junior – Lima Central Catholic
Running Back
Braxton Leeth – Senior – Crestview
Ray Hoying – Senior – Fort Loramie
Quarterback
Tayte Giesige – Junior – Bluffton
Specialist
Trevon Baxter – Senior – Columbus Grove
1st Team Defense
Defensive Line
Gavin Baxter – Sophomore – Columbus Grove
Mason Shank – Junior – Bluffton
Liam Putman – Senior – Crestview
Louie Knotts – Senior – Lima Central Catholic
Linebacker
Brady Basinger – Junior – Columbus Grove
Caden Falke – Senior – Lima Central Catholic
Ray Hoying – Senior – Fort Loramie
Jackson Bowlus – Senior – Bluffton
Xavier Pernell – Junior – Lima Central Catholic
Defensive Back
Trevon Baxter – Senior – Columbus Grove
Tayte Giesige – Junior – Bluffton
Gavin Barraza – Senior – Columbus Grove
Michael Quatman – Junior – Lima Central Catholic
2nd Team Offense
Offensive Line
Will Sheets – Junior – Crestview
Lucas Warmbrod – Junior – Columbus Grove
Brady Malcom – Senior – Lima Central Catholic
Braylon Goings – Senior – Bluffton
Ben Hawkins – Sophomore – Allen East
Tight End
Liam Putman – Senior – Crestview
Receiver
Tanner Eilerman – Freshman – Fort Loramie
Lausen Flores – Junior – Lima Central Catholic
Gavin Baxter – Sophomore – Columbus Grove
Running Back
Miles McDorman – Junior – Allen East
Carter Lester – Sophomore – Lima Central Catholic
Quarterback
Brady Parker – Junior – Lima Central Catholic
Specialist
Evan Verhoff – Senior – Columbus Grove
2nd Team Defense
Defensive Line
Jayden Williams – Junior – Lima Central Catholic
Jakob Leininger – Senior – Columbus Grove
Kaleb Bergman – Senior – Fort Loramie
Will Sheets – Junior – Crestview
Linebacker
Trent Wynkoop – Junior – Columbus Grove
Brody McCluer – Sophomore – Columbus Grove
Jacob Hawk – Sophomore – Allen East
Jaxon Buzard – Sophomore – Delphos Jefferson
Defensive Back
Ethan Hershberger – Junior – Allen East
Hayden Perrott – Senior – Crestview
Zac Dues – Senior – Fort Loramie
Luke Rode – Senior – Delphos Jefferson
Honorable Mention Offense
Offensive Line
Dylan Meyer – Junior – Fort Loramie
Hunter Betts – Senior – Bluffton
Louie Knotts – Senior – Lima Central Catholic
Sammy Goubeaux – Senior – Fort Loramie
Jace Wehner – Senior – Crestview
Carter Flores – Junior – Columbus Grove
Tight End
J.J. Schnieders Lima Central Catholic
Dylan Cherry Bluffton
Receiver
Gavin Barraza – Senior – Columbus Grove
Hayden Perrott – Senior – Crestview
Deacon Jones – Senior – Allen East
Blayne Hill – Junior – Bluffton
Lucas Millmine – Senior – Delphos Jefferson
Running Back
Brody McCluer – Sophomore – Columbus Grove
Parker Lovell – Junior – Bluffton
Zach Looser – Senior – Spencerville
Quarterback
Landon Best – Senior – Columbus Grove
Keagan Jones – Junior – Allen East
Specialist
Brevan Stolly – Junior – Lima Central Catholic
Honorable Mention Defense
Defensive Line
Lane Paxson – Sophomore – Allen East
J.J. Schnieders – Senior – Lima Central Catholic
Linebacker
Eli Grudich – Senior – Fort Loramie
G’Vonte Davis – Junior – Lima Central Catholic
Landon Kahle – Junior – Spencerville
Brady Miller – Junior – Delphos Jefferson
Kolten Grigsby – Sophomore – Spencerville
Nelson Miller – Sophomore – Delphos Jefferson
Keaton Jacobs – Sophomore – Spencerville
Defensive Back
Grady Smith – Senior – Spencerville
Braxtyn Couts – Senior – Crestview
Dakota Gerdemann – Senior – Lima Central Catholic
Cam Smith – Sophomore – Allen East
Alex Meyer – Sophomore – Columbus Grove
Kellen Brotherwood – Junior – Delphos Jefferson
2025 OHSAA Football Playoff Brackets
Division VI, Region 22
7. Bluffton
Division VII, Region 26
1. Lima Central Catholic, 4. Columbus Grove
2025 Final OHSAA Football Computer Ratings
OHSAA Football Computer Ratings – Oct. 26, 2025 (Final)Division VI, Region 22
7. Bluffton (8-2) 15.2500, 15. Crestview (6-4) 6.8500, 19. Allen East (3-7) 3.1500, 22. Spencerville (2-8) 2.3000
Division VII, Region 26
1. Lima Central Catholic (9-1) 19.0500, 4. Columbus Grove (7-3) 15.3000, 24. (tied) Delphos Jefferson (1-9) 0.4000
Division VII, Region 28
17. Fort Loramie (3-7) 3.400
10/25 OHSAA Cross Country Regionals
Division III Regional at Tiffin
Boys
Top 4 teams and 8 individuals not on qualifying teams qualify for State
Bluffton NTS
Individual State Qualifiers: none
Division IV Regional at Tiffin
Boys
Top 8 teams and 16 individuals not on qualifying teams qualify for State
1. Crestview 82, 2. Columbus Grove 87, 13. Lincolnview 374, Allen East NTS, Spencerville NTS
Individual State Qualifiers: 23. Tanner Braun, Spencerville
Girls
Top 9 teams and 18 individuals not on qualifying teams qualify for State
4. Columbus Grove 209, 6. Lincolnview 252, 22. Crestview 590, Lima Central Catholic NTS, Spencerville NTS, Allen East NTS
Individual State Qualifiers: 24. Emily Heth, Crestview; 40. Anna Gardner, Crestview
10/24 NWC Football Scores
Fort Loramie 37 Allen East 7
Columbus Grove 48 Bluffton 38
Lima Central Catholic 21 Crestview 13
Spencerville 46 Delphos Jefferson 18
10/23 OHSAA Girls Soccer Districts
Division V District Championship at Bluffton
Columbus Grove 6 Delphos Jefferson 0
Division V District Championship at Clyde
Woodmore 1 Bluffton 0
2025 5th Weekly OHSAA Football Computer Ratings
OHSAA Football Computer Ratings – Oct. 21, 2025 (Entering Week 10)Division VI, Region 22
5. Bluffton (8-1) 13.9722, 14. Crestview (6-3) 5.9556, 19. Allen East (3-6) 2.9222, 22. Spencerville (1-8) 1.1944
Division VII, Region 26
1. Lima Central Catholic (8-1) 15.1056, 8. Columbus Grove (6-3) 10.6500, 24. (tied) Delphos Jefferson (1-8) 0.4444
Division VII, Region 28
19. Fort Loramie (2-7) 1.6333
10/21 OHSAA Boys Soccer Districts
Division IV District Semifinal at Kalida
Elida 3 Bluffton 2 (Shootout)