Official Athletic Website | BlufftonPirates.com
Address: 106 W. College Avenue, Bluffton, OH 45817
Principal: Mike Minnig | Office Phone: 419-358-7941
Athletic Director: Alex Hanna | Office Phone: 419-358-7941 | 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 (3): 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 (16): 19, 14, 05, 04, 03, 02, 01, 99, 85, 84, 83, 82, 77, 76, 73, 72
Boys Soccer (6): 20, 19, 18, 17, 16, 15
Girls Soccer (4): 20, 17, 16, 13
Softball (1): 19
Boys Track (19): 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 (3): 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
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
2/27 OHSAA Wrestling Sectionals
Division III Sectional at Archbold
Four from each weight class will advance to the District at Rossford.
11. Paulding 24
Brackets | Match Results | Placement | Team Scores
District Qualifiers:
none
Division III Sectional at Van Buren
Four from each weight class will advance to the District at Rossford.
5. Bluffton 110.5
Brackets 106-145 | Brackets 152-285 | Team Scores
District Qualifiers:
106: 1. Thayne Kleman, Bluffton
120: 1. Tayton Kleman, Bluffton
126: 2. Jeremy Sturgeon, Bluffton
160: 1. Kaden Basil, Bluffton
195: 3. Trent Howard, Bluffton
Division III Sectional at Lima Central Catholic
Four from each weight class will advance to the District at Southwest Ohio.
1. Allen East 222.5, 5. Columbus Grove 124, 6. Spencerville 110, 9. Delphos Jefferson 61, 11. Lincolnview 46, 12. Ada 44, 14. Crestview 18
Brackets | Match Results | Placement
District Qualifiers:
106: 1. Ethan Beam, Columbus Grove; 3. Gavin Grubb, Crestview; 4. Trey Hunter, Spencerville
113: 2. Hunter Sidle, Allen East; 3. Clayton McClain, Ada
120: 3. Carder Miller, Spencerville; 4. Colton Biederman, Ada
126: 2. Antonio Petitt, Ada
132: 4. Dylan Hensley, Lincolnview
138: 1. Kade Wireman, Allen East; 4. Anthony Bodine, Delphos Jefferson
145: 3. Jacob Hershberger, Allen East; 4. Landen Schroeder, Columbus Grove
152: 1. Trenton Gatchell, Allen East; 4. Maddox Jurek, Spencerville
160: 1. Chase Miller, Allen East
170: 2. Blake Hershberger, Allen East; 4. Bruce Hutchison, Delphos Jefferson
182: 1. Gage Wireman, Allen East
195: 1. Ezra Jones, Columbus Grove; 3. Brogan Paxson, Allen East
220: 2. Alek Winner, Allen East; 3. Reuben Noriega, Spencerville; 4. Owen Miller, Delphos Jefferson
285: 1. Jeff Meyer, Columbus Grove; 2. Eli Criblez, Allen East; 3. Brandon Dues, Spencerville
2/26 OHSAA Boys Basketball Sectionals
Division III Sectional Championship
Ottawa-Glandorf 72 Bluffton 38
Division IV Sectional Championship
Columbus Grove 61 Fort Jennings 38
Division IV Sectional Championship
Lincolnview 44 Kalida 32
Division IV Sectional Championship
Crestview 51 Delphos St. John’s 37
Division IV Sectional Championship
Perry 69 Spencerville 62
2/24 OHSAA Boys Basketball Sectionals
Division III Sectional Semifinal
Bluffton 41 Tinora 38
Division III Sectional Semifinal
Fairview 60 Allen East 41
Division III Sectional Semifinal
Coldwater 40 Paulding 38
Division III Sectional Semifinal
Bath 48 Delphos Jefferson 40
Division IV Sectional Semifinal
New Bremen 64 Ada 46
2020-21 NWC Boys Basketball All-Conference Teams
NWC Player of the Year: Blake Reynolds – Columbus Grove
NWC Coach of the Year: Chris Sautter – Columbus Grove
1st Team
Blake Reynolds – Columbus Grove
Kalen Etzler – Crestview
Tayt Birnesser – Columbus Grove
Collin Overholt – Lincolnview
Blake McGarvey – Paulding
Creed Jessee – Lincolnview
2nd Team
Josh Henline – Spencerville
Ian Wannemacher – Delphos Jefferson
Gabe Clement – Columbus Grove
Tyler Clum – Allen East
Payton Beckman – Paulding
Honorable Mention
Micah Cook – Ada
Gabe Criblez – Allen East
Garrett Newland – Allen East
Kyler Kinn – Bluffton
Trey Sautter – Columbus Grove
Carson Kreischer – Crestview
Gavin Etzler – Crestview
Colin Bailey – Delphos Jefferson
Jake Bowersock – Lincolnview
Clayton Leeth – Lincolnview
Keegan Goecke – Spencerville
2/19 NWC Boys Basketball Scores
Columbus Grove 79 Ada 38
Bluffton 58 Delphos Jefferson 48
Crestview 62 Spencerville 52
Lincolnview 64 Paulding 51
Non-Conference:
Perry 84 Allen East 55
2/17 Boys Basketball Scores
Bluffton 49 Van Buren 44
Columbus Grove 67 Fort Jennings 53
2/17 OHSAA Girls Basketball Sectionals
Division IV Sectional Semifinal
Lincolnview 54 Edgerton 20
Division IV Sectional Semifinal
Cory-Rawson 36 Bluffton 35
2020-21 NWC Girls Basketball All-Conference Teams
NWC Player of the Year: Emma Leis – Spencerville
NWC Coach of the Year: Mark Gregory – Crestview
First Team
Emma Leis – Spencerville
Kenzie King – Columbus Grove
Cali Gregory – Crestview
Alyvia Lindeman – Delphos Jefferson
Olivia Cunningham – Crestview
Janae Pease – Paulding
Second Team
Alycia Lindeman – Delphos Jefferson
Erin Downing – Columbus Grove
Jalynn Parrett – Paulding
Bailey Gregory – Crestview
Kendall Bollenbacher – Lincolnview
Honorable Mention
Courtney Sumner – Ada
Sadie Estle – Paulding
Gillian Goecke – Spencerville
Laykin Garmatter – Bluffton
Lauren French – Delphos Jefferson
Lily Goecke – Spencerville
Savanna Brooks – Allen east
Leigha Egnor – Paulding
Zadria King – Lincolnview
Kylie Stackhouse – Bluffton
2/13 NWC Boys Basketball Scores
Paulding 52 Ada 48
Non-Conference:
Bluffton 64 Kenton 56
Columbus Grove 62 Miller City 35
Delphos Jefferson 71 Elida 63
Lincolnview 62 Arlington 60
Parkway 79 Spencerville 63
2/11 NWC Girls Basketball Scores
Lincolnview 54 Ada 51
Columbus Grove 81 Allen East 37
Crestview 57 Paulding 51
Delphos Jefferson 48 Spencerville 41
Non-Conference:
Bluffton 49 Lima Central Catholic 30
2/9 NWC Boys Basketball Scores
Ada 71 Allen East 57
Non-Conference:
Elida 64 Bluffton 60
Columbus Grove 66 Leipsic 52
Crestview 54 Van Wert 48
Lima Central Catholic 74 Delphos Jefferson 48
Lincolnview 66 Fort Jennings 50
2021 OHSAA Boys Basketball Tournament Brackets
Division III
Lima District
Allen East, Bluffton, Delphos Jefferson, Paulding
Division IV
Elida District
Columbus Grove, Crestview, Lincolnview
Wapakoneta District
Ada, Spencerville
2/6 Boys Basketball Scores
Delphos St. John’s 85 Allen East 49
Bluffton 62 Riverdale 52
Jackson Center 47 Columbus Grove 41
Wayne Trace 72 Crestview 57
Coldwater 75 Lincolnview 70
Liberty Center at Paulding (ppd)
Marion Local 49 Spencerville 45
2/6 Girls Basketball Scores
Botkins 49 Allen East 38
Miller City 62 Bluffton 51
Columbus Grove 47 Arlington 21
2/5 NWC Boys Basketball Scores
Spencerville 37 Ada 36
Allen East 75 Bluffton 68
Columbus Grove 75 Delphos Jefferson 49
Crestview 56 Lincolnview 40