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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 (16): 19, 14, 05, 04, 03, 02, 01, 99, 85, 84, 83, 82, 77, 76, 73, 72
Boys Soccer (9): 23, 22, 21, 20, 19, 18, 17, 16, 15
Girls Soccer (6): 23, 22, 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
4/25 NWC Baseball Scores
Leipsic 5 Allen East 2
Lincolnview 3 Bluffton 2
Columbus Grove 3 Spencerville 0
Crestview 3 Delphos Jefferson 2
4/25 NWC Softball Scores
Leipsic 2 Allen East 0
Lincolnview 29 Bluffton 2, 5 inn.
Columbus Grove 17 Spencerville 7, 5 inn.
Crestview 15 Delphos Jefferson 4
4/24 Softball Scores
Allen East 9 Ottawa-Glandorf 8
Arcadia at Bluffton
Bath 13 Crestview 4
4/22 NWC Baseball Scores
Delphos Jefferson 4 Ada 0
Crestview 5 Allen East 4
Leipsic 8 Bluffton 6
Lincolnview 11 Columbus Grove 1, 5 inn.
Non-Conference:
Bath 22 Spencerville 6
4/22 NWC Softball Scores
Ada 5 Delphos Jefferson 3
Allen East 5 Crestview 4
Leipsic 15 Bluffton 5, 5 inn.
Lincolnview 7 Columbus Grove 2
Non-Conference:
Shawnee 10 Spencerville 0, 5 inn.
4/22 Boys Tennis Scores
Bluffton 5 Ada 0
4/19 Baseball Scores
Arlington 5 Ada 0
Allen East 7 Lima Central Catholic 5
Bluffton at Cory-Rawson
Minster 18 Crestview 0
Delphos Jefferson 11 Ottoville 5
Liberty-Benton 7 Leipsic 2
Lincolnview 3 Marion Local 1
Kalida at Spencerville (ppd)
4/18 NWC Baseball Scores
Allen East 12 Ada 2, 6 inn.
Crestview 2 Bluffton 0
Leipsic 17 Columbus Grove 5
Lincolnview 5 Spencerville 1
4/18 NWC Softball Scores
Ada 10 Allen East 0
Crestview 8 Bluffton 4
Columbus Grove 4 Leipsic 2
Lincolnview 16 Spencerville 0, 5 inn.
Non-Conference:
Delphos Jefferson 5 Van Wert 3
4/18 Boys Tennis Scores
Bluffton 4 Celina 1
4/16 NWC Baseball Scores
Spencerville 4 Ada 0
Non-Conference:
Lima Central Catholic 12 Bluffton 6
Columbus Grove 18 Continental 0, 5 inn.
Leipsic 4 Miller City 3
4/16 Track & Field Results
Tri-Meet at Kenton
Boys: Kenton 111, Bluffton 36, Lima Central Catholic 23
Girls: Kenton 95.5, Bluffton 51.5, Lima Central Catholic 14
Quad-Meet at Crestview
Boys: Crestview 68.5, Hicksville 67.5, Antwerp 67, Continental 45
Girls: Antwerp 70, Crestview 66, Hicksville 60, Continental 30
Complete Results
Dual-Meet at Kalida
Boys: Columbus Grove 80, Kalida 48
Girls: Kalida 91, Columbus Grove 45
6-Team Meet at Van Buren
Boys: Van Buren 145.5, Arlington 88, Leipsic 54.5, Elmwood 53, Vanlue 22, Miller City 10
Girls: Van Buren 133.5, Elmwood 92, Arlington 69.5, Leipsic 44, Vanlue 27, Miller City 21
Tri-Meet at Delphos Jefferson
Boys: Delphos Jefferson, Ada, Allen East
Girls: Delphos Jefferson, Ada, Allen East
Complete Results
Dual Meet at Lincolnview
Boys: Lincolnview 89, Fort Jennings 34
Girls: Lincolnview 111, Fort Jennings 16
Complete Results
4/15 NWC Baseball Scores
Bluffton 20 Ada 0, 5 inn.
Allen East 8 Delphos Jefferson 5
Crestview 2 Columbus Grove 1
Leipsic 10 Spencerville 0, 6 inn.
Non-Conference:
Lincolnview 6 Ayersville 1
4/15 NWC Softball Scores
Ada 11 Bluffton 1, 6 inn.
Delphos Jefferson 5 Allen East 3
Crestview 16 Columbus Grove 5, 5 inn.
Leipsic 12 Spencerville 2, 5 inn.
Non-Conference:
Lincolnview 9 Leo (IN) 8
4/15 Track & Field Results
Ottawa-Glandorf Gold Medal Invitational
Boys (7 teams): 3. Bluffton 80
Girls (7 teams): 5. Bluffton 63.5
Columbus Grove Invitational
Boys (11 teams): 1. Columbus Grove 147, 4. Lincolnview 79, 8. Delphos Jefferson 31, 10. Ada 15.5
Girls (10 teams): 1. Columbus Grove 155, 3. Lincolnview 77, 4. Ada 67.75, 9. Delphos Jefferson 9.75
Complete Results
Quad-Meet at Perry
Boys: Elgin, Perry, Spencerville, Upper Scioto Valley
Girls: Elgin, Perry, Spencerville, Upper Scioto Valley