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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 (15): 14, 05, 04, 03, 02, 01, 99, 85, 84, 83, 82, 77, 76, 73, 72
Boys Soccer (4): 18, 17, 16, 15
Girls Soccer (3): 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
11/10 OHSAA Boys Soccer State Championship
Division III State Championship at MAPFRE Stadium
Columbus Wellington School 4 Bluffton 0 Box Score
Bluffton Boys Soccer – 2019 Division III State Runner-Up
2019 NWC Football All-Conference Teams
Allen East head coach Wesley Schroeder was selected as the Coach of the Year for the Northwest Conference in voting by coaches at a meeting in Delphos on Monday. Allen East tied for the league championship with Spencerville and Columbus Grove as all finished the season at 6-1 in league play.
Columbus Grove junior quarterback Blake Reynolds was selected as the Offensive Player of the Year. Eli Yahl, a senior linebacker from Spencerville and Blake Hershberger, a junior linebacker from Allen East were selected as Co-Defensive Players of the Year.
This years’ co-championship was the first time since 1995 that Allen East has finished at the top of the league standings. Spencerville has now won or shared the league title for the last three years with Columbus Grove’s last title coming in 2005.
1st Team Offense
Offensive Line: Eli Yahl – Senior – Spencerville
Offensive Line: Mitch Douglass – Sophomore – Columbus Grove
Offensive Line: Brennan Davies – Senior – Allen East
Offensive Line: Isaiah LaTurner – Senior – Crestview
Offensive Line: Jackson Goecke – Senior – Spencerville
Receiver: Alex Schneider – Senior – Columbus Grove
Receiver: Cole Fletcher – Senior – Allen East
Receiver: Zac Swaney – Junior – Ada
Receiver: Bradden Crumrine – Junior – Allen East
Running Back: Brody Brecht – Junior – Crestview
Running Back: Jacob Deisler – Senior – Paulding
Running Back: Joel Lotz – Senior – Spencerville
Quarterback: Blake Reynolds – Junior – Columbus Grove
Specialist: Rece Verhoff – Sophomore – Columbus Grove
1st Team Defense
Defensive Line: Gunner King – Junior – Columbus Grove
Defensive Line: Isaiah LaTurner – Senior – Crestview
Defensive Line: Garrett Neth – Senior – Allen East
Defensive Line: Mason Myers – Senior – Spencerville
Linebacker: Eli Yahl – Senior – Spencerville
Linebacker: Blake Hershberger – Junior – Allen East
Linebacker: Brody Brecht – Junior – Crestview
Linebacker: Jared Basinger – Senior – Columbus Grove
Def. Back: Bradden Crumrine – Junior – Allen East
Def. Back: Jon Banal – Junior – Columbus Grove
Def. Back: Logan Gerardot – Junior – Crestview
Def. Back: Logan McCluer – Senior – Allen East
Def. Back: Tyson Shutler – Junior – Bluffton
2nd Team Offense
Offensive Line: Jared Basinger – Senior – Columbus Grove
Offensive Line: Eli Myers – Junior – Allen East
Offensive Line: Mason Myers – Senior – Spencerville
Offensive Line: McCormick Ault – Senior – Bluffton
Offensive Line: Carson Kreischer – Junior – Crestview
Offensive Line: Cole Mabis – Senior – Paulding
Receiver: Gabe Clement – Junior – Columbus Grove
Receiver: Caleb Manz – Junior – Paulding
Receiver: Eli Harter – Sophomore – Spencerville
Running Back: Garrett Neth – Senior – Allen East
Running Back: Gunner Grigsby – Sophomore – Spencerville
Running Back: Tucker Neff – Senior – Bluffton
Quarterback: Brandon Hull – Junior – Ada
Specialist: Bradden Crumrine – Junior – Allen East
2nd Team Defense
Defensive Line: Gabe Criblez – Junior – Allen East
Defensive Line: Hunter Reynolds – Senior – Columbus Grove
Defensive Line: Reece Hodge-Miller – Senior – Spencerville
Defensive Line: Fernando Garcia – Senior – Paulding
Linebacker: Jackson Goecke – Senior – Spencerville
Linebacker: Ezra Jones – Junior – Columbus Grove
Linebacker: Travis Wilson – Junior – Allen East
Linebacker: Ryan Bogart – Junior – Columbus Grove
Linebacker: Cole Mabis – Senior – Paulding
Def. Back: Zac Ridenour – Senior – Columbus Grove
Def. Back: Deyton Price – Junior – Paulding
Def. Back: Cody Bockey – Junior – Spencerville
Def. Back: Evan Schroeder – Senior – Columbus Grove
Honorable Mention Offense
Offensive Line: Ezra Jones – Junior – Columbus Grove
Offensive Line: Colby Swager – Senior – Crestview
Offensive Line: Alex East – Senior – Delphos Jefferson
Offensive Line: Bryce Paul – Senior – Ada
Offensive Line: Ethan Halker – Junior – Columbus Grove
Offensive Line: Brandon Dues – Junior – Spencerville
Offensive Line: Brendan Hornish – Junior – Paulding
Offensive Line: Landen Luginbuhl – Senior – Bluffton
Offensive Line: Riley Coil – Senior – Paulding
Offensive Line: Jeff Meyer – Junior – Columbus Grove
Running Back: Fernando Garcia – Junior – Paulding
Running Back: Caylib Pruett – Senior – Crestview
Running Back: Tyson Shutler – Junior – Bluffton
Running Back: Keegan Hull – Sophomore – Ada
Receiver: Logan McCluer – Senior – Allen East
Receiver: Daniel Mattson – Junior – Ada
Receiver: Ayden Lichtensteiger – Sophomore – Crestview
Receiver: Will McBride – Freshman – Ada
Quarterback: Bryce Belcher – Senior – Allen East
Quarterback: Josh Henline – Freshman – Spencerville
Specialist: Kyle Koontz – Senior – Bluffton
Honorable Mention Defense
Defensive Line: Jackson Wilson – Sophomore – Bluffton
Defensive Line: Evan Shaffer – Sophomore – Allen East
Defensive Line: Jacob King – Senior – Paulding
Defensive Line: Isaiah Pugh – Junior – Spencerville
Defensive Line: Landen Luginbuhl – Senior – Bluffton
Defensive Line: Ty Miller – Senior – Ada
Linebacker: Jordan Motter – Junior – Allen East
Linebacker: Tanner Matthewson – Senior – Delphos Jefferson
Linebacker: McCormick Ault – Senior – Bluffton
Linebacker: Hunter Paxson – Senior – Allen East
Linebacker: Jacob Deisler – Senior – Paulding
Linebacker: Riley Coil – Senior – Paulding
Linebacker: Seth Estle – Junior – Delphos Jefferson
Linebacker: Keegan Goecke – Junior – Spencerville
Def. Back: Kaden Short – Senior – Crestview
Def. Back: Caylib Pruett – Senior – Crestview
Def. Back: Brandon Hull – Junior – Ada
Def. Back: Dylan Baughman – Senior – Spencerville
Def. Back: Trent Teman – Freshman – Delphos Jefferson
Def. Back: Caleb Manz – Junior – Paulding
11/6 OHSAA Boys Soccer State Semifinal
Division III State Semifinal at Chippewa
Bluffton 2 South Range 1, 2OT
2019 OHSAA Football Computer Rankings – Week 10
The final weekly OHSAA Football Computer Rankings were released and 1 NWC school is in the top 8 in their region and moving on to the playoffs.
Division V, Region 18
21. Paulding
Division VI, Region 23
7. Allen East, 10. Spencerville, 11. Columbus Grove, 20. Bluffton, 22. Delphos Jefferson, 23. Ada
Division VII, Region 26
11. Crestview
11/2 OHSAA Boys Soccer Regionals
Division III Regional Championship at Defiance
Bluffton 1 Ottawa Hills 0 (Shootout 4-2)
Bluffton Boys Soccer – 2019 Division III Regional Champions
11/1 NWC Football Scores
Allen East 50 Ada 8
Columbus Grove 49 Bluffton 0
Crestview 41 Paulding 6
Spencerville 55 Delphos Jefferson 0
2019 OHSAA Football Computer Rankings – Week 9
The 6th weekly OHSAA Football Computer Rankings were released and 1 NWC school is in the top 8 in their region.
Division V, Region 18
19. Paulding
Division VI, Region 23
6. Allen East, 9. Spencerville, 11. Columbus Grove, 20. Bluffton, 22. Delphos Jefferson, 23. Ada
Division VII, Region 26
11. Crestview
10/30 OHSAA Boys Soccer Regionals
Division III Regional Semifinal at Sandusky
Bluffton 2 Fairview Park 1, 2OT
10/26 OHSAA Cross Country Regionals
Boys
Division III Regional at Tiffin
Top seven teams and those individuals that finish in the top 28 advance to the state.
8. Columbus Grove 217, 11. Lincolnview 333, 22. Bluffton 546, Allen East NTS
Individual State Qualifiers: none
Complete Results
Girls
Division III Regional at Tiffin
Top seven teams and those individuals that finish in the top 28 advance to the state.
3. Columbus Grove 194 (7. Alyssa Ellerbrock, 49. Erin Downing, 67. Ellie Keehn, 73. Addison Schafer, 93. Leanndra Price, 126. Sydney Witteborg, 131. Zoe Stechschulte), 9. Crestview 284, 19. Lincolnview 419, Spencerville NTS
Individual State Qualifiers: 18. Ragen Harting, Crestview; 19. Madison Langdon, Lincolnview; 26. Lillee Stewart, Spencerville
Complete Results
10/26 OHSAA Boys Soccer Districts
Division III District Championship at Columbian
Bluffton 1 Riverdale 0
10/25 NWC Football Scores
Paulding 70 Ada 40
Allen East 20 Crestview 14
Spencerville 35 Bluffton 0