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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 (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 (5): 26, 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
2022 Boys Track & Field Division III 4th Place
2017 Boys Track & Field Division III 4th Place
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
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)
10/21 OHSAA Volleyball Districts
Division V District Semifinal at Kalida
Ottawa-Glandorf 3 Bluffton 0
Division VI District Semifinal at Wapakoneta
Columbus Grove 3 Lima Central Catholic 0
10/20 OHSAA Girls Soccer Districts
Division V District Semifinal at Ottoville
Delphos Jefferson 3 Ottoville 2, OT
Division V District Semifinals at Bluffton
Columbus Grove 3 Continental 1
Bluffton 5 Ada 0
10/18 OHSAA Cross Country Districts
Division III District at Columbus Grove
Boys
6 boys’ teams and their team members, and additionally the first 12 individuals not on a qualifying team will advance to the Regional Tournament in Tiffin.
9. Bluffton 219
Girls
6 girls’ teams and their team members, and additionally the first 12 individuals not on a qualifying team will advance to the Regional Tournament in Tiffin.
9. Bluffton 222
Division IV District at Findlay Owens
Boys
9 boys’ teams and their team members, and additionally the first 18 individuals not on a qualifying team will advance to the Regional Tournament in Tiffin.
15. Allen East 368
Girls
9 girls’ teams and their team members, and additionally the first 18 individuals not on a qualifying team will advance to the Regional Tournament in Tiffin.
Allen East NTS
Division IV District at Columbus Grove
Boys
9 boys’ teams and their team members, and additionally the first 18 individuals not on a qualifying team will advance to the Regional Tournament in Tiffin.
1. Columbus Grove 28, 2. Crestview 53, 7. Lincolnview 197, Lima Central Catholic NTS, Spencerville NTS
Girls
10 girls’ teams and their team members, and additionally the first 20 individuals not on a qualifying team will advance to the Regional Tournament in Tiffin.
3. Columbus Grove 98, 4. Lincolnview 123, 10. Crestview 234, Lima Central Catholic NTS, Spencerville NTS
10/17 NWC Football Scores
Bluffton 45 Allen East 13
Columbus Grove 33 Lima Central Catholic 25
Crestview 33 Spencerville 27
Fort Loramie 40 Delphos Jefferson 0
10/16 OHSAA Boys Soccer Sectionals
Division IV Sectional Championship at Bryan
Bluffton 2 Bryan 1 (Shootout)
10/16 OHSAA Volleyball Sectionals
Division V Sectional Championship at Ottawa-Glandorf
Bluffton 3 Elmwood 0
Division VI Sectional Championship at St. Henry
St. Henry 3 Delphos Jefferson 0
Division VI Sectional Championships at Coldwater
Coldwater 3 Lincolnview 1
Parkway 3 Crestview 0
Division VI Sectional Championship at New Bremen
Minster 3 Allen East 0
Division VI Sectional Championships at Ada
Lima Central Catholic 3 Ada 2
Columbus Grove 3 Spencerville 0
10/14 OHSAA Girls Soccer Sectionals
Division V Sectional Championship at Delphos Jefferson
Delphos Jefferson 3 Spencerville 1
Division V Sectional Championship at Ottoville
Ottoville 4 Crestview 2
Division V Sectional Championship at Columbus Grove
Columbus Grove 8 Lima Central Catholic 0
Division V Sectional Championship at Bluffton
Bluffton 7 Allen East 0
2025 4th Weekly OHSAA Football Computer Ratings
OHSAA Football Computer Ratings – Oct. 14, 2025 (Entering Week 9)Division VI, Region 22
6. Bluffton (7-1) 11.2375, 16. Crestview (5-3) 5.025, 19. Allen East (3-5) 2.575, 21. Spencerville (1-7) 1.25
Division VII, Region 26
1. Lima Central Catholic (8-0) 13.9, 15. Columbus Grove (5-3) 6.575, 24. (tied) Delphos Jefferson (1-7) 0.5
Division VII, Region 28
19. Fort Loramie (1-7) 0.9
2025 NWC Girls Soccer All-Conference Teams
NWC Player of the Year: Ruth Myers – Senior – Columbus Grove
NWC Coach of the Year: Jamie Mehaffie, Bluffton
1st Team
Ruth Myers – Senior – Columbus Grove
Aubrey Burkholder – Senior – Bluffton
Kyah Kimmett – Senior – Delphos Jefferson
Devanie Pingle – Senior – Columbus Grove
Rylie Jordan – Senior – Allen East
Mya McDougle – Senior – Bluffton
Claire Stokes – Senior – Delphos Jefferson
Grace Fledderjohann – Junior – Spencerville
Ellie Ward – Senior – Crestview
Kynzie Ewing – Senior – Bluffton
Ella Lamb – Junior – Crestview
Blair Utendorf – Senior – Bluffton
2nd Team
Jade Roeder – Senior – Columbus Grove
Saida Nolan – Junior – Spencerville
Jenna Wannemacher – Junior – Spencerville
Liv Mayberry – Freshman – Columbus Grove
Allison Thompson – Senior – Columbus Grove
Evie Williman – Freshman – Crestview
Nora Gallaspie – Sophomore – Spencerville
Avery Ulrey – Senior – Bluffton
Corie Schneiders – Freshman – Lima Central Catholic
Brynn Richardson – Senior – Allen East
Brooklyn Crumrine – Junior – Allen East
Honorable Mention
Elayna Stokes – Freshman – Delphos Jefferson
Alon’nah Bagley – Freshman – Lima Central Catholic
Ellie Bogart – Junior – Bluffton
Audrey Violet – Senior – Delphos Jefferson
Erianne Heffner – Senior – Columbus Grove
Emerson Halker – Senior – Columbus Grove
Bronwyn Schaefer – Senior – Allen East
Haley Hittle – Senior – Spencerville
Gianna Goecke – Sophomore – Spencerville
Greta Myers – Junior – Bluffton
Lauryn Halker – Junior – Columbus Grove
Nephtalie Miller – Junior – Delphos Jefferson
Lauren Dearth – Senior – Bluffton
Madi Springer – Senior – Crestview
Marissa Gros – Senior – Crestview
Mia Verhoff – Freshman – Columbus Grove
Nora Matthews – Junior – Bluffton
Lauren Smith – Freshman – Spencerville