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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
2/23 OHSAA Wrestling Individual Sectionals
Division III Sectional at Lima Central Catholic
Four from each weight class will advance to the District at Troy
2. Allen East 179, 4. Bluffton 151.5, 5. Columbus Grove 137, 11. Spencerville 37, 12. Ada 16, 13. Delphos Jefferson 12, 15. Lincolnview 0
District Qualifiers:
106: 3. Tayton Kleman, Bluffton; 4. Jordan Kennedy, Allen East
113: 2. Kaden Basil, Bluffton; 4. Ethan Garver, Allen East
120: 1. Drake Carmean, Allen East; 3. Caleb Langhals, Columbus Grove
126: 3. Jeremy Sturgeon, Bluffton
132: 4. Brocke Sargent, Columbus Grove
138: 2. Josh Mehaffie, Bluffton; 3. Hunter Paxson, Allen East
145: 2. Chase Miller, Allen East
152: 1. Blake Hershberger, Allen East; 2. Dylan Pitts, Columbus Grove
160: 4. Jackson Wilson, Bluffton
170: 3. Ezra Jones, Columbus Grove
182: 1. Deandre Nassar, Bluffton
195: 1. Garrett Neth, Allen East; 2. Dakota Sargent, Columbus Grove
220: 2. Dylan Sargent, Columbus Grove; 4. Brandon Dues, Spencerville
285: 1. Jeff Meyer, Columbus Grove; 2. Brennan Davies, Allen East; 3. Michael Aldrich, Spencerville
Brackets | Results | Placement
Division III Sectional at Archbold
Four from each weight class will advance to the District at Lakota
9. Paulding 64
District Qualifiers:
132: 3. Jordan Mudel, Paulding
170: 4. Cole Mabis, Paulding
182: 2. Adrian Simonin, Paulding
2/22 NWC Boys Basketball Scores
Bluffton 54 Ada 45
Delphos Jefferson 65 Allen East 58
Crestview 61 Columbus Grove 44
Paulding 56 Spencerville 49
Non-Conference:
Perry 52 Lincolnview 48
2018-19 NWC Girls Basketball All-Conference Teams
Bluffton senior guard Alivia Koenig was selected as the 2018-19 NWC Player of the Year in voting by Northwest Conference girls basketball coaches. Koenig edged out teammate Averey Rumer, Rylee Sybert, Columbus Grove and Lexi Gregory, Crestview in a close vote.
Koenig averaged 13 points and 3 assists per game in leading the Pirates to a 17-5 regular season record. Entering tournament play, Koening had amassed a career total of 1,303 points and was a second-team all-NW Ohio selection as a junior.
Joining Koenig, Rumer, Sybert and Gregory on the NWC First Team were sophomore Emma Leis, Spencerville and freshman Makenzie King, Columbus Grove. Koenig was named a first team selection all four years of her career while Rumer and Gregory were repeat selections.
Eric Garmatter, who led Bluffton (7-1) to a co-championship with Columbus Grove for the NWC girls basketball title was selected as the NWC Coach of the Year.
First Team
Alivia Koenig – Bluffton – 12
Averey Rumer – Bluffton – 12
Rylee Sybert – Columbus Grove – 12
Lexi Gregory – Crestview – 11
Emma Leis – Spencerville – 10
Makenzie King – Columbus Grove – 9
Second Team
Nelaya Burden – Spencerville – 11
Aly Lindeman – Delphos Jefferson – 9
Tori Newland – Allen East – 11
Bailey Gregory – Crestview – 10
Olivia Cunningham – Crestview – 10
Honorable Mention
Briana Townley – Paulding – 12
Chelsie Geisige – Paulding – 11
Lakin Brant – Lincolnview – 12
Kate Newland – Allen East – 12
Alex Carter – Spencerville – 12
Katie Prater – Bluffton – 12
Abigail Gladwell – Columbus Grove – 11
Ally Richardson – Allen East – 12
Lauren Criblez – Allen East – 12
Libby Schaadt – Bluffton – 11
2/20 OHSAA Girls Basketball Sectionals
Division IV Sectional Semifinal at Defiance
Lincolnview 36 Ayersville 33
Division IV Sectional Semifinal at Allen East
Bluffton 51 Pandora-Gilboa 23
2/16 Boys Basketball Scores
Ada 55 Temple Christian 54
Allen East 51 Waynesfield-Goshen 36
Kenton 66 Bluffton 65
Columbus Grove 62 Miller City 43
Crestview 71 New Knoxville 32
Elida 76 Delphos Jefferson 61
Arlington 41 Lincolnview 37
Bryan 59 Paulding 39
Shawnee 62 Spencerville 37
2019 NWC Wrestling Tournament
Allen East scored a total of 296.5 points to take the 2019 Northwest Conference Wrestling Championship held at Allen East High School. Bluffton finished second in the tournament with 270 points while Columbus Grove took third at 216 points. Repeating as conference champs for the third year in a row, Allen East’s title was their eight overall NWC wrestling championship.
Bluffton senior Deandre Nassar (195) was named Wrestler of The Year in the NWC as he became a 4-time champion in the event. Jeff Kleman of Bluffton was voted by his peers as NWC Coach of The Year.
Repeat winners from last year included Tayton Kleman (Bluffton – 106), Drake Carmean (Allen East – 113), Deandre Nasser (Bluffton – 195) and Dylan Sargent (Columbus Grove – 220). Bluffton led the way with 5 individual champions while Columbus Grove and Allen East each had 4 individual champions in the tournament.
1. Allen East 296.5, 2. Bluffton 270, 3. Columbus Grove 216, 4. Delphos Jefferson 130, 5. Spencerville 75, 6. Ada 56, 7. Paulding 51, 8. Lincolnview 18
Individual high school champions are listed below:
106 – Tayton Kleman 10 Bluffton
113 – Drake Carmean 10 Allen East
120 – Caleb Langhals 12 Columbus Grove
126 – Jeremy Sturgeon 10 Bluffton
132 – Brocke Sargent 9 Columbus Grove
138 – Josh Mehaffie 10 Bluffton
145 – Chase Miller 9 Allen East
152 – Blake Hershberger 10 Allen East
160 – Jackson Wilson 9 Bluffton
170 – Ezra Jones 10 Columbus Grove
182 – Adrian Simonin 12 Paulding
195 – Deandre Nasser 12 Bluffton
220 – Dylan Sargent 11 Columbus Grove
285 – Brennan Davies 11 Allen East
Complete Results | Placers | Brackets
2/15 NWC Boys Basketball Scores
Columbus Grove 60 Ada 43
Bluffton 68 Delphos Jefferson 43
Crestview 60 Spencerville 36
Paulding 66 Lincolnview 52
2/14 NWC Girls Basketball Scores
Columbus Grove 66 Ada 15
Bluffton 59 Delphos Jefferson 37
Crestview 54 Spencerville 43
Paulding 38 Lincolnview 37, 2OT
Non-Conference:
Waynesfield-Goshen 64 Allen East 61, 3OT
2/12 NWC Girls Basketball Scores
Columbus Grove 51 Delphos Jefferson 27
Non-Conference:
Waynesfield-Goshen 45 Ada 28
Bluffton 47 Pandora-Gilboa 29
Defiance 47 Paulding 46
Spencerville 50 Parkway 25
2/11 NWC Girls Basketball Scores
Bluffton 53 Allen East 42
Non-Conference:
Wayne Trace 51 Crestview 46
Delphos Jefferson at Fort Jennings (cancelled)
2/9 Boys Basketball Scores
Kenton 57 Allen East 46
Bluffton 55 Riverdale 38
Crestview 53 Wayne Trace 40
Russia 52 Delphos Jefferson 42
Paulding 75 Liberty Center 54
Marion Local 52 Spencerville 39
2/9 Girls Basketball Scores
Allen East 36 Botkins 34
Bluffton 57 Miller City 41
Columbus Grove 46 Arlington 37
2/7 NWC Girls Basketball Scores
Lincolnview 52 Ada 20
Columbus Grove 50 Allen East 38
Crestview 45 Paulding 43
Spencerville 54 Delphos Jefferson 36
Non-Conference:
Bluffton 45 Lima Central Catholic 26
2/5 Girls Basketball Scores
Lima Central Catholic 48 Allen East 41
Liberty-Benton 62 Bluffton 39
Crestview 42 Celina 34
Spencerville 48 New Bremen 44
2019 OHSAA Girls Basketball Tournament Brackets
Division III
Elida District
Lincolnview Sectional: Allen East, Paulding, Spencerville
Division IV
Ottawa District
Allen East Sectional: Ada, Bluffton
Bath Sectional: Columbus Grove
Van Wert District
Defiance Sectional: Lincolnview
Paulding Sectional: Crestview, Delphos Jefferson