Bluffton Pirates

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Official Athletic Website | BlufftonPirates.com

Address: 106 W. College Avenue, Bluffton, OH 45817
Principal: Mike Minnig
Athletic Director: Alex Hanna | Office Phone: 419-358-7941 x3005 | Email

Map to Bluffton Schools

Team Schedules

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

NameEventTime/Throw/JumpYear
Bonnie Stratton2002008
Bonnie Stratton1002008
Bonnie Stratton2002007
Caity MatterDiscus149-62000
Caity MatterShot Put43-112000
Caity MatterDiscus142-111999
Caity MatterShot Put42 2-1/21999
Ann Stechschulte160005:08.71997
Ann StechschulteHigh Jump5"6'1997
Ann Stechschulte80002:16.61996
Julie Friesen80002:19.11988
Juleen MatterDiscus134-71980
Juleen MatterDiscus128-41979

Wrestling State Champions

NameYear(s)
Josh Faulk2005
Justin Shannon2005
Brian Edwards1989
Mark Falk1982
Steve Smith1982
Mark Falk1981
Mark Falk1980
Tom Falk1977

Wrestling State Qualifiers

NamesYear(s)
Lucas Freeman2009
Tyler Rayl2008, 2009
Jesse Herr2008
Kyle Begg2007, 2008, 2009
Zach Dower2006, 2007
Ben Doty2005
Shane Shockey2005, 2006
Nick Nowlan2004, 2005
Josh Shannon2004, 2005
Josh Faulk2004, 2005
Clint Strickland2004, 2005
Matt Nuzum2003
Mitchell Kleman2003, 2004
Jeff Queen2002
Jason Harmon2002
Dan Gratz2002, 2003
Garret Weyer2001, 2003
Brandon Martin2001, 2002
Jeremiah Weyer2000
Travis Kelman1999, 2000
Rick Orr1997
Darin Moser1990
Brian Edwards1988, 1989
Randy Napier1986
Greg Staley1986, 1987
Travis Douce1986, 1988
Ben Edwards1984
Ray Ruggley1983
John Cramer1982
Matt Dawson1982
Steve Smith1981, 1982
Don Mathewson1981
Bill Edwards1981
John Shannon1980, 1981
Mark Falk1980, 1981, 1982
Jerry Alt1979, 1980
Ken Aller1979, 1980
Mike Nuzum1978, 1979
Randy Strahm1977
Tom Falk1976, 1977, 1978
Mark Albright1976
Delmer Nuzum1975

Girls Gymnastics State Champions

NameEventYear
Kelly StoverUneven Bars1983
Brandie HarveyFloor Exercise1992

News & Scores

2018 OHSAA Football Computer Rankings – Week 10

The final weekly OHSAA Football Computer Rankings were released and 3 NWC schools are in the top 8 in their region and moving on to the playoffs.

Division V, Region 18
23. Paulding

Division VI, Region 22
4. Columbus Grove, 17. Allen East, 22. Bluffton, 25. Ada

Division VI, Region 24
6. Spencerville, 26. Delphos Jefferson

Division VII, Region 28
2. Crestview

Complete 2018 OHSAA Football Computer Rankings

October 28th, 2018|Categories: Ada, Allen East, Bluffton, Columbus Grove, Crestview, Delphos Jefferson, Football, NWC, Paulding, Scores, Spencerville|Tags: |

2018 NWC Football Leaders & Stats – Week 9

Team Leaders
Team Offense
First Downs: Crestview 18.8
Team Rushing: Spencerville 348.6
Team Passing: Allen East 248.6
Team Total Offense: Crestview 393.4
Scoring Offense: Crestview 43.4

Team Defense
First Downs Allowed: Spencerville 8.9
Team Rushing Defense: Spencerville 71.7
Team Passing Defense: Delphos Jefferson 88.9
Total Team Defense: Spencerville 200.4
Scoring Defense: Columbus Grove 17.8

Penalty Yards: Allen East 264
Turnover Ratio: Columbus Grove +11

Individual Leaders
Individual Offense per Game
Passing Yards: Tyler Clum, Allen East 2140 yards (237.8/game)
Passing Efficiency (min. 100 attempts): Drew Kline, Crestview 159.69
Passing TD’s: Tyler Clum, Allen East 22
Rushing Yards: Cannon Johnson, Spencerville & Kale Lee, Spencerville 934 yards (103.8/game)
Rushing TD’s: Cannon Johnson, Spencerville 15
Rushing Yards per Carry (min. 90 attempts): Joel Lotz, Spencerville 8.5
Receiving Yards: Cole Fletcher, Allen East 879 yards (97.7/game)
Receptions: Hunter Kesler, Paulding 49 receptions (5.4/game)
Receiving Yards per Reception (min. 20 receptions): Cole Fletcher, Allen East 23.1
Receiving TD’s: Cole Fletcher, Allen East 10
Scoring: Cannon Johnson, Spencerville 92 points

Individual Defense
Interceptions: Caleb Barrientes, Columbus Grove 6

Individual Special Teams
Punting (min 20 attempts): Jacob Eblin, Paulding 37.2
Kickoff Returns: Drew Lumpkins, Paulding 273 yards
Punt Returns: Wade Sheets, Crestview 205 yards

Complete Week 9 NWC Individual and Team Leaders

October 25th, 2018|Categories: Ada, Allen East, Bluffton, Columbus Grove, Crestview, Delphos Jefferson, Football, NWC, Paulding, Scores, Spencerville|Tags: |

2018 OHSAA Football Computer Rankings – Week 9

The 5th weekly OHSAA Football Computer Rankings were released and 3 NWC schools are in the top 8 in their region.

Division V, Region 18
22. Paulding

Division VI, Region 22
4. Columbus Grove, 18. Allen East, 20. Bluffton, 24. Ada

Division VI, Region 24
6. Spencerville, 25. Delphos Jefferson

Division VII, Region 28
2. Crestview

Complete 2018 OHSAA Football Computer Rankings

October 24th, 2018|Categories: Ada, Allen East, Bluffton, Columbus Grove, Crestview, Delphos Jefferson, Football, NWC, Paulding, Scores, Spencerville|Tags: |

10/20 OHSAA Cross Country Districts

Division II District at Ottawa
Boys
Qualifiers: Top three teams and those individuals that finish in the top 12 advance to the regional tournament at Tiffin.
Paulding NTS
Individual Regional Qualifiers: 11. Bailey Manz, Paulding
Complete Results

Division III District at Ottawa
Boys District 1
Qualifiers: Top four teams and those individuals that finish in the top 16 advance to the regional tournament at Tiffin.
1. Lincolnview 42, 5. Crestview 135, 6. Bluffton 176, 11. Ada 232, 12. Allen East 235
Individual Regional Qualifiers: 11. Wyatt Richardson, Crestview; 16. Miguel Jordan, Ada
Complete Results

Boys District 2
Qualifiers: Top four teams and those individuals that finish in the top 16 advance to the regional tournament at Tiffin.
1. Columbus Grove 31, Spencerville NTS
Individual Regional Qualifiers: none
Complete Results

Girls District 1
Qualifiers: Top four teams and those individuals that finish in the top 16 advance to the regional tournament at Tiffin.
2. Lincolnview 91, 3. Crestview 112, 7. Spencerville 185, 9. Paulding 249, Bluffton NTS
Individual Regional Qualifiers: 15. Lillee Stewart, Spencerville
Complete Results

Girls District 2
Qualifiers: Top four teams and those individuals that finish in the top 16 advance to the regional tournament at Tiffin.
2. Columbus Grove 55, Ada NTS
Individual Regional Qualifiers: none
Complete Results

October 20th, 2018|Categories: Ada, Allen East, Bluffton, Columbus Grove, Crestview, Cross Country Boys, Cross Country Girls, Lincolnview, Paulding, Scores, Spencerville|Tags: |

10/20 OHSAA Girls Soccer Sectionals

Division III Sectional Championship
Liberty-Benton 4 Allen East 0

Division III Sectional Championship
Ashland Crestview 5 Bluffton 0

Division III Sectional Championship
Kalida 2 Columbus Grove 1, 2OT

Division III Sectional Championship
Lima Central Catholic 7 Crestview 0

Division III Sectional Championship
Ottoville 3 Delphos Jefferson 0

Division III Sectional Championship
Spencerville 2 Coldwater 1, 2OT

October 20th, 2018|Categories: Allen East, Bluffton, Columbus Grove, Crestview, Delphos Jefferson, Scores, Soccer Girls, Spencerville|Tags: |

2018 NWC Football Leaders & Stats – Week 8

Team Leaders
Team Offense
First Downs: Crestview 19.4
Team Rushing: Spencerville 362.4
Team Passing: Allen East 250.9
Team Total Offense: Crestview 404.9
Scoring Offense: Crestview 43.0

Team Defense
First Downs Allowed: Spencerville 8.5
Team Rushing Defense: Spencerville 78.4
Team Passing Defense: Delphos Jefferson 79.0
Total Team Defense: Spencerville 198.5
Scoring Defense: Columbus Grove 18.3

Penalty Yards: Allen East 254
Turnover Ratio: Columbus Grove +10

Individual Leaders
Individual Offense per Game
Passing Yards: Tyler Clum, Allen East 1910 yards (238.8/game)
Passing Efficiency (min. 90 attempts): Drew Kline, Crestview 160.99
Passing TD’s: Tyler Clum, Allen East 21
Rushing Yards: Cannon Johnson, Spencerville 877 yards (109.6/game)
Rushing TD’s: Cannon Johnson, Spencerville 15
Rushing Yards per Carry (min. 90 attempts): Joel Lotz, Spencerville 8.9
Receiving Yards: Cole Fletcher, Allen East 849 yards (106.1/game)
Receptions: Hunter Kesler, Paulding 41 receptions (5.1/game)
Receiving Yards per Reception (min. 20 receptions): Cole Fletcher, Allen East 24.3
Receiving TD’s: Cole Fletcher, Allen East 10
Scoring: Cannon Johnson, Spencerville 92 points

Individual Defense
Interceptions: Caleb Barrientes, Columbus Grove 6

Individual Special Teams
Punting (min 20 attempts): Jacob Eblin, Paulding 37.0
Kickoff Returns: Drew Lumpkins, Paulding 273 yards
Punt Returns: Trevor Taylor, Columbus Grove 161 yards

Complete Week 8 NWC Individual and Team Leaders

October 18th, 2018|Categories: Ada, Allen East, Bluffton, Columbus Grove, Crestview, Delphos Jefferson, Football, NWC, Paulding, Scores, Spencerville|Tags: |

2018 OHSAA Football Computer Rankings – Week 8

The 4th weekly OHSAA Football Computer Rankings were released and 3 NWC schools are in the top 8 in their region.

Division V, Region 18
22. Paulding

Division VI, Region 22
4. Columbus Grove, 15. Allen East, 22. Bluffton, 23. Ada

Division VI, Region 24
6. Spencerville, 26. Delphos Jefferson

Division VII, Region 28
2. Crestview

Complete 2018 OHSAA Football Computer Rankings

October 17th, 2018|Categories: Ada, Allen East, Bluffton, Columbus Grove, Crestview, Delphos Jefferson, Football, NWC, Paulding, Scores, Spencerville|Tags: |
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