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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
10/8 NWC Girls Soccer Scores
Bluffton 7 Crestview 0
Spencerville 12 Paulding 1
Spencerville Girls Soccer – 2018 NWC Champions
10/6 NWC Boys Soccer Scores
Ada 3 Paulding 0
Non-Conference:
Shawnee 1 Bluffton 1
Temple Christian 2 Lincolnview 0
10/6 Volleyball Scores
Columbus Grove 3 Pandora-Gilboa 0
Crestview 3 Delphos St. John’s 1
Tri-Match at Allen East
Hardin Northern at Allen East
Allen East 2 Cory-Rawson 0
Tri-Match at Bluffton
Liberty-Benton 2 Bluffton 0
Bath 2 Bluffton 0
10/5 NWC Football Scores
Crestview 53 Ada 14
Allen East 50 Paulding 20
Bluffton 7 Delphos Jefferson 0
Spencerville 23 Columbus Grove 21
2018 NWC Football Leaders & Stats – Week 6
Team Leaders
Team Offense
First Downs: Crestview 20.6
Team Rushing: Spencerville 365.6
Team Passing: Allen East 249.8
Team Total Offense: Crestview 433.0
Scoring Offense: Crestview 42.5
Team Defense
First Downs Allowed: Spencerville 7.8
Team Rushing Defense: Spencerville 62.8
Team Passing Defense: Allen East 99.6
Total Team Defense: Spencerville 197.8
Scoring Defense: Columbus Grove 20.5
Penalty Yards: Allen East 115
Turnover Ratio: Delphos Jefferson +5
Individual Leaders
Individual Offense per Game
Passing Yards: Tyler Clum, Allen East 1543 yards (257.2/game)
Passing Efficiency (min. 60 attempts): Drew Kline, Crestview 164.98
Passing TD’s: Tyler Clum, Allen East 16
Rushing Yards: Kale Lee, Spencerville 670 yards (111.7/game)
Rushing TD’s: Cannon Johnson, Spencerville 11
Rushing Yards per Carry (min. 60 attempts): Cannon Johnson, Spencerville 9.2
Receiving Yards: Cole Fletcher, Allen East 616 yards (102.7/game)
Receptions: Hunter Kesler, Paulding 34 receptions (5.7/game)
Receiving Yards per Reception (min. 15 receptions): Cole Fletcher, Allen East 24.6
Receiving TD’s: Wade Sheets, Crestview 7
Scoring: Cannon Johnson, Spencerville 74 points
Individual Defense
Interceptions: Caleb Barrientes, Columbus Grove 5
Individual Special Teams
Punting (min 15 attempts): Jacob Eblin, Paulding 36.9
Kickoff Returns: Drew Lumpkins, Paulding 255 yards
Punt Returns: Wade Sheets, Crestview 142 yards
10/4 NWC Girls Soccer Scores
Paulding at Columbus Grove
Non-Conference:
Bluffton 2 Cory-Rawson 0
Botkins 1 Spencerville 0
10/4 NWC Volleyball Scores
Lincolnview 3 Ada 1
Columbus Grove 3 Allen East 1
Crestview 3 Paulding 1
Delphos Jefferson 3 Spencerville 0
Non-Conference:
Lima Central Catholic 3 Bluffton 0
2018 OHSAA Football Computer Rankings – Week 6
The 2nd weekly OHSAA Football Computer Rankings were released and 2 NWC schools are in the top 8 in their region.
Division V, Region 18
23. Paulding
Division VI, Region 22
2. Columbus Grove, 17. Allen East, 21. Ada, 24. Bluffton
Division VI, Region 24
9. Spencerville, 26. Delphos Jefferson
Division VII, Region 28
3. Crestview
10/2 Cross Country Results
Allen County Meet
Boys (7 teams)
1. Shawnee 17, 2. Elida 73, 3. Bath 99, 4. Bluffton 116, 5. Delphos St. John’s 126, 6. Lima Senior 141, 7. Allen East 154, Spencerville NTS, Perry NTS
Complete Results
Girls (3 teams)
1. Delphos St. John’s 30, 2. Shawnee 34, 3. Bath 67, Lima Senior NTS, Spencerville NTS, Bluffton NTS, Lima Central Catholic NTS
Complete Results
10/2 Boys Soccer Scores
Ada 9 Columbian 1
Van Buren 4 Bluffton 2
Miller City at Paulding
10/2 Girls Tennis Scores
Bluffton 5 Lima Senior 0
10/2 NWC Volleyball Scores
Ada 3 Spencerville 0
Allen East 3 Bluffton 1
Columbus Grove 3 Delphos Jefferson 0
Crestview 3 Lincolnview 2
2018 NWC Boys Golf All-Conference Teams
The NWC also presented its All-Conference Awards for 2018. The coaches voted Mike Harmon of Spencerville as Coach of the Year. Junior Gavin Harmon of Spencerville earned Golfer of the Year honors by virtue of points earned during each regular season match and the season-ending tournament.
First Team
Gavin Harmon, Spencerville
Ethan Harmon, Spencerville
Logan Gallmeier, Delphos Jefferson
Ryan Moody, Lincolnview
Reece Farmer, Lincolnview
Jacob Oglesbee, Columbus Grove
Braxton Scalf, Delphos Jefferson
Second Team
Alex Gallman, Spencerville
Carter Frey, Allen East
Cole Koenig, Bluffton
Kolson Egnor, Paulding
Fletcher Cook, Paulding
Drake Mertz, Spencerville
Honorable Mention
Drew Wilson, Bluffton
Kenny Lovett, Bluffton
Hunter Kauser, Paulding
Colton Lautzenheiser, Crestview
Braden Evans, Lincolnview
Jaden Youtsey, Lincolnview
Owen Macke, Columbus Grove
Nick Phillips, Allen East
Zach Miller, Allen East
Cole Heller, Paulding
Chad Carper, Paulding
Ethan Hull, Ada
10/1 OHSAA Girls Golf Districts
Division II District at Sycamore Springs
(State Qualifiers: Top 4 teams and 4 individuals not on a qualifying team.)
Bluffton NTS
Individual State Qualifiers: none