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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
9/14 NWC Football Scores
Ada 38 Delphos Jefferson 6
Spencerville 27 Allen East 15
Crestview 53 Bluffton 0
Columbus Grove 49 Paulding 16
9/13 NWC Boys Golf Scores
NWC Duals at Hickory Sticks
Bluffton 194, Crestview 213
Lincolnview 175, Bluffton 194
Lincolnview 175, Crestview 213
Non-Conference:
Dual at Country Acres GC
Columbus Grove, Ottoville
9/13 Girls Golf Scores
Willow Bend Girls Golf Invitational
1. Wayne Trace 205, 2. Delphos Jefferson 228, 3. Delphos St. John’s 234, 4. Defiance 240, 5. Lincolnview 244
Dual at Pike Run GC
Bluffton 204, Leipsic 222
9/13 Girls Soccer Scores
Lima Central Catholic 4 Allen East 0
Bluffton 1 Van Buren 1
Fort Jennings 7 Crestview 0
Kalida 7 Delphos Jefferson 1
Evergreen 9 Paulding 1
Spencerville 2 Benjamin Logan 0
9/13 NWC Volleyball Scores
Ada 3 Allen East 0
Crestview 3 Bluffton 0
Paulding 3 Columbus Grove 1
Lincolnview 3 Spencerville 0
2018 NWC Football Leaders & Stats – Week 3
Team Leaders
Team Offense
First Downs: Crestview 24.7
Team Rushing: Spencerville 351.7
Team Passing: Allen East 280.3
Team Total Offense: Crestview 445.0
Scoring Offense: Crestview 44.0
Team Defense
First Downs Allowed: Delphos Jefferson 9.0
Team Rushing Defense: Crestview 77.0
Team Passing Defense: Delphos Jefferson 71.3
Total Team Defense: Delphos Jefferson 246.3
Scoring Defense: Bluffton 18.0
Penalty Yards: Allen East 45
Turnover Ratio: Delphos Jefferson +4
Individual Leaders
Individual Offense per Game
Passing Yards: Tyler Clum, Allen East 841 yards (280.3/game)
Passing Efficiency (min. 30 attempts): Drew Kline, Crestview 212.93
Passing TD’s: Tyler Clum, Allen East 8
Rushing Yards: Cannon Johnson, Spencerville 416 yards (138.7/game)
Rushing TD’s: Brody Brecht, Crestview 5
Rushing Yards per Carry (min. 30 attempts): Cannon Johnson, Spencerville 11.2
Receiving Yards: Cole Fletcher, Allen East 392 yards (130.7/game)
Receptions: Hunter Kesler, Paulding 21 receptions (7.0/game)
Receiving Yards per Reception (min. 8 receptions): Cole Fletcher, Allen East 32.7
Receiving TD’s: Wade Sheets, Crestview 5
Scoring: Wade Sheets, Crestview 36 points
Individual Defense
Interceptions: Nephi Peralta, Bluffton, Caleb Barrientes, Columbus Grove & Wade Sheets, Crestview 2
Individual Special Teams
Punting (min 10 attempts): Jacob Eblin, Paulding 36.8
Kickoff Returns: Hunter Kesler, Paulding 155 yards
Punt Returns: Brayden McClure, Delphos Jefferson & Drew Armstead, Spencerville 64 yards
*Does not include Allen East week 3 opponent team totals.
9/12 NWC Boys Golf Scores
NWC Duals at Tamarac GC
Spencerville 158, Bluffton 188
Spencerville 158, Crestview 225
Non-Conference:
Dual at Country Acres GC
Ada, Leipsic
9/11 NWC Boys Golf Scores
NWC Duals at Colonial Golf Club
Bluffton 188, Allen East 188 (Bluffton wins 5th score tie-breaker)
Lincolnview 177, Allen East 188
Paulding 185, Allen East 188
NWC Duals at Hickory Sticks
Ada 208, Crestview 208 (Ada wins 5th score tie-breaker)
Columbus Grove 175, Crestview 208
9/11 NWC Boys Soccer Scores
Bluffton 5 Lincolnview 1
Non-Conference:
Fort Jennings at Paulding
9/11 NWC Girls Soccer Scores
Ada 10 Crestview 0
Allen East 0 Bluffton 0
Spencerville 6 Columbus Grove 0
9/11 NWC Volleyball Scores
Ada 3 Bluffton 0
Allen East 3 Delphos Jefferson 0
Columbus Grove 3 Crestview 1
Paulding 3 Spencerville 1
Non-Conference:
New Bremen 3 Lincolnview 0
9/10 NWC Boys Golf Scores
NWC Duals at Auglaize CC
Paulding 175, Ada 206
Paulding 175, Columbus Grove 184
Paulding 175, Delphos Jefferson 186
NWC Duals at Tamarac
Bluffton, Spencerville (ppd)
Crestview, Spencerville (ppd)
Non-Conference:
Dual at Delphos CC
Allen East, Fort Jennings
9/10 Girls Golf Scores
Tri-Match at Delphos CC
Delphos Jefferson 227, Leipsic 228, Lima Senior 255
Dual at Bluffton GC
Bluffton 186, Otsego 220
9/8 Cross Country Results
Tiffin Carnival
Boys
Division III-A (35 teams)
2. Columbus Grove 175, 27. Crestview 677
Complete Results
Division III-B (32 teams)
27. Bluffton 602
Complete Results
Division III-Open (13 teams)
2. Columbus Grove 52
Complete Results
Girls
Division III (54 teams)
6. Columbus Grove 316, 24. Crestview 730
Complete Results
Spencerville Bearcat Invitational
Boys
Black Division (12 teams)
11. Paulding 291, 12. Spencerville 299
Complete Results
Red Division (16 teams)
10. Ada 245, 15. Allen East 329
Complete Results
Girls
Black Division (11 teams)
5. Spencerville 139, 10. Paulding 243
Complete Results
Red Division (11 teams)
Ada NTS
Complete Results
9/8 Boys Soccer Scores
Bluffton at Bath (ppd)
Lima Central Catholic 3 Lincolnview 2