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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
9/8 NWC Girls Soccer Scores
Spencerville 3 Delphos Jefferson 0
Non-Conference:
Bluffton 2 Riverdale 2
9/7 Football Scores
Wynford 31 Allen East 13
Ayersville 21 Bluffton 13
Columbus Grove 27 Patrick Henry 7
Crestview 34 Wayne Trace 14
Delphos Jefferson 47 Stryker 0
Antwerp 14 Paulding 7
Spencerville 46 Perry 12
2018 NWC Football Leaders & Stats – Week 2
Team Leaders
Team Offense
First Downs: Crestview 23.5
Team Rushing: Crestview 398.5
Team Passing: Allen East 260.5
Team Total Offense: Crestview 512.5
Scoring Offense: Crestview 49.0
Team Defense
First Downs Allowed: Spencerville 11.5
Team Rushing Defense: Crestview 94.5
Team Passing Defense: Allen East 90.0
Total Team Defense: Allen East 258.0
Scoring Defense: Bluffton 20.5
Penalty Yards: Bluffton 15.0
Turnover Ratio: Crestview & Spencerville +2
Individual Leaders
Individual Offense per Game
Passing Yards: Tyler Clum, Allen East 521 yards (260.5/game)
Passing Efficiency (min. 20 attempts): Drew Kline, Crestview 195.26
Passing TD’s: Tyler Clum, Allen East 6
Rushing Yards: Drew Kline, Crestview 355 yards (177.5/game)
Rushing TD’s: Drew Kline, Crestview; Brody Brecht, Crestview & Brandon Hull, Ada 3
Rushing Yards per Carry (min. 20 attempts): Cannon Johnson, Spencerville 14.0
Receiving Yards: Cole Fletcher, Allen East 246 yards (123.0/game)
Receptions: Hunter Kesler, Paulding & Phil Coulson, Ada 14 receptions (7.0/game)
Receiving Yards per Reception (min. 7 receptions): Bryce Belcher, Allen East 26.0
Receiving TD’s: Bryce Belcher, Allen East & Wade Sheets, Crestview 3
Scoring: Brandon Hull, Ada 26 points
Individual Defense
Interceptions: Nephi Peralta, Bluffton 2
Individual Special Teams
Punting (min 3 attempts): Landin Burch, Crestview 44.3
Kickoff Returns: Hunter Kesler, Paulding 155 yards
Punt Returns: Brayden McClure, Delphos Jefferson 64 yards
9/5 NWC Boys Golf Scores
NWC Duals at Bluffton GC
Delphos Jefferson 200, Ada 203
Lincolnview 160, Ada 203
Bluffton 176, Delphos Jefferson 200
Lincolnview 160, Bluffton 176
Lincolnview 160, Ada 203
Non-Conference:
Dual at Delphos CC
Columbus Grove, Ottoville
9/5 Girls Golf Scores
Dual at Bluffton GC
Bluffton 202, Delphos Jefferson 223
9/4 NWC Boys Golf Scores
NWC Duals at Hickory Sticks
Allen East 199, Crestview 209
Spencerville 170, Crestview 209
Lincolnview 170, Allen East 199
Lincolnview 170, Spencerville 170 (Lincolnview wins 5th score tie-breaker)
NWC Dual at Auglaize CC
Bluffton 173, Paulding 173 (Bluffton wins 5th score tie-breaker 52)
Non-Conference:
Bryan 167, Bluffton 173
Bryan 167, Paulding 173
9/4 NWC Boys Soccer Scores
Ada 3 Lincolnview 1
Non-Conference:
Bluffton 5 Wapakoneta 1
Toledo Christian at Paulding
9/4 NWC Girls Soccer Scores
Bluffton 7 Columbus Grove 0
Delphos Jefferson at Crestview (ppd)
Non-Conference:
Allen East 1 Coldwater 1
Lima Central Catholic 2 Spencerville 1
9/4 Volleyball Scores
Shawnee 3 Allen East 0
Arlington 3 Bluffton 0
Columbus Grove 3 Continental 0
Lincolnview 3 Elida 0
Paulding 3 Montpelier 0
Spencerville 3 Waynesfield-Goshen 0
9/1 Cross Country Results
Columbus Grove Invitational
Boys Large School (18 teams)
17. Bluffton 441, 18. Allen East 523, Paulding NTS
Team Results | Complete Individual Results
Girls Large School (18 teams)
18. Paulding 480, Allen East NTS
Team Results | Complete Individual Results
Boys Small School (21 teams)
1. Columbus Grove 53, 2. Lincolnview 99, 11. Crestview 312, 21. Ada 497, Spencerville NTS
Team Results | Complete Individual Results
Girls Small School (16 teams)
1. Columbus Grove 85, 3. Lincolnview 116, 8. Crestview 214, 14. Spencerville 283, Ada NTS
Team Results | Complete Individual Results
9/1 NWC Boys Soccer Scores
Bluffton 8 Spencerville 0
Non-Conference:
Lehman Catholic 2 Allen East 2
Delta 6 Paulding 3
8/31 Football Scores
Arlington 37 Ada 6
Perry 40 Allen East 28
Van Buren 35 Bluffton 12
Leipsic 48 Columbus Grove 18
Crestview 39 Hicksville 34
Versailles 47 Delphos Jefferson 14
Fairview 46 Paulding 6
Spencerville 28 Parkway 21
8/30 NWC Boys Golf Scores
NWC Duals at Country Acres
Columbus Grove 180, Bluffton 185
Columbus Grove 180, Crestview 241
Spencerville 157, Columbus Grove 180
NWC Dual at Auglaize Country Club
Paulding 166, Allen East 173
8/30 NWC Boys Soccer Scores
Bluffton 10 Paulding 0
Non-Conference:
Ada 4 Old Fort 1
New Knoxville 6 Spencerville 1
8/30 Volleyball Scores
Ayersville 3 Bluffton 0
Fairview 3 Paulding 1
Wayne Trace 3 Spencerville 0