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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
9/25 NWC Girls Soccer Scores
Bluffton 4 Delphos Jefferson 0
Non-Conference:
Allen East 1 Kalida 0
Columbus Grove 3 Continental 2
Fort Jennings at Lima Central Catholic
Botkins 4 Spencerville 2
9/25 NWC Volleyball Scores
Columbus Grove 3 Allen East 0
Crestview 3 Bluffton 0
Spencerville 3 Delphos Jefferson 0
Lincolnview 3 Lima Central Catholic 0
9/23 OHSAA Girls Golf Sectionals
Division II Sectional at Auglaize Golf Club
3 teams and 3 individuals advance to District from each Sectional
Teams: 7. Lincolnview 407
Individuals: Crestview
Individual District Qualifiers: none
Division II Sectional at Moose Landing Country Club
3 teams and 3 individuals advance to District from each Sectional
Teams: 5. Delphos Jefferson 401, 9. Bluffton 444, 11. Lima Central Catholic 479
Individuals: Columbus Grove
Individual District Qualifiers: 1. Brylee Geary (Del. Jefferson) 86; 3. Gianna Cumella (Lima C.C.) 87
9/23 NWC Boys Soccer Scores
Bluffton 5 Lima Central Catholic 0
Non-Conference:
Lincolnview 4 Cory-Rawson 2
9/23 Girls Soccer Scores
St. Ursula Academy 5 Bluffton 0
Columbus Grove 6 Delphos St. John’s 0
Ottoville 6 Crestview 3
Kalida 6 Lima Central Catholic 0
9/23 NWC Volleyball Scores
Lima Central Catholic 3 Allen East 2
Bluffton 3 Columbus Grove 0
Crestview 3 Spencerville 0
Lincolnview 3 Delphos Jefferson 0
2025 1st OHSAA Football Computer Ratings
OHSAA Football Computer Ratings – Sept. 23, 2025 (Entering Week 6)Division VI, Region 22
3. Bluffton (5-0) 8.35, 12t. Convoy Crestview (4-1) 3.8, 20. Spencerville (1-4) 1.15, 21. Allen East (1-4) 1.1
Division VII, Region 26
1. Lima Central Cath. (5-0) 7.4, 19. Columbus Grove (2-3) 2.3 24. (tied) Delphos Jefferson (1-4) 0.8
Division VII, Region 28
20. (tie) Fort Loramie (0-5) 0
9/20 Cross Country Results
Ohio Health Invitational at Van Wert
Boys (15 teams): 1. Crestview 33, 8. Lincolnview 169, 11. Bluffton 343, 13. Allen East 383
Girls (11 teams): 3. Lincolnview 83, 6. Crestview 169, 9. Bluffton 222
9/20 Boys Soccer Scores
Ottawa Hills 2 Bluffton 0
Temple Christian 2 Lima Central Catholic 1
Bath 8 Lincolnview 1
9/20 NWC Girls Soccer Scores
Spencerville 9 Lima Central Catholic 0
Non-Conference:
Elida 5 Bluffton 3
9/20 Girls Tennis Scores
Archbold 5 Bluffton 0
9/20 Volleyball Scores
Elgin Classic
1st Round: Marion Pleasant 2 Spencerville 0
Consolation: Tree of Life Christian 2 Spencerville 1
7th Place: Delaware Christian vs. Spencerville
Carey 3 Bluffton 2
Columbus Grove 3 McComb 0
Continental 3 Delphos Jefferson 1
Paulding 3 Lincolnview 0
9/19 NWC Football Scores
Crestview 34 Allen East 33
Bluffton 42 Spencerville 7
Columbus Grove 49 Delphos Jefferson 0
Lima Central Catholic 45 Fort Loramie 26
2025 NWC Boys Golf Tournament
2025 NWC Boys Golf Tournament at Colonial Golfers Club
1. Lincolnview 340, 2. Columbus Grove 341, 3. Allen East 341, 4. Crestview 347, 5. Bluffton 349, 6. Lima Central Catholic 378, 7. Delphos Jefferson 388
Medalists
Mathew Dealey, Crestview 76
Gage Sautter, Columbus Grove 77
Brady Brooks, Allen East 79
Allen East 341
Levi Clum 81, Brady Brooks 79, Reese Parker 89, Jackson Thompson 97, Ross Clum 100, Eli Franklin 92
Bluffton 349
Nick Lovett 85, Grady Coonfare 90, Ethan Fifer 86, Gibson Meyer 90, Coby Dailey 88, Owen Brauen 105
Columbus Grove 341
Gage Sautter 77, Dalton Hyman 80, Clark Keehn 98, Michael King 97, Mitchell Schroeder 89, Isaac Barto 95
Crestview 347
Mathew Dealey 76, Logan Schlemmer 87, Chase Feasby 93, Kash Lichtensteiger 91, Jacob Schumm 121, Elijah Scarlett 112
Delphos Jefferson 388
Jacob Aurand 93, Isaac Rostorfer 94, Austyn Orndorff 99, Aiden Kroeger 102
Lima Central Catholic 378
Parker Baker 94, Nick Nieman 99, Nathan Warner 92, Jordan Neal 258, Bractyn Jones 93, Gabe Sealts 105
Lincolnview 340
Bosten Bailey 89, Seth Brant 82, Jacob Geier 83, Chayse Overholt 87, Holden Price 91, Lucas Grubb 88
2025 NWC Boys Golf Final Standings
1. Lincolnview 14, 2. Allen East 11, 2. Columbus Grove 11, 4. Bluffton 7, 4. Crestview 7, 6. Lima Central Catholic 4, 7. Delphos Jefferson 2