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

2017 NWC Boys Golf All-Conference Teams

NWC Golfer of the Year: Aaron Belcher, Bluffton
NWC Coach of the Year: Mike Harmon, Spencerville

First Team
Aaron Belcher, Bluffton
Ethan Harmon, Spencerville
Grant Whitley, Allen East
Gavin Harmon, Spencerville
Jacob Oglesbee, Columbus Grove
Logan Gallmeier, Delphos Jefferson
Cade McGarvey, Paulding

Second Team
Ryan Moody, Lincolnview
Reece Farmer, Lincolnview
Cole Heller, Paulding
Drake Mertz, Spencerville
Nick Phillips, Allen East
Zach Roberts, Columbus Grove

Honorable Mention
Caden Hurless, Crestview
Fletcher Cook, Paulding
Braxton Scalf, Delphos Jefferson
Colton Lautzenheiser, Crestview
Cole Fruchey, Bluffton
Braeden Evans, Lincolnview
Braeden Edwards, Bluffton
Owen Macke, Columbus Grove
Kolson Egnor, Paulding
Jaden Youtsey, Lincolnview
Brett Schumm, Crestview
Alex Gallman, Spencerville

October 1st, 2017|Categories: Ada, Allen East, Bluffton, Columbus Grove, Crestview, Delphos Jefferson, Golf Boys, Lincolnview, NWC, Paulding, Scores, Spencerville|Tags: |

2017 NWC Football Leaders & Stats – Week 5

Team Leaders
Team Offense
First Downs: Crestview 16.8
Team Rushing: Spencerville 300.4
Team Passing: Ada 249.2
Team Total Offense: Crestview 346.4
Scoring Offense: Crestview 38.8

Team Defense
First Downs Allowed: Delphos Jefferson 9.2
Team Rushing Defense: Spencerville 86.0
Team Passing Defense: Allen East 70.0
Total Team Defense: Spencerville 258.6
Scoring Defense: Crestview 22.4

Penalty Yards: Allen East 29.0
Turnover Ratio: Ada +5

Individual Leaders
Individual Offense per Game
Rushing Yards: Brenen Auer, Delphos Jefferson 145.0
Rushing TD’s: Kaleb Jefferson, Bluffton 8
Rushing Yards per Carry (min. 30 attempts): Kaleb Jefferson, Bluffton 8.7
Passing Yards: Seth Conley, Ada 237.8
Passing Efficiency (min. 30 attempts): Tyler Bratton, Delphos Jefferson 156.1
Receiving Yards: Chase Sumner, Ada 120.4
Receptions: Chase Sumner, Ada 8.4
Receiving Yards per Reception (min. 10 receptions): Caleb Barrientes, Columbus Grove 19.7
Receiving TD’s: Chase Sumner, Ada 7
Scoring: Brenen Auer, Delphos Jefferson 68 points

Individual Defense
Interceptions: Chase Sumner, Ada 7

Individual Special Teams
Punting (min 10 attempts): Seth Schwartz, Spencerville 36.6
Kickoff Returns: Jacob Treglia, Allen East 224 yards
Punt Returns: Charles Stefanek, Crestview 98 yards

Complete Week 5 NWC Individual and Team Leaders

September 28th, 2017|Categories: Ada, Allen East, Bluffton, Columbus Grove, Crestview, Delphos Jefferson, Football, NWC, Paulding, Scores, Spencerville|Tags: |

9/28 OHSAA Boys Golf Sectionals

Division II Sectional at Country Acres
3 teams and 4 individuals qualify to District
6. Paulding 359
Individual District Qualifiers: none
Complete Results

Division III Sectional at Colonial
3 teams and 3 individuals qualify to District
1. Spencerville 332 (Ethan Harmon 77, Gavin Harmon 81, Drake Mertz 94, Alex Gallman 87, Collin Davis 87), 6. Lincolnview 358, 14. Delphos Jefferson 401
Individual District Qualifiers: Reece Farmer, Lincolnview 82
Complete Results

Division III Sectional at Eagle Rock
3 teams and 3 individuals qualify to District
11. Crestview 390
Individual District Qualifiers: none
Complete Results

Division III Sectional at Sycamore Springs
3 teams and 3 individuals qualify to District
4. Bluffton 364, 5. Allen East 376, 7. Columbus Grove 384, 13. Ada 478
Individual District Qualifiers: Aaron Belcher, Bluffton 75
Complete Results

September 28th, 2017|Categories: Ada, Allen East, Bluffton, Columbus Grove, Crestview, Delphos Jefferson, Golf Boys, Lincolnview, Paulding, Scores, Spencerville|Tags: |

9/26 OHSAA Girls Golf Sectionals

Division II Sectional at Fox’s Den
3 teams and 3 individuals advance to District
5. Bluffton 405, 6. Lincolnview 406, 7. Allen East 442, 10. Delphos Jefferson 482, Crestview NTS
Individual District Qualifiers: Alivia Koenig, Bluffton 81
Complete Results

Division II Sectional at Country Acres
3 teams and 3 individuals advance to District
Columbus Grove NTS, Paulding NTS
Individual District Qualifiers: none
Complete Results

September 26th, 2017|Categories: Allen East, Bluffton, Columbus Grove, Crestview, Delphos Jefferson, Golf Girls, Lincolnview, Paulding, Scores|Tags: |
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