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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
4/20 NWC Baseball Scores
Lincolnview 22 Ada 1, 5 inn.
Crestview at Allen East (ppd)
Bluffton 14 Columbus Grove 1, 5 inn.
Delphos Jefferson 8 Spencerville 4
4/20 NWC Softball Scores
Ada 5 Lincolnview 2
Crestview at Allen East (ppd)
Columbus Grove 8 Bluffton 4
Spencerville 3 Delphos Jefferson 2, 9 inn.
4/20 Boys Tennis Scores
Celina 3 Bluffton 2
4/19 Baseball Scores
Perry at Allen East
Bluffton at Fort Jennings (ppd)
Columbus Grove 10 Continental 4, 9 inn.
Minster 13 Crestview 12, 8 inn.
Delphos Jefferson 0 Elida 0 (Susp in top of 3rd inn.)
4/19 Softball Scores
Perry at Allen East
Miller City 3 Bluffton 1
Wayne Trace at Crestview
Ottoville at Lincolnview
4/17 NWC Baseball Scores
Bluffton 12 Ada 5
Columbus Grove 7 Allen East 6
Crestview 3 Spencerville 1
Delphos Jefferson 3 Paulding 2
Non-Conference:
Lima Central Catholic 5 Lincolnview 1
4/17 NWC Softball Scores
Bluffton 17 Ada 1, 5 inn.
Allen East 5 Columbus Grove 4
Spencerville 13 Crestview 3, 6 inn.
Paulding 14 Delphos Jefferson 0, 5 inn.
Non-Conference:
Lincolnview 6 Lima Central Catholic 2
4/17 Boys Tennis Scores
Ada 5 Elida 0
Bluffton 3 Kenton 2
4/15 Baseball Scores
Ada 9 Upper Scioto Valley 8
Upper Scioto Valley 32 Ada 17
Allen East 4 Pandora-Gilboa 3
Pandora-Gilboa 7 Allen East 6
Bluffton 11 Carey 5
Crestview 12 Ottoville 1, 6 inn.
Leipsic 8 Delphos Jefferson 2
Delphos Jefferson 16 Leipsic 9
Elida 4 Spencerville 1
Elida 14 Spencerville 4
4/13 NWC Baseball Scores
Allen East 7 Bluffton 1
Spencerville 6 Columbus Grove 0
Crestview 6 Paulding 2
Delphos Jefferson 4 Lincolnview 3
Non-Conference:
Ridgemont 5 Ada 2
4/13 NWC Softball Scores
Allen East 11 Bluffton 1, 6 inn.
Columbus Grove 8 Spencerville 3
Crestview 14 Paulding 11
Lincolnview 13 Delphos Jefferson 3, 5 inn.
Non-Conference:
Ada 6 Ridgemont 4
4/13 Track & Field Results
Bulldog Invitational
Boys (12 teams): 2. Columbus Grove 91, 3. Delphos Jefferson 54, 10. Paulding 16, 11. Ada 7
Girls (12 teams): 1. Columbus Grove 115.5, 8. Paulding 18, 8. Ada 18, 12. Delphos Jefferson 3
Complete Results
Ottawa-Glandorf Gold Medal Meet
Boys (8 teams): 2. Bluffton 105, 7. Allen East 26
Girls (8 teams): 6. Bluffton 46, 8. Allen East 15
Complete Results: Boys | Girls
41st Annual Wayne Trace Track Invitational
Boys (13 teams): 2. Lincolnview 79.5
Girls (12 teams): 10. Lincolnview 17.75
Complete Results: Boys | Girls
4/12 NWC Softball Scores
Columbus Grove 7 Lincolnview 2
Non-Conference:
Shawnee 7 Allen East 5
Bluffton 6 Ottawa-Glandorf 3
Bellmont 8 Crestview 1
Delphos Jefferson 11 Perry 9
4/11 Softball Scores
Ottoville at Ada
Allen East 13 Riverdale 3
Bluffton 11 Leipsic 1, 6 inn.
Columbus Grove at Miller City
Parkway at Lincolnview (ppd)
Patrick Henry 9 Paulding 3
Arlington 7 Spencerville 6, 12 inn.
4/11 Track & Field Results
Bath Tri-Meet
Boys: Kalida 63, Bath 61, Allen East 30
Girls: Bath 61.5, Kalida 54, Allen East 51.5
Complete Results
Bluffton Tri-Meet
Boys: Bluffton, McComb, Pandora-Gilboa
Girls: Bluffton, McComb, Pandora-Gilboa
Complete Results
Celina Tri-Meet
Boys: Celina 107, Van Wert 59, Crestview 8
Girls: Celina 107, Van Wert 62, Crestview 5
Complete Results
Lincolnview Tri-Meet
Boys: Lincolnview 91.5, Paulding 48, Continental 32.5
Girls: Paulding 72, Lincolnview 58, Continental 31
Complete Results
Minster Tri-Meet
Boys: Minster 75, St. Henry 64, Delphos Jefferson 36
Girls: Minster 116, St. Henry 52, Delphos Jefferson 5
Complete Results