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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
10/6 NWC Girls Soccer Scores
Allen East 12 Lincolnview 1
Non-Conference:
Bluffton 3 Cory-Rawson 0
Delphos St. John’s 10 Crestview 0
Fort Jennings 10 Paulding 1
10/6 NWC Volleyball Scores
Ada defeated Lincolnview
Crestview 3 Allen East 0
Columbus Grove 3 Bluffton 0
Delphos Jefferson at Spencerville
Non-Conference:
Paulding 3 Wayne Trace 0 (26-24, 25-19, 25-18)
10/4 NWC Girls Soccer Scores
Allen East 5 Delphos Jefferson 1
Non-Conference:
Bluffton 3 Liberty-Benton 2
Coldwater 16 Crestview 1
10/4 NWC Volleyball Scores
Ada 3 Bluffton 0
Columbus Grove 3 Allen East 2
Crestview 3 Spencerville 0
Paulding 3 Delphos Jefferson 0
10/3 OHSAA Girls Golf Districts
Division II District at Sycamore Springs
Top 3 teams and 3 individuals not on a qualifying team qualify to State from each District.
6. Bluffton 395, 7. Lincolnview 395
Individual State Qualifiers: none
Team State Qualifiers: none
Team Results | Individual Results
10/1 Cross Country Results
Best in The West Invitational
Boys (16 teams)
5. Crestview 143, 12. Spencerville 323
Complete Results
Girls (8 teams)
4. Crestview 104
Complete Results
Wildcat Invitational
Boys (19 teams)
2. Columbus Grove 111, 4. Paulding 137, 14. Bluffton 417, 17. Ada 495
Complete Results
Girls (11 teams)
1. Columbus Grove 35, 9. Ada 249, 10. Paulding 264
Complete Results
10/1 Boys Soccer Scores
Lima Senior 6 Allen East 0
Van Buren 1 Bluffton 0
Cory-Rawson 5 Spencerville 0
10/1 Girls Soccer Scores
Bluffton 0 Kalida 0
Van Wert 7 Crestview 1
Delphos Jefferson 4 Lima Senior 0
10/1 Volleyball Scores
Columbus Grove 3 Continental 1
Patrick Henry 3 Bluffton 0
16th annual Fricker’s Lady Knight Volleyball Invitational
Round #1
Marion Local 2 Crestview 0 (25-20, 25-20)
Round #2
Celina 2 Crestview 0 (25-22, 25-12)
Round #3
Edison 2 Crestview 0 (25-18, 25-22)
Tri-Match at Cory-Rawson
Allen East at Cory-Rawson
Hardin Northern 2 Allen East 0
Tri-Match at Hicksville
Lincolnview 2 Wayne Trace 0
Lincolnview 2 Hicksville 0
9/30 NWC Football Scores
Ada 27 Crestview 26
Allen East 36 Paulding 6
Delphos Jefferson 33 Bluffton 3
Spencerville 35 Columbus Grove 7
2016 NWC Football Leaders & Stats – Week 5
Team Leaders
Team Offense
First Downs: Delphos Jefferson 19.4
Team Rushing: Spencerville 320.0
Team Passing: Ada 298.2
Team Total Offense: Crestview 412.6
Scoring Offense: Crestview 37.0
Team Defense
First Downs Allowed: Crestview 10.6
Team Rushing Defense: Delphos Jefferson 122.2
Team Passing Defense: Ada 95.4
Total Team Defense: Ada 230.8
Scoring Defense: Delphos Jefferson 14.0
Turnover Ratio: Delphos Jefferson +7
Individual Leaders
Individual Offense per Game
Rushing Yards: Hunter Binkley, Delphos Jefferson 160.6
Rushing TD’s: Drew Kline, Crestview 12
Rushing Yards per Carry: Dakota Bricker, Bluffton 9.2
Passing Yards: Seth Conley, Ada 298.4
Passing Efficiency: Jace Stockwell, Delphos Jefferson 252.4
Passing TD’s: Seth Conley, Ada 16
Receiving Yards: Caleb Smelcer, Allen East 127.8
Receptions: Chase Sumner, Ada 8.6
Receiving TD’s: Caleb Smelcer, Allen East 8
Scoring: Caleb Smelcer, Allen East 78 points
Individual Defense
Interceptions: Jace Stockwell, Delphos Jefferson 4
Fumble Recoveries: n/a
Individual Special Teams
Punting (min 10 attempts): Reid Stechschulte, Columbus Grove 39.5
Kickoff Returns: Caleb Barrientes, Columbus Grove 243 yards
Punt Returns: Chase Sumner, Ada 125 yards
9/29 OHSAA Boys Golf Sectionals
Division II Sectional at Country Acres
Top 3 teams and 4 individuals not on a qualifying team qualify to District from each Sectional.
8. Paulding 377
Individual District Qualifiers: none
Team Results | Individual Results
Division III Sectional at Colonial Golf Club
Top 3 teams and 3 individuals not on a qualifying team qualify to District from each Sectional.
5. Lincolnview 345, 6. Spencerville 345, 11. Delphos Jefferson 399
Individual District Qualifiers: Joshah Rager, Lincolnview 76
Team District Qualifiers: none
Team Results | Individual Results
Division III Sectional at Eagle Rock
Top 3 teams and 3 individuals not on a qualifying team qualify to District from each Sectional.
7. Crestview 401
Individual District Qualifiers: none
Team District Qualifiers: none
Team Results | Individual Results
Division III Sectional at Sycamore Springs
Top 3 teams and 3 individuals not on a qualifying team qualify to District from each Sectional.
5. Columbus Grove 369, 6. Bluffton 389, 7. Allen East 394, 15. Ada 516
Individual District Qualifiers: Aaron Belcher, Bluffton 78
Team District Qualifiers: none
Team Results | Individual Results
9/29 Boys Soccer Scores
Riverdale 1 Ada 0
Fairlawn 5 Allen East 2
Bluffton 2 Ottawa-Glandorf 1
New Knoxville 2 Lincolnview 1
Botkins 4 Spencerville 0
9/29 NWC Volleyball Scores
Allen East 3 Bluffton 0
Columbus Grove 3 Spencerville 0
Paulding 3 Crestview 2
Lincolnview 3 Delphos Jefferson 0
Non-Conference:
Lima Central Catholic at Ada
2016 OHSAA Football Computer Rankings – Week 5
The second weekly OHSAA Football Computer Rankings were released and multiple NWC schools are ranked high in their regions.
Division V Region 18
23. Paulding
Division VI Region 22
13. Columbus Grove
Division VI Region 24
2. Delphos Jefferson, 4. Allen East, 6. Spencerville, 18. Bluffton
Division VII Region 26
2. Crestview
Division VII Region 28
6. Ada