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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
9/28 Girls Soccer Scores
Cory-Rawson 1 Ada 0
Bluffton 2 Columbian 1
9/27 OHSAA Girls Golf Sectionals
Division II Sectional at Fox’s Den
Top 3 teams and 3 individuals not on a qualifying team qualify to District from each Sectional.
2. Lincolnview 386, Allen East NTS, Delphos Jefferson NTS
Individual District Qualifiers: none
Team District Qualifiers: Lincolnview (Makenzie Kraft 107, Macala Ashbaugh 91, Marissa Miller 100, McKenzie Davis 90, Shiann Kraft 105)
Team Results | Individual Results
Division II Sectional at Country Acres
Top 3 teams and 3 individuals not on a qualifying team qualify to District from each Sectional.
1. Bluffton 413, Columbus Grove NTS
Individual District Qualifiers: none
Team District Qualifiers: Bluffton (Alivia Koenig 95, Kayleigh Coughlan 94, Kennedy Coughlan 113, Mara Minnig 112, Lily Shadle 112)
Team Results | Individual Results
9/27 NWC Boys Soccer Scores
Bluffton 5 Ada 0
Non-Conference:
Botkins 5 Allen East 0
9/27 NWC Volleyball Scores
Ada 3 Allen East 0
Bluffton at Spencerville
Columbus Grove 3 Paulding 0
Lincolnview 3 Crestview 0
9/24 Cross Country Results
Van Wert County Hospital Invitational
Boys (20 teams)
2. Lincolnview 78, 7. Crestview 216, 8. Paulding 218, 9. Columbus Grove 225, 16. Spencerville 412, 19. Bluffton 553, 20. Ada 596
Complete Results
Girls (15 teams)
1. Columbus Grove 34, 6. Lincolnview 197, 8. Crestview 223, 13. Ada 314, 15. Paulding 392, Bluffton NTS, Spencerville NTS
Complete Results
9/24 NWC Girls Soccer Scores
Bluffton 3 Ada 0
Non-Conference:
Coldwater 4 Delphos Jefferson 2
Paulding at Defiance
Spencerville 3 Indian Lake 1
9/23 NWC Football Scores
Ada 41 Columbus Grove 14
Allen East 40 Bluffton 7
Spencerville 44 Crestview 41
Delphos Jefferson 50 Paulding 22
2016 NWC Football Leaders & Stats – Week 4
Team Leaders
Team Offense
First Downs: Delphos Jefferson 20.8
Team Rushing: Spencerville 317.5
Team Passing: Ada 288.5
Team Total Offense: Delphos Jefferson 426.5
Scoring Offense: Crestview 36.0
Team Defense
First Downs Allowed: Crestview 10.0
Team Rushing Defense: Crestview 92.0
Team Passing Defense: Bluffton 75.3
Total Team Defense: Crestview 207.5
Scoring Defense: Bluffton 10.0
Turnover Ratio: Bluffton +6
Individual Leaders
Individual Offense per Game
Rushing Yards: Hunter Binkley, Delphos Jefferson 153.3
Rushing TD’s: Reid Stechschulte, Columbus Grove & Drew Kline, Crestview 9
Rushing Yards per Carry: Drew Kline, Crestview 8.8
Passing Yards: Seth Conley, Ada 288.8
Passing Efficiency: Jace Stockwell, Delphos Jefferson 230.4
Passing TD’s: Seth Conley, Ada 12
Receiving Yards: Caleb Smelcer, Allen East 129.5
Receptions: Chase Sumner, Ada 9.0
Receiving TD’s: Caleb Smelcer, Allen East 6
Scoring: Caleb Smelcer, Allen East 60 points
Individual Defense
Interceptions: 4 players tied with 3
Fumble Recoveries: n/a
Individual Special Teams
Punting (min 10 attempts): Reid Stechschulte, Columbus Grove 40.9
Kickoff Returns: Caleb Smelcer, Allen East 167 yards
Punt Returns: Drew Reiss, Delphos Jefferson 84 yards
2016 NWC Boys Golf All-Conference Teams
NWC Golfer of the Year: Joshah Rager, Lincolnview
NWC Coach of the Year: Daryl Dowdy, Lincolnview
1st Team
Joshah Rager, Lincolnview
Aaron Belcher, Bluffton
Gavin Harmon, Spencerville
Grant Whitley, Allen East
Ethan Dominique, Paulding
Ethan Harmon, Spencerville
Andrew Foust, Delphos Jefferson
2nd Team
Ryan Moody, Lincolnview
Noah Oglesbee, Columbus Grove
Colton Lautzenheiser, Crestview
Tyler McLaughlin, Bluffton
Caden Hurless, Crestview
Reese Farmer, Lincolnview
Cole Heller, Paulding
Honorable Mention
Brayden Evans, Lincolnview
Harrison Kill, Allen East
Jacob Oglesbee, Columbus Grove
Jaden Youtsey, Lincolnview
Collin Davis, Spencerville
Kyle Welty, Columbus Grove
Alex Gallman, Spencerville
Kaleb Myers, Crestview
Cade McGarvey, Paulding
Zach Roberts, Columbus Grove
Matt Meyer, Allen East
Taylor Ramey, Ada
Weston Phlipot, Paulding
2016 NWC Boys Golf Tournament
Lincolnview won the Northwest Conference golf tournament in an 18-hole tournament played at Hickory Sticks Golf Club in Van Wert. The first-place tournament finish also clinched the overall 2016 conference golf championship for the Lancers.
The Lancers had a team total 338 to defeat tournament runner-up Spencerville (361) by 23 strokes. Other tournament team totals were: Columbus Grove (370), Paulding (372), (Bluffton 377), Crestview (388), Delphos Jefferson (401), Allen East (411), Ada (514).
Lincolnview senior, Joshah Rager, was the tournament medalist with a score of 77. Second place medalist honors were shared by Bluffton junior Aaron Belcher and Spencerville freshman Ethan Harmon as both shot 78.
Following today’s play, the tournament finish for each school was combined with their regular season finish to determine the final golf standings for the NWC for 2016. Lincolnview won both the regular season and tournament, and took first place with a perfect 18 points. Spencerville took second place in the conference with 16 points. Paulding had the third-place finish with a total of 13 points. The other schools’ order of conference finish was Columbus Grove (11.5), Bluffton (11), Crestview (7), Allen East (6.5), Delphos Jefferson (5), Ada (2).
Lincolnview Lancers – 2016 Boys Golf NWC Champions
1. LINCOLNVIEW — 338
Joshah Rager — 77
Reece Farmer — 85
Brayden Evans — 88
Ryan Moody — 88
2. SPENCERVILLE — 361
Ethan Harmon — 78
Garvin Harmon — 92
Drake Mertz — 95
Alex Gallman — 96
3. COLUMBUS GROVE — 370
Kyle Welty — 90
Noah Oglesbee — 92
Jacob Oglesbee — 94
Zach Roberts — 94
4. PAULDING — 372
Cole Heller — 88
Ethan Dominique — 92
Fletcher Cook — 95
Cade McGarvey — 97
5. BLUFFTON — 377
Aaron Belcher — 78
Braeden Edwards — 96
Levi Mikesell — 100
Tyler McLaughlin — 103
6. CRESTVIEW — 388
Colton Lautzenheiser — 89
Caden Hurless — 92
Brett Schumm — 100
Jacob Bowman — 107
7. DELPHOS JEFFERSON — 401
Andrew Foust — 88
Braxton Scalf — 102
Alex Theobald — 105
Nathan Pohlman — 106
8. ALLEN EAST — 411
Grant Whitley — 92
Nick Phillips — 102
Matt Meyer — 104
Harrison Kill — 113
9. ADA — 514
Alex Morgan — 125
Taylor Ramey — 126
Austin Amburgey — 131
Nathan Hurtig 132
9/22 Boys Soccer Scores
Liberty-Benton 2 Ada 1
Allen East 3 New Knoxville 1
Bluffton 2 Riverdale 0
Botkins 6 Lincolnview 0
Temple Christian 7 Spencerville 1
9/22 NWC Girls Soccer Scores
Bluffton 16 Paulding 0
Non-Conference:
Allen East 4 Miller City 2
Continental 15 Crestview 0
Botkins 3 Lincolnview 1
Cory-Rawson 4 Spencerville 1
9/22 NWC Volleyball Scores
Ada 3 Delphos Jefferson 0
Allen East 3 Spencerville 0
Paulding 3 Bluffton 1
Columbus Grove 3 Lincolnview 1
Non-Conference:
Lima Central Catholic 3 Crestview 0
9/22 Girls Tennis Scores
Bluffton 4 Ada 1
2016 OHSAA Football Computer Rankings – Week 4
The first weekly OHSAA Football Computer Rankings were released and multiple NWC schools are ranked high in their regions.
Division V Region 18
21. Paulding
Division VI Region 22
10. Columbus Grove
Division VI Region 24
2. Delphos Jefferson, 7. Allen East, 12. Bluffton, 13. Spencerville,
Division VII Region 26
1. Crestview
Division VII Region 28
11. Ada