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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
8/17 Girls Golf Scores
Lincolnview 185, Wayne Trace 196, Shawnee 207
Bluffton 206, Wapakoneta 247
8/16 NWC Boys Golf Scores
Ada vs. Bluffton (ppd to TBA)
Allen East at Ada (ppd to TBA)
Lincolnview at Ada (ppd to TBA)
Allen East at Bluffton (ppd to TBA)
Lincolnview at Bluffton (ppd to TBA)
Non-Conference:
Kalida 145, Columbus Grove 191
Crestview 200, Antwerp 218
Fort Jennings 180, Delphos Jefferson 204
8/15 NWC Boys Golf Scores
Lincolnview 167, Spencerville 175
Spencerville 175, Bluffton 193
Spencerville 175, Delphos Jefferson 192
Bluffton (Aaron Belcher 40, Tyler McLaughlin 45, Nephi Peratta 51, Jordan Siefer 57, Cole Fruchey 58, Braiden Edwards 60)
Delphos Jefferson (Andrew Foust 43, Nathan Pohlman 48, Alex Theobald 49, Braden Hammonds 52, Tristen Moore 58, Evan Mox 64)
Lincolnview (Joshah Rager 37, Ryan Moody 39, Brayden Evans 44, Reese Farmer 47, Jaden Youtsey 47, Nick Motycka 51)
Spencerville (Gavin Harmon 39, Ethan Harmon 44, Collin Davis 46, Drake Mertz 46, Alex Gallman 52, Brian Wood 58)
Waynesfield Tiger Invitational (14 teams)
9. Allen East 396
8/11 Boys Golf Scores
Bluffton 180, Arlington 191
Crestview at Parkway
Paulding Invitational (18 teams)
7. Paulding 355, 10. Allen East 381, 14. Delphos Jefferson 389
8/11 Girls Golf Scores
Defiance Invitational (11 teams)
3. Lincolnview 407
Lima Central Catholic 188, Bluffton 197
8/10 Girls Golf Scores
Wapakoneta 261, Allen East 280
Bluffton 195, Waynesfield-Goshen 275
8/8 Boys Golf Scores
Rob Contini Invitational (12 teams)
5. Spencerville 331, 11. Bluffton 385
Delphos Tee-Off Classic (4 teams)
2. Delphos Jefferson 380
Defiance Invitational (16 teams)
7. Paulding 369
8/5 Girls Golf Scores
North Baltimore Tiger Invitational (4 teams)
1. Bluffton 391
2016 NWC Scholar Athletes – Spring Season
Northwest Conference Scholar Athletes are determined as follows:
1. Must be a letter winner in the sport.
2. Gold Level — GPA of 3.5 to 4.0 during the season
3. Silver Level — GPA of 3.00 to 3.49 during the season
BOYS’ TRACK
ADA
Gold: Blake Willeke, Jake Agin, Eric Armbrecht, Jackson Conrad, Nathan Mattson, Noah Mattson, Owen Conley, Andrew Robey
Silver: Brad Clum
ALLEN EAST
Gold: Caleb Austin, Tim Dunn, Austin Louth, Brock Spencer
Silver: Zane Bowman
BLUFFTON
Gold: Luke Young, Jackson Steinmetz, Nick Marcum, Phillip Tatarkov, Christopher Harnish, Eli Bourassa, Josh Begg, Trevor Bassitt, Isaac Andreas, Adam Wannemacher
Silver: Nick Luke, Antony Kingsley, Blake Sampson
COLUMBUS GROVE
Gold: Baily Clement, Alex Giesige, Aaron Bremer, Ryan Price, Aidan Fortman, Logan Diller, James Schroeder, Caiden Grothaus, Grant Cassidy, Ryan Tabler
Silver: Preston Brubaker, Lachlan Clymer, Rece Roney, Austin Sager, Grant Mumaugh
CRESTVIEW
Gold: Joel Germann, Adam Saylor Dylan Sparks, Ford Tatum
Silver: Sage Schaffner, Jonah Updegrove, Josiah Updegrove, Griffen Waltmire
DELPHOS JEFFERSON
Gold: Adam Rode, Cole Arroyo, Wyatt Place, Evan Poling, Brayden McClure, Dylan Nagel
Silver: Riley Claypool, Michael Cline, Bryce Lindeman, Zac Scirocco, Grant Wallace, Hunter Binkley, Drew Reiss, Jacob McClure
LINCOLNVIEW
Gold: Chandler Adams, Colton Snyder, Trevor Neate, Hayden Ludwig, Ryan Rager, Austin Elick, Dylan Neate, Brendan Hanf, Logan Williams, Alek Bowersock
Silver: Louis Crow, Casey Garay, Austin Nally, Braxten Robey, Andrew Robinson, Karter Tow, Jacob Keysor, Ryan Moody
PAULDING
Gold: Lucas Arend, Branson Minck, Andrew Lothammer, Matthew Martinez, Simeon Shepherd, Dayton Price, Aaron Horstman, Preston Ingol, Shawn Jackson, Michael Kohart, Josh Trausch, Brian Matson, Charles Clapsaddle, Hunter Kesler, Joseph Reineck
Silver: Andrew Staford, Dylan Vogel, Bailey Manz
SPENCERVILLE
Gold: Nicholas Freewalt, Zachary Goecke, Cole Market, Christopher Picker, Evan Pugh
Silver: Gage Bellows, Benjamin Dues, Robert Modic, Mason Nourse, Calvin Wilson, Matthew Wood, Cannan Johnson
GIRLS’ TRACK
ADA
Gold: Katey Stuart, Rachel Wildman, Morgan Sutton, Alexandria Boyadzhiev, Libbie Milks, Grace Nelson, Caitlyn Stover, Morgan Swick, Emma Ferguson, Anabel Alexander, Jil Wolber
Silver: Carlee Marshall, Latifah Bagais
ALLEN EAST
Gold: Lauren Criblez, Aundrea Hensley, Morgan Niemeyer
Silver: Jade Meyer, Savannah Silone
BLUFFTON
Gold: Abbey Gambrell, Darby Prichard, Zoie Joseph, Emily Metzger, Karis Wilson, Kelli Leugers, Allison Wise, Sydney Hoff, Lucie Fett, Leah Conley, Kayla Kindle, Sarah Theisen, Haley Baker, Elizabeth Nisly
Silver: Sierra Ribley, Alyssa Casemeier,
COLUMBUS GROVE
Gold: Robyn Schumacher, Becca Meyer, Mackenzie Clymer, Raiya Flores, Lyne’a Diller, Candace Downing, Allison Choi, Taylor Ellerbrock, Hallie Malsam, Kirsten Malsam, Leah Myerholtz, Kaitlyn Price, Autumn Thompson, Amy Vorst, Rylee Sybert
Silver: Macy McCluer, Kara Sanderson, Haley Roe, Alycea Ruhlen, Carlee McCluer, Bailey Dunifon, Madisyn Maag
CRESTVIEW
Gold: Tommi Andersen, Abigail Bagley, Katie Hughes, Elizabeth Mitchener, Nevada Smith, Kara Strabbing, Chelsea Taylor
Silver: Cierra Grose, Danielle Ray
DELPHOS JEFFERSON
Gold: Brooke Gallmeier, Taylor Stroh, Jenna Dunlap, Marrisa Sheeter, Macy Wallace
Silver: Bria McClure, Kelsey Berelsman, Kendall Marquiss, Brooke Rice
LINCOLNVIEW
Gold: Anna Gorman, Whitney Welker, Brooke Thatcher, Miah Katalenas, Trinity Welch, Madison Dickson, Brayden Langdon, Adia Welch, Madeline Snyder, Raegan Boley, Rylee Byrne
Silver: Alyssa Matthews, Kylie Hohman
PAULDING
Gold: Emilee Ringler, Bailey Meyer, Tori Bradford, JoEllyn Salinas, Christine Clapsaddle, Stephanie Powell, Abbie McMichael, Jocelyn Camposano, Caitlyn Myers, Jacee Harwell, Miah Coil,Kaylee Plummer, Gabriella Stahl, Kaylen Hale, Mary Cate Panico, Jessica Weller, Leah Nusbaum, Kristen Razo, Abbie Leaman, Alex Arend
Silver: Taylor March, Erin Karlstact
SPENCERVILLE
Gold: Allison Adams, Brooke Bockey, Torie Bockey, Allison Bowsher, Christina Emery, Gabrielle Goecke, Sophia Nourse, Sydney Shaffer, Kennedy Sharp, Jayden Smith, Sarah Woods
Silver: Grace Hollar, Alivia McMichael
BASEBALL
ADA
Gold: Brayden Sautter, Tyler Archer, Seth Evans, Austin Amburgey
Silver: Coleten Lee, Austin Everhart, Kolton Spangler
ALLEN EAST
Gold: Bret Ketchum, Brayden Newland, Luke Perkins, Evan Stover, Brent Wilson
Silver: Travis Guthrie, Griffin Newland
BLUFFTON
Gold: Kaden Reneker, Colin Phillips, Dakota Bricker, Tyler McLaughlin, Matt Bowden, Jason Bracy
Silver: Braeden Edwards, Kyle Swank
COLUMBUS GROVE
Gold: Garrett Hauenstein, Reid Stechschulte, Jake Utendorf, Adam Birkemeier
Silver: Ryan Verhoff, Ethan Blankemeyer
CRESTVIEW
Gold: Derek Biro, Colby Clifton, Luke Gerardot, Caden Hurless, Jacob Painter, Brant Richardson, Spencer Rolsten, Zechariah Simerman
Silver: Tanner Crowle, Payton Knittle, Jordan Miller, Derek Stout
DELPHOS JEFFERSON
Gold: Gage Mercer, Andrew Foust, Jace Stockwell, Caleb Lucas, Andre Reed, Darius Shurelds
Silver: Eli Kimmett, Easton Siefker, Jacob Boop, Jordan Boop
LINCOLNVIEW
Gold: Austin Leeth, Dustin Hale, Derek Youtsey, Chayten Overholt, Ethan Kemler
Silver: Cole Schmersal, Jalen Roberts, Sam Myers
PAULDING
Gold: Corbin Edwards, Damon Egnor, Alex Arellano, Jarrett Sitton, Preston Johanns, Marcus Miller, Cade McGarvey, Jaret Miller
Silver: Cameron Doster, Carson Shull
SPENCERVILLE
Gold: Lucas Carpenter, Hunter French, Thad Ringwald, David Wisher, Mitchell Youngpeter
Silver: Chandler Kahle, Keaton Lotz, Brady Nolan, Hunter Stephen
SOFTBALL
ADA
Gold: Ashley Sumner, Mackenzie Wills, Teyah Sautter, Madisyn Gossard, Kaiti Newland, Sydney Newland, Olivia Alexander, Taryn Fullom
Silver: Teara Coulson, Raina England
ALLEN EAST
Gold: Lakin Basham, Alexandra Briley, Chloe Lawrence, McKenzie Mann, Summer McCluskey, Alexis McCluer, Riley Newland, Kylie Wyss, Alyssa Young, Morgan Zellmann
Silver: Kaitlyn Calvert, Ariana Schmiedebusch, Alexis Wireman
BLUFFTON
Gold: Mara Minnig, Aimee Ritter, Katie Prater, Averey Rumer, Abbie Parkins, Samantha Fruchey
Silver: Alivia Koenig, Taylor Monday
COLUMBUS GROVE
Gold: Mackenzie Wurth,Samantha Rosengarten, Kyrah Yinger, Marybeth Nemire, Brooke Hoffman, Grace Schroeder, Jenny Ellerbrock, Madison Nusbaum, Lauren Birkemeier, Victoria Warnecke
Silver: Danielle Bame
CRESTVIEW
Gold: Sydney Bowen, Kristen Etzler, Brady Guest, Avery McCoy, Cora Millay, Codi Miller, Tianna Rager, Kenadie Speith
Silver: Alyssa Gent, Tiffany Weaver
DELPHOS JEFFERSON
Gold: Jessica Pimpas, Claire Thompson, Sierra Marlow, Sara Zalar, Kylie Gossett, Michelle Rode
Silver: Sophia Wilson, Kiya Wollenhaupt
LINCOLNVIEW
Gold: Savannah Bigham, Zoe Miller, Macala Ashbaugh, Kayla Schroeder, McKenzie Davis, Makenzie Kraft, Alena Looser, Marissa Miller, Lakin Brant, Carly Wendel
Silver: Sidney Jenkins, Haley Overholt, Morgan Miller
PAULDING
Gold: Darian Andrews, Kelsey Beck, Kristen Schilt, Stephanie Trausch, Leona Aldred, Daleigh Davis, Karissa Lucas, Bailey Pieper, Audrey Manz, Asia Arellano, Mya Andrews, Haylee Dominique
Silver: none
SPENCERVILLE
Gold: Alexandra Hamrick, Jenna Henline, Kendra Johnston, Kara May, Julie Mulholland, Madison Pugh, Bailey Swartz, Tiffany Work, Emily Zak
Silver: Madison Kline, Aubrey Koverman, Samantha Sutherly
BOYS’ TENNIS
ADA
Gold: Zach Beaschler, Evan Smittle, Cade Mullins, Jake Colwell
Silver: Acel Gamble, Gabe Hasan
BLUFFTON
Gold: Jake Staley, Christian Groman, Misha Groman, Justin Haggard, Levi Mikesell, Trevor Bunch
Silver: Ryan Sprague, Jaret Geiser, Tad Steiner
2016 OHSAA Track & Field State Championships
2016 OHSAA Track & Field State Championships at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium, The Ohio State University on June 3 & 4, 2016
Division III
Boys
8. Columbus Grove 16, 12. Bluffton 15, 15. Spencerville 12, 28. Lincolnview 8, 36. Allen East 6
4×800 Meter Relay: 4. Bluffton (Jacob Barnett/Antony Kingsley/Isaac Andreas/Christopher Harnish)
110 Meter Hurdles 39″: 1. Trevor Bassitt, Bluffton; 2. Hunter Blankemeyer, Lincolnview
4×200 Meter Relay: 15. Spencerville (Zach Goecke/Chris Picker/Calvin Wilson/Gary Schrolucke)
400 Meter Dash: 6. Baily Clement, Columbus Grove
300 Meter Hurdles 36″: 16. Hunter Blankemeyer, Lincolnview
4×400 Meter Relay: 3. Allen East (Cody Musselman/Chris Kleman/Caleb Austin/Caleb Smelcer); 8. Columbus Grove (Alex Giesige/Caiden Grothaus/Boone Brubaker/Baily Clement)
Discus Throw: 3. Rece Roney, Columbus Grove; 5. Evan Pugh, Spencerville
Shot Put: 2. Evan Pugh, Spencerville; 4. Rece Roney, Columbus Grove
Pole Vault: 8. Caiden Grothaus, Columbus Grove
Girls
5. Columbus Grove 24, 45. Ada 4
4×100 Meter Relay: 2. Columbus Grove (Raiya Flores/Rylee Sybert/Bailey Dunifon/Linnea Stephens)
3200 Meter Run: 16. Taylor Ellerbrock, Columbus Grove
Discus Throw: 1. Lyne’a Diller, Columbus Grove
Long Jump: 5. Carlee Marshall, Ada
Shot Put: 3. Lyne’a Diller, Columbus Grove
Pole Vault: 10. Gabrielle Goecke, Spencerville
2015-16 NWC Don Bachman Award of Excellence
Bluffton won the Northwest Conference 2015-16 “Don Bachman Award of Excellence” for the second time with a number of high finishes in conference standings throughout the year. This award recognizes the school in the conference that exhibits the highest level of consistent excellence in conference-sponsored sports and scholastic bowl competition.
The Pirates compiled a total of 75.5 points to defeat Spencerville (69.5) with Columbus Grove (66.0) finishing third. Points are awarded and accumulated each year based on conference standings in all sports and the NWC scholastic bowl competition.
The award was started during the 2005-06 school year to honor longtime Northwest Conference commissioner/secretary, Don Bachman, who served in that position for more than thirty years before passing away late in 2005.
This year Bluffton earned one outright NWC title in Boys Soccer. In addition to the conference championship in soccer, the Pirates had second place finishes in Wrestling, Boys Track and Girls Track with a co-runner up in the Scholastic Bowl competition. Bluffton also had third place finishes in Girls Soccer, Girls Basketball and Football.
Other NWC champions/co-champions were Ada (Volleyball), Allen East (Girls Soccer), Columbus Grove (Girls Basketball, Girls Track, Boys Track), Crestview (Softball), Delphos Jefferson (Football, Wrestling), Lincolnview (Golf, Boys and Girls Cross Country, Boys Basketball), Paulding (Volleyball, Baseball, Academic Team) Spencerville (Baseball),
The final order of finish for the 2015-16 school year is as follows:
1. Bluffton 75.5
2. Spencerville 69.5
3. Columbus Grove 66.0
4. Crestview 62.5
5. Lincolnview 62.0
6. Delphos Jefferson 61.0
7. Paulding 58.0
8. Ada 55.5
9. Allen East 52.0
2016 OHSAA Softball Tournament Brackets
Division III
Bellefontaine Regional
Paulding
Lima District
Allen East, Bluffton, Delphos Jefferson, Paulding
Division IV
State Final 4
Crestview
Findlay Regional
Crestview
Wapakoneta District
Ada, Spencerville
Elida District
Crestview, Lincolnview
Fostoria District
Columbus Grove
2016 NWC Baseball All-League Teams
In voting by Northwest Conference baseball coaches for the 2016 baseball season. senior Damon Egnor, a pitcher from Paulding was named Player of the Year after being runner-up for that honor last season. Egnor was a near-unanimous selection receiving 199 out of a possible 200 points in the balloting. Crestview senior Colby Clifton finished second in the balloting with Delphos Jefferson junior Jace Stockwell finishing third.
Paulding coach Travis McGarvey tallied 20 points to be named Coach of the Year at the all-conference selection meeting Monday evening in Delphos. McGarvey led Paulding to a 7-1 record and a co-championship with Spencerville. Spencerville’s coach Shane Falke finished second in the coach of the year balloting. It was Paulding’s 14th NWC championship and Spencerville’s 2nd league championship.
Egnor compiled 2 no-hitters in his 5 conference starts. In one of those games he retired every batter by strikeout. He allowed only 6 total hits during conference play.
First Team
Damon Egnor – Paulding – Senior
Colby Clifton – Crestview – Senior
Jace Stockwell – Delphos Jefferson – Junior
Brayden Sautter – Ada – Senior
Corbin Edwards – Paulding – Senior
Thad Ringwald – Spencerville – Junior
Tyler Richey – Lincolnview – Senior
Brent Wilson – Allen East – Junior
Dakota Bricker – Bluffton – Sophomore
Spencer Rolsten – Crestview – Junior
Hunter French – Spencerville – Senior
Second Team
David Wisher – Spencerville – Senior
Lupe Martinez – Paulding – Sophomore
Brady Becker – Spencerville – Junior
Matt Bowden – Bluffton – Junior
Caden Hurless – Crestview – Sophomore
Reid Spencer – Allen East – Sophomore
Jake Utendorf – Columbus Grove – Senior
Jalen Roberts – Lincolnview – Senior
Gage Mercer – Delphos Jefferson – Senior
Grant Schroeder – Columbus Grove – Junior
Honorable Mention
Aaron Everhart – Ada – Sophomore
Jacob Painter – Crestview – Junior
Chayton Overholt – Lincolnview – Sophomore
Reid Stechschulte – Columbus Grove – Junior
Bret Ketchum – Allen East – Senior
Preston Johanns – Paulding – Junior
Jordan Miller – Crestview – Senior
Damien Dudgeon – Delphos Jefferson – Senior
Cole Schmersal – Lincolnview – Senior
Cameron Doster – Paulding – Junior
Luke Carpenter – Spencerville – Junior
Coleton Shilling – Allen East – Senior
Kole Wyss – Allen East – Senior
Ryan Verhoff – Columbus Grove – Senior
2016 NWC Softball All-League Teams
In voting by Northwest Conference softball coaches for the 2016 softball season. senior Jada Preston, a pitcher from Crestview was named Player of the Year. Columbus Grove senior Brooke Hoffman finished second in the balloting with Spencerville sophomore Kara May finishing third.
Preston finished the season with a record of 17 wins vs only 3 losses for the Knights. In 117 innings of pitching she struck out 116 batters and compiled an ERA of 1.496 for the season.
Crestview’s coach Carl Etzler tallied 20 points to be named Coach of the Year at the all-conference selection meeting Monday evening in Delphos. Etzler led the Knights to an 8-0 league record (22-4 overall) and the school’s 19th league championship in softball. Travis Gallmeier of co-runnerup Columbus Grove finished second in the balloting.
First Team
Jada Preston – Crestview – Senior
Brooke Hoffman – Columbus Grove – Senior
Kara May – Spencerville – Sophomore
Teyah Sautter – Ada – Sophomore
Kelsey Beck – Paulding – Senior
Kyrah Yinger – Columbus Grove – Senior
Brady Guest – Crestview – Senior
Kylie Wyss – Allen East – Senior
Sami Fruchey – Bluffton – Senior
Tianna Rager – Crestview – Senior
Audrey Manz – Paulding – Sophomore
Second Team
Macala Ashbaugh – Lincolnview – Junior
Grace Schroeder – Columbus Grove – Junior
Cora Millay – Crestview – Junior
Taylor Monday – Bluffton – Senior
Bailey Swartz – Spencerville – Sophomore
Alexis McCluer – Allen East – Senior
Kaiti Newland – Ada – Sophomore
Olivia Alexander – Ada – Sophomore
Alena Looser – Lincolnview – Sophomore
Claire Thompson – Delphos Jefferson – Senior
Honorable Mention
Averey Rumer – Bluffton – Freshman
Haylee Dominique – Paulding – Freshman
Abbie Parkins – Bluffton – Junior
Kristen Etzler – Crestview – Junior
Sydney Newland – Ada – Sophomore
Julie Mulholland – Spencerville – Sophomore
Ariana Schmiedebusch – Allen East – Senior
McKenzie Bame – Columbus Grove – Senior
Kristen Schilt – Paulding – Senior
Riley Newland – Allen East – Sophomore
Syd Bowen – Crestview – Junior
Destiny Price – Spencerville – Junior
Katie Prater – Bluffton – Freshman
Jenna Henline – Spencerville – Sophomore
Lakin Brant – Lincolnview – Freshman
Alex Shumate – Spencerville – Senior
Kaylin Hartsock – Delphos Jefferson – Junior
Madisyn Gossard – Ada – Sophomore
Kendra Johnston – Spencerville – Sophomore
5/21 OHSAA Track & Field Districts
Division III District at Ayersville
Boys (First four boys in each event qualify to the Regional in Tiffin)
14. Paulding 8
Regional Qualifiers:
Pole Vault: 3. Brendon Lothamer, Paulding
Girls (First four girls in each event qualify to the Regional in Tiffin)
10. Paulding 26
Regional Qualifiers:
Pole Vault: 3. Jacee Harwell, Paulding; 4. JoEllyn Salinas, Paulding
Complete Results
Division III District at Spencerville
Boys (First four boys in each event qualify to the Regional in Troy)
2. Spencerville 76, 3. Lincolnview 72, 6. Delphos Jefferson 43, 10. Crestview 30
Regional Qualifiers:
4×800 Meter Relay: 2. Lincolnview (Austin Elick/Karter Tow/Colton Snyder/Trevor Neate)
110 Meter Hurdles: 1. Hunter Blankemeyer, Lincolnview
100 Meter Dash: 1. Isaiah Kline, Crestview; 2. Calvin Wilson, Spencerville; 4. Sage Schaffner, Crestview
4×200 Meter Relay: 1. Spencerville (Zach Goecke/Gary Schrolucke/Chris Picker/Calvin Wilson); 3. Delphos Jefferson (Adam Rode/Josh Teman/Wyatt Place/Drew Reiss)
1600 Meter Run: 4. Austin Conrad, Spencerville
4×100 Meter Relay: 1. Delphos Jefferson (Josh Teman/Adam Rode/Drew Reiss/Kole McKee); 3. Spencerville (Gary Schrolucke/Zach Goecke/Chris Picker/Calvin Wilson)
400 Meter Dash: 2. Isaiah Kline, Crestview
300 Meter Hurdles: 1. Hunter Blankemeyer, Lincolnview; 2. Mason Nourse, Spencerville
800 Meter Run: 2. Trevor Neate, Lincolnview
200 Meter Dash: 1. Drew Reiss, Delphos Jefferson
4×400 Meter Relay: 1. Spencerville (Zach Goecke/Chris Picker/Mason Nourse/Calvin Wilson); 2. Lincolnview (Logan Williams/Hayden Ludwig/Ryan Rager/Trevor Neate)
Discus Throw: 2. Evan Pugh, Spencerville
High Jump: 2. Hunter Blankemeyer, Lincolnview; 3. Trevor Neate, Lincolnview
Shot Put: 1. Evan Pugh, Spencerville
Pole Vault: 3. Dylan Hicks, Delphos Jefferson; 4. Gage Bellows, Spencerville
Girls (First four girls in each event qualify to the Regional in Troy)
10. Lincolnview 26, 11. Spencerville 22, 13. Delphos Jefferson 10.25, Crestview 0
Regional Qualifiers:
4×800 Meter Relay: 4. Lincolnview (Rylee Byrne/Brayden Langdon/Madeline Snyder/Anna Gorman)
4×100 Meter Relay: 3. Delphos Jefferson (Taylor Stroh/Mikayla Bennett/Kendall Marquiss/Brooke Gallmeier)
800 Meter Run: 4. Anna Gorman, Lincolnview
3200 Meter Run: 4. Rylee Byrne, Lincolnview
Pole Vault: 2. Gabrielle Goecke, Spencerville
Division III District at Findlay
Boys (First four boys in each event qualify to the Regional in Troy)
1. Columbus Grove 82.33, 3. Bluffton 67, 10. Allen East 33, 19. Ada 1.33
Regional Qualifiers:
200 Meter Dash: 3. Caleb Smelcer, Allen East; 4. Trevor Bassitt, Bluffton
400 Meter Dash: 1. Baily Clement, Columbus Grove
1600 Meter Run: 2. Isaac Andreas, Bluffton; 3. Boone Brubaker, Columbus Grove
3200 Meter Run: 2. Jacob Barnett, Bluffton; 3. Preston Brubaker, Columbus Grove
110 Meter Hurdles: 1. Trevor Bassitt, Bluffton
300 Meter Hurdles: 1. Trevor Bassitt, Bluffton; 3. Kyle Nickles, Allen East; 4. Chris Kleman, Allen East
4×100 Meter Relay: 2. Bluffton (Adam Wannemacher/Josh Begg/Antony Kingsley/Trevor Bassitt)
4×200 Meter Relay: 2. Columbus Grove (Baily Clement/Brandt Follas/Lachlan Clymer/Caiden Grothaus)
4×400 Meter Relay: 3. Columbus Grove (Alex Giesige/Caiden Grothaus/Boone Brubaker/Baily Clement); 4. Allen East (Cody Musselman/Chris Kleman/Caleb Austin/Caleb Smelcer)
4×800 Meter Relay: 2. Bluffton (Jacob Barnett/Antony Kingsley/Isaac Andreas/Christopher Harnish)
High Jump: 3. Chris Kleman, Allen East
Pole Vault: 1. Caiden Grothaus, Columbus Grove; 3. Ryan Tabler, Columbus Grove
Shot Put: 2. Rece Roney, Columbus Grove
Discus Throw: 2. Rece Roney, Columbus Grove
Girls (First four girls in each event qualify to the Regional in Troy)
1. Columbus Grove 115.33, 3. Ada 62, 8. Allen East 38, 9. Bluffton 37.33
Regional Qualifiers:
100 Meter Dash: 2. Carlee Marshall, Ada
200 Meter Dash: 2. Carlee Marshall, Ada; 3. Rylee Sybert, Columbus Grove
400 Meter Dash: 1. Anney Archer, Ada; 4. Haley Baker, Bluffton
1600 Meter Run: 1. Taylor Ellerbrock, Columbus Grove
3200 Meter Run: 1. Elizabeth Nisly, Bluffton; 2. Taylor Ellerbrock, Columbus Grove
100 Meter Hurdles: 1. Carlee McCluer, Columbus Grove
300 Meter Hurdles: 2. Savannah Silone, Allen East; 4. Sarah Perez, Allen East
4×100 Meter Relay: 1. Columbus Grove (Raiya Flores/Rylee Sybert/Bailey Dunifon/Linnea Stephens)
4×200 Meter Relay: 1. Columbus Grove (Raiya Flores/Bailey Dunifon/Linnea Stephens/Rylee Sybert)
4×400 Meter Relay: 2. Columbus Grove (Bailey Dunifon/Linnea Stephens/Carlee McCluer/Rylee Sybert)
4×800 Meter Relay: 1. Columbus Grove (Leah Myerholtz/Kirsten Malsam/Allison Choi/Taylor Ellerbrock); 3. Bluffton (Kayla Kindle/Leah Conley/Elizabeth Nisly/Sydney Hoff)
High Jump: 1. Carlee Marshall, Ada
Pole Vault: 2. Sarah Perez, Allen East; 3. Morgan Niemeyer, Allen East
Long Jump: 1. Carlee Marshall, Ada; 3. Bailey Dunifon, Columbus Grove
Shot Put: 2. Lyne’a Diller, Columbus Grove
Discus Throw: 1. Lyne’a Diller, Columbus Grove