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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
4/12 Track & Field Results
Allen East Tri-Meet
Bath, Kalida, Allen East
Bluffton Tri-Meet
McComb, Pandora-Gilboa, Bluffton
Complete Results
Findlay Tri-Meet
Boys: Columbus Grove 69.5, Findlay 67, Van Buren 46.5
Girls: Columbus Grove 71.5, Findlay 56, Van Buren 46.5
Complete Results
Van Wert Tri-Meet
Boys: Celina 81, Van Wert 79, Crestview 15
Girls: Celina 110, Van Wert 63, Crestview 2
Complete Results
St. Henry Tri-Meet
Boys: Minster 90.5, St. Henry 32.5, Delphos Jefferson 9
Girls: Minster 132.5, St. Henry 44.5, Delphos Jefferson 40
Complete Results
Paulding Tri-Meet
Boys: Lincolnview 91, Paulding 42.5, Continental 37.5
Girls: Paulding 82, Lincolnview 59, Continental 28
2015-16 NWC Winter Season Scholar Athletes
Northwest Conference scholar athletes for the winter sports season. Scholar athletes are determined as follows:
1. Must be a letter winner in the sport.
2. Gold level: 3.5 or higher GPA during season of the sport.
3. Silver level: 3.0 to 3.49 GPA during the season of the sport.
ADA
Cheerleading
Gold: Rielyn Castle, Ashley Breidenbach, Lyric Jones, Anabel Alexander
Silver: Emma Ferguson
Boys Basketball
Gold: Brayden Sautter, Blake Willeke, Tommy Chen, Jackson Secor, Mason Klingler
Silver: Seth Evans
Girls Basketball
Gold: Sidney Faine, Haley Wyss, Melina Woods, Teyah Sautter,
Silver: Rachel Wildman, Morgan Sutton
Wrestling
Gold: Chase Sumner, Carson Hissong, Noah Mattson, Hunter Purdy, Erick Katayama
Boys Swimming
Gold: Jacob Park, Evan Smittle, Zach Beaschler
Girls Swimming
Gold: Katey Stuart, Kyley Stuart, Casey Swick, Alexandra Boyadzhiev, Mara Guyton, Mackenzie Wills, Jil Wolber, Morgan Swick
Silver: Sydney Van Atta, Calista Waugh
ALLEN EAST
Cheerleading
Gold: Destiney Goble, Kierstin Prater, Kayla Redman, Kasey Reneau, Ariel Schantz
Boys Basketball
Gold: Caleb Austin, Luke Perkins
Silver: Travis Guthrie
Girls Basketball
Gold: Kyra Clark, Chloe Lawrence, Kaitlin McKeever, Allyson Richardson, Kylie Wyss, Alyssa Young
Silver: Gracie Young
Wrestling
Gold: Schuyler Caprella, Lee Dues
Silver: Luke Brown, Logan Emerick, Lucas Freeman, Mike House, Cody Kretzer, Brandon Soules
BLUFFTON
Cheerleading
Gold: Kaity King, Emily Stratton, Kylee Leugers, Kelli Leugers, Allison Wise, Victoria Hover
Silver: Lydia Skelly
Boys Basketball
Gold: Dakota Bricker, Joel Siefker, Bret Rumer, Nick Friesen, Mitchell Ault
Silver: Gabe Denecker
Girls Basketball
Gold: Alivia Koenig, Katie Prater, Averey Rumer, Alicia Schmutz, Abbie Parkins, Andie Schmutz
Silver: Taylor Monday
Wrestling
Gold: Deandre Nassar, Nathaniel Staley, Dylan Pletcher
Silver: Cole Wilson, Blake Sampson
COLUMBUS GROVE
Cheerleading
Gold: Mackenzie Clymer, Raiya Flores, Kylie Coffey, Madison Nusbaum
Silver: Marissa Owen, Alyssa Ridinger, Kayla Reynolds
Boys Basketball
Gold: Baily Clement, Caiden Grothaus, Logan Ridenour
Silver: Logan Diller, Ryan Tabler, Rece Roney
Girls Basketball
Gold: Mackenzie Wurth, Kyrah Yinger, Lynea Diller, Hallie Malsam,
Silver: Brooke Hoffman, Macy McCluer, Jade Clement, Paige Bellman
Wrestling
Gold: Garrett Hauenstein, Enoch Jones, Caleb Langhals
Silver: Andrew Nichols, Preston Brubaker, Jacob Otto
CRESTVIEW
Cheerleading
Gold: Alex Boroff, Lauren Brecht, Sydnee Gamble, Katie Hughes, Emma Leary, Chelsea Taylor
Boys Basketball
Gold: Drew Kline, Connor Lautzenheiser, Brant Richardson, Spencer Rolsten, Derek Stout
Silver: Javin Etzler, Cody Mefferd, Cyler Miller, Wade Sheets, Braden VanCleave
Girls Basketball
Gold: Emily Bauer, Hannah Bowen, Brady Guest, Ally McCoy, Leslie Skelton, Claire Zaleski
Silver: Lyvia Black, Paige Motycka
DELPHOS JEFFERSON
Cheerleading
Gold: Megan Cooley, Abbigail German, Shayna Sanchez, Lauren Grothaus
Silver: Taylor Coronado, Brooke Rice
Boys Basketball
Gold: Trey Smith, Jace Stockwell, Brenen Auer
Silver: Ryan Goergens, Grant Wallace, Drew Riess
Girls Basketball
Gold: Bailey Gorman, Jessica Pimpas, Taylor Stroh, Macy Wallace, Sarah Miller, Devyn Carder
Silver: McKenzie Hammons
Wrestling
Gold: Hunter Binkley, Andrew Foust, Wyatt Place, Conner Anspach
Silver: Lane Bennett, Andrez McLelland Reed
LINCOLNVIEW
Cheerleading
Gold: Kershin Pavel, Kelsey Brenneman, Kaitlyn Brenneman, Allie Crow, Kylie Hohman
Silver: Dakota Hammons
Boys Basketball
Gold: Dustin Hale, Trevor Neate, Hayden Ludwig, Austin Leeth, Chandler Adams, Derek Youtsey, Caden Ringwald, Joe Hansen-Baun
Silver: Josh Leiter, Hunter Blankemeyer
Girls Basketball
Gold: Ashton Bowersock, Alena Looser, Frankie Carey, Kayla Schimmoeller, Olivia Gorman, Alana Williams, Allison Warnement, Lakin Brant
Silver: Katly Wendel
Wrestling
Silver: Nadia Pardon, Grant Slusher
PAULDING
Cheerleading
Gold: Taylor Schooley, Kynsie Etzler, Jordan Shull, Haley Porter, Sierra Bullard, Molly Meeker, Emily Knodel
Boys Basketball
Gold: Corbin Edwards, Nathan Gee, Alex Arellano, Jarrett Sitton, Preston Ingol, Preston Johanns, Marcus Miller
Silver: Lucas Hanenkratt, Griffin Harder
Girls Basketball
Gold: Samantha Meggison, Allison Arend, Skyler McCullough, Faith Vogel, Kaylen Hale, Audrey Manz, Asia Arellano, Bri Townley
Wrestling
Gold: Jordan Weidenhamer, Charles Clappsaddle
Silver: Hunter Powell, Ryan Woodring
SPENCERVILLE
Cheerleading
Gold: Rebecca Fett, Allyson Pugin
Silver: Halie Buggert, Adrian Johnson, Kayla Osting, Kennedy Sharp
Boys Basketball
Gold: Bailey Croft, Griffen Croft, Zach Goecke
Silver: Mason Nourse
Girls Basketball
Gold: Jenna Henline, Julie Mulholland, Caitlyn Propst, Jayden Smith, Tiffany Work
Wrestling
Silver: Gage Bellows, Peyton Ford, Caleb Sutherland
4/6 Baseball Scores
Allen East 12 Upper Scioto Valley 3
Bath at Bluffton
Continental at Columbus Grove
Fort Jennings 8 Crestview 8 (susp. in 7th inn.)
4/5 Baseball Scores
McComb 14 Ada 1, 6 inn.
Arlington 4 Allen East 3, 8 inn.
Bluffton 8 Arcadia 2
Ottoville 7 Columbus Grove 2
Crestview 7 Parkway 3
Miller City 4 Delphos Jefferson 3
Ayersville at Lincolnview
Delphos St. John’s 11 Spencerville 1, 5 inn.
4/5 Softball Scores
McComb at Ada
Botkins at Allen East
Arcadia 8 Bluffton 3
Columbus Grove 16 Ottoville 7
Crestview 8 Hicksville 1
Antwerp 5 Delphos Jefferson 4
Paulding 3 Ayersville 2
Parkway 11 Spencerville 1, 5 inn.
4/5 Boys Tennis Scores
Ada 5 Fostoria 0
Bluffton 4 Napoleon 1
4/4 Softball Scores
Ada at Marion Local (ppd)
Kenton at Allen East
Elida at Bluffton
Columbus Grove at Ayersville
Crestview at Bellmont (Indiana) (ppd)
Coldwater 8 Lincolnview 6
4/4 Boys Tennis Scores
Bluffton 5 Defiance 0
4/2 Baseball Scores
Upper Scioto Valley 12 Ada 2, 5 inn.
Upper Scioto Valley 12 Ada 2, 5 inn.
Van Buren 8 Bluffton 3
4/1 Track & Field Results
Liberty-Benton Relays
Boys (8 teams): 7. Bluffton 25
Girls (8 teams): 6. Bluffton 34
Complete Results
Lady Commodore Invite (6 teams)
1. Ada 116, 2. Spencerville 107
Team Results | Individual Results
3/31 Softball Scores
Ada at Cory-Rawson
Allen East at Liberty-Benton (ppd)
Ottawa-Glandorf at Bluffton (ppd to 5/4)
Columbus Grove at McComb (ppd)
Crestview at Van Wert (ppd to 5/4)
Kalida at Delphos Jefferson (ppd)
Minster at Lincolnview (ppd)
Paulding at Wayne Trace (ppd)
3/30 Boys Tennis Scores
Shawnee 4 Ada 1
Bluffton 3 Elida 2
3/29 Baseball Scores
Arcadia 17 Ada 3, 6 inn.
Bluffton 9 Carey 4
Elida 13 Columbus Grove 3, 5 inn.
Delphos Jefferson 7 Riverdale 2
Fort Recovery 12 Lincolnview 0, 5 inn.
Fairview 6 Paulding 1
Parkway 12 Spencerville 2
3/29 Softball Scores
Ada 12 Arcadia 2, 5 inn.
Elida 13 Allen East 2, 5 inn.
Bluffton 10 Carey 3
Van Wert 13 Delphos Jefferson 0
Marion Local at Lincolnview (ppd)
Bryan 12 Paulding 2
3/29 Boys Tennis Scores
Ada 3 Bath 2
St. Marys 4 Bluffton 1