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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
11/28 Girls Basketball Scores
Allen East 45 Waynesfield-Goshen 37
Bluffton 63 Fort Jennings 44
Ottoville 74 Lincolnview 24
11/27 Boys Basketball Scores
Allen East 67 New Bremen 63
Perry 41 Bluffton 37
Crestview 54 Van Wert 43
Delphos Jefferson 87 Vanlue 26
Paulding 55 Continental 41
Spencerville 64 St. Henry 41
11/24 Girls Basketball Scores
Ada 65 Cory-Rawson 14
Upper Scioto Valley 64 Bluffton 48
Columbus Grove 65 Shawnee 28
Delphos Jefferson at Fairview
Antwerp 56 Paulding 41
Coldwater 48 Spencerville 34
2015 NWC Fall Scholar Athletes
Scholar athletes are determined as follows:
ADA
Cheerleading – Gold: Anabel Alexander, Rylee Webb, Ashley Breidenbach, Alex Waugh, Lyric Jones, Ivy Fisher, Emma Jameson, Brooklyn Rudasill, Lexus Lunguy
Boys Cross Country – Gold: Andrew Robey, Eric Armbrecht
Boys Cross Country – Silver: Keaton Kipker
Girls Cross Country – Gold: Alexandra Boyadzhiev, Mara Guyton, Olivia Guyton, Jil Wolber
Football – Gold: Blake Ansley, Owen Conley, Aaron Everhart, Seth Conley, Chase Sumner, Jake Agin, Hunter Purdy, Nathan Mattson, Noah Mattson, Jackson Conrad, Erryk Katayama, Weston Robinson
Football – Silver: Jordan Bailey, Trent Jolliff, Coleten Lee, Cole East, Mason Klingler, Ethan Swaney
Boys Golf – Gold: Jake Colwell, Brice Ferguson, Cade Mullins
Boys Golf – Silver: Taylor Ramey
Boys Soccer – Gold: John Allen, Noah Pinkney, Johnathan Rettig, William Jolliff Jr., Logan Williams, Terry Sheridan, Nate Allen, Miguel Jordan,
Brendan Sheridan, Will Allen, Rylan Hissong, Jacob Okuly
Boys Soccer – Silver: Noah Garmon, Hayden Pitts
Girls Soccer – Gold: Makayla Callahan, Tatum Kilgallon, Kaitlyn Long, Rielyn Castle, Grace Nelson, Tiffany Purdy, Sidney Faine, Caitlyn Stover, Allison Dotson, Audrey Hazelton
Girls Soccer – Silver: Morgan Roberts, Madison Preston, Makenna Callahan
Tennis – Gold: Calle Young, Casey Swick, Olivia Gonder, Mackenzie Wills, Cheyenne Wells, Meredith Morgan, Meredith Marshall, Libbie Milks
Tennis – Silver: Alex James, Hailey Maier, Shelby Higgins
Volleyball – Gold: Melina Woods, Megan Simon, Morgan Sutton, Claire Toland, Rachel Wildman, Katey Stuart, Ashley Sumner, Haley Wyss
Volleyball – Silver: Madisyn Gossard
ALLEN EAST
Cheerleading – Gold: Dalen Foster, Maddie Friesdner, Destiney Goble, Taylor Guiterez, Kayla Redman, Kasey Reneau, Kassidy Reneau, Katelyn Richardson, Morgan Zellmann
Cheerleading – Silver: Caley Mason
Boys Cross Country – Gold: Dakota Clark, Justin Frueh
Boys Cross Country – Silver: Corey Spees
Girls Cross Country – Gold: Alyssa Bowerman, Lauren Criblez, Alyssa Young
Girls Cross Country – Silver: Caitlyn Spees
Football – Gold: Caleb Austin, Schuyler Caprella, Logan Emerick, Travis Goodin, Nick Kaiser, Konner Kranz, Austin Louth, Luke Perkins, Blake Stevens, Brent Wilson
Football – Silver: Zane Bowerman, Cody Musselman, Logan Schick, Caleb Smelcer
Boys Golf – Gold: Parker Frey, Nick Phillips
Girls Golf – Gold: Ariel Schantz
Boys Soccer – Gold: Landon Gossard, Christian Hedrick, James Hunt, Dylan Koehlinger, Brayden Newland, Brock Spencer, Evan Stover, Colton Truex
Boys Soccer – Silver: Daniel Brown, Dalton Calvert, Dalton Clum, Ethan Grant, Ryan LeSure, Ethan Reichenbach
Girls Soccer – Gold: Mallory Austin, Leah Casey, Alan’na Diepenbrock, Makinsey Helser, Madison Houston, Alexis McCluer, Kassidy McKeever, Kasey Reneau, Kassidy Reneau, Allyson Richardson, Gabrielle Scott, Savannah Silone, Sophia Silone, Madison Staley
Girls Soccer – Silver: Lori Bassett, Abby Garver, Mya Gossard, Jade Meyer
Volleyball – Gold: Taylor Brown, Kyra Clark, Sierra Downing, Courtney Harris, Alexa Hawk, Adriane Hensley, Gracie Howard, Madison Jacobs, Kelli Leis, Megan Niemeyer, Morgan Niemeyer, Spencer Stippich
Volleyball – Silver: Abby Kennedy, Sydney Rex
BLUFFTON
Cheerleading – Gold: Georgia Owen, Shyanne Mortimer, Allison Wise, Kylee Leugers, Victoria Hover, Kaity King
Cheerleading – Silver: Maddie Soper, Lydia Skelly
Boys Cross Country – Gold: Adam Wannemacher, Seth Andreas, Jacob Spencer, Brice Metzger, Jack Marcum
Girls Cross Country – Gold: Sydney Hoff, Elizabeth Nisly
Football – Gold: Mitchell Ault, Justin Haggard, Carrick Lancaster, Joel Siefker, Misha Groman, Sam Crisp, Zach Little, Blake Sampson, Dylan Pletcher
Football – Silver: Brady Basinger, Jason Bracy, Owen Bischoff, Dakota Bricker, Kaleb Jefferson, Dustin Falk
Boys Golf – Gold: Tyler McLaughlin, Jared Metzger
Boys Golf – Silver: Jordan Siefer, Aaron Belcher
Girls Golf – Gold: Kayleigh Coughlan, Alivia Koenig, Kennedy Coughlan, Mara Minnig
Boys Soccer – Gold: Eli Bourassa, Josh Begg, Phillip Tatarkov, Tucker Routson, Douglas Nester, Antony Kingsley, Tristan Smucker, Cole Harlow, Trevor Bunch, Isaac Andreas, Christopher Harnish, Jack Burrell, Levi Smith
Boys Soccer – Silver: Zach Basinger, Austin Maroscher
Girls Soccer – Gold: Abbey Gambrell, Averey Rumer, Kayla Kindle, Leah Conley, Abbie Parkins, Kelli Leugers, Jayme Siefer, Jadyn Barhorst, Katie Burkholder, Sydney Staton, Ana Spiridigliozzi, Sarah Theisen, Anna Fredritz, Hannah Conley, Alyssa Snider , Brooke Koontz
Girls Soccer – Silver: Sierra Ribley, Ashley Augsburger
Tennis – Gold: Katie Wright, Lucie Fett, Brielle Hamilton, Sara Bertka, Julianna Hotmire, Maggie Fett, Justine Mitchell
Tennis – Silver: Baylee Liddick, Ilene Owen
Volleyball – Gold: Abby Tuttle, Haley Baker, Emily Metzger, Andie Schmutz, Katie Prater
Volleyball – Silver: Emily Stratton, Haley Pinks, Alicia Schmutz, Samantha Fruchey
COLUMBUS GROVE
Cheerleading – Gold: Kylie Coffey, Madison Nusbaum, Lauren Roose
Cheerleading – Silver: Kylie Muter, Alyssa Ridinger
Boys Cross Country – Gold: Ryan Price
Boys Cross Country – Silver: Grant Mumaugh, Cam Caton, Preston Brubaker, Austin Sager
Girls Cross Country – Gold: Kirsten Malsam, Gracyn Stechschulte, Julia Bogart, Leah Myerholtz, Taylor Ellerbrock, Kaitlyn Price
Football – Gold: Aiden Fortman, Baily Clement, Jake Utendorf, Adam Birkemeier, Reid Stechschulte, Grant Cassidy, Enoch Jones
Football – Silver: Logan Ridenour, Lachlan Clymer, Logan Diller, Rayne Sharrits, Rece Roney, Andrew Nichols, Brandon Grigsby, Owen Fuerst, Caleb Barrientes
Boys Golf – Silver: Wyatt Mayberry
Volleyball – Gold: Robyn Schumacher, McKenzie Clymer, Mykala Roman, Rylee Sybert, Lauren Birkemeier, Renee Schroeder, Samantha Rosengarten
Volleyball – Silver: Jade Clement, Paige Bellman
CRESTVIEW
Cheerleading – Gold: Janie Boroff, Sydnee Gamble, Katie Hughes, Autumn Slusser, Chelsea Taylor
Cheerleading – Silver: Alex Boroff, Lauren Brecht, Dreama Hampton, Emma Leary, Kelsey Rothgeb
Boys Cross Country – Gold: Caleb Bagley, Andrew Boley, Adam Saylor, Dylan Sparks
Boys Cross Country – Silver: Cody Mefferd, Gabe Smith
Girls Cross Country – Gold: Ashley Bowen, Brooke Ripley, Lauren Schumm, Megan Sherman, Leslie Skelton, Nevada Smith
Football – Gold: Derek Biro, Braden Brecht, Chase Clark, Luke Gerardot, Joel Germann, Nick Henry, Drew Kline, Payton Knittle, Jordan Miller, Ford Tatum
Football – Sillver: Chandler Grubb, Cyler Miller, Sage Schaffner, Grant Schlagbaum
Boys Golf – Gold: Connor Lautzenheiser, Kaleb Myers, Brett Schumm, Ronnie Schumm
Boys Golf – Silver: Jacob Bowman, Kalieb Hanicq
Girls Soccer – Gold: Kara Strabbing, Alyssa Taylor, Maddi Tracey, Chelsi Young
Girls Soccer – Silver: Harleigh Friemoth, Katelyn McClure, Siera Wood
Volleyball – Gold: Abigail Bagley, Maci Baker, Sydney Bowen, Ashley Dealey, Brady Guest, Katie McClure, Tianna Rager
Volleyball – Silver: Lyvia Black, Haley Helm, Ally McCoy, Dani Ray, Claire Zaleski
DELPHOS JEFFERSON
Cheerleading – Gold: Sami Klint, Sarah Fitch, Lindsey Jettinghoff, Kaytlin Ward
Cheerleading – Silver: Bria McClure, Maddie Smith, Kiersten Teman, Sophie Wilson, Brooke Rice, Kyrstin Warnecke
Football – Gold: Michael Cline, Noah Illig, Bryce Lindeman, Gage Mercer, Adam Rode, Easton Siefker, Christian Stemen, Cole Arroyo, Hunter Binkley, Corey Dudgeon, Jace Stockwell, Brenen Auer
Football – Silver: Corbin Betz, Tristan Fetzer, Ryan Goergens, Dylan Hicks, Zac Scirocco, Grant Wallace, Nick Long, Drew Riess, Drake Schmitt, Troy Dudgeon, Tyler Shrider, Davion Tyson
Boys Golf – Gold: Connor Berelsman, Andrew Foust, Tristen Moore, Tyler Klint, Nathan Pohlman
Boys Golf – Silver: Evan Mox, Alex Theobald
Girls Golf – Gold: Brooke Gallmeier
Girls Soccer – Gold: Logan Hamilton, Jessica Pimpas, Kiya Wollenhaupt, Kendal Marquiss, Rylee Heiing, Victoria Redmon
Girls Soccer – Silver: Alexa Marlow, Makaya Dunning, Mackenzie Hammons, Abby Parkins, Addison Schimmoeller, Cheyanna Scirocco, Sierra Marlow, Madsion McConnahea, Avery Mercer
Volleyball – Gold: Claire Thompson, Devyn Carder, Kristina Claypool, Maggie Kimmett, Sarah Miller, Macy Wallace
Volleyball – Silver: Dani Harman
LINCOLNVIEW
Boys Cross Country – Gold: Colton Snyder, Trevor Neate, Austin Elick, Andrew Fickert, Alek Bowersock,
Boys Cross Country – Silver: Karter Tow, Jacob Keysor
Girls Cross Country – Gold: Anna Gorman, Abbie Enyart, Miah Katalenas, Alena Looser, Trinity Welch, Brayden Langdon, Rylee Byrne, Madeline Snyder
Boys Golf – Gold: Joshah Rager, Derek Youtsey, Nick Motycka, Braden Thatcher
Boys Golf – Silver: Ryan Moody, Jaden Youtsey
Girls Golf – Gold: Macala Ashbaugh, Makenzie Kraft, McKenzie Davis, Madison Shepherd, Marissa Miller
Girls Soccer – Gold: Brooke Schroeder, Autumn Proctor, Savannah Bigham, Grace Gorman, Frankie Carey, Olivia Gorman, Sydni Thatcher, Haley Pollock, Allie Crow, Nykeely Billingham
Girls Soccer – Silver: Haley Overholt, Allison Warnement
Boys Soccer – Gold: Austin Leeth, Hayden Ludwig, John Mason, Cory Miller, Keli Ralston, Chandler Adams, Braxten Robey, Ethan Swallow, Kyle Wallis
Boys Soccer – Silver: Cole Schmersal, Louie Crow, Hannes Wistrom, Jared Pollock, Brendan Hanf, Logan Williams
Volleyball – Gold: Ashton Bowersock, Lakin Brant, Kaitlyn Brenneman, Elizabeth Lammers, Kayla Schimmoeller, Carly Wendel, Katlyn Wendel, Alana Williams
Volleyball – Silver: Morgan Miller
PAULDING
Cheerleading – Gold: Emily Knodel, Taylor Schooley, Molly Meeker, Kynsie Etzler, Jordan Shull, Hailey Porter
Cheerleading – Silver: Katie Wesley, Sierra Bullard
Boys Cross Country – Gold: Carson Shull, Shawn Jackson, Michael Kohart, Lucas Arend, Dayton Pracht
Boys Cross Country – Silver: Bailey Manz, Simeon Shepherd
Girls Cross Country – Gold: Mary Cate Panico, Abbie McMichael, Emilee Ringler
Football – Gold: Corbin Edwards, Jarrett Sitton, Zach Buchman, Branson Mink, Preston Ingol, Preston Johanns, Nathan Gee, Aaron Horstman, Colton Lloyd, Devin Gee, Hunter Vogel, Ethan Matty
Football – Silver: James Mourey, Tyler Nichols, Kameron Echols, Hunter Powell
Girls Soccer – Gold: Victoria Bradford, Megan Reineck, Allison Arend, Christine Clappsaddle, Daleigh Davis, Paige Fitzwater, Morrisa Rue, Brooke Weidenhamer, Kaylee Plummer
Girls Soccer – Silver: Destiny Dangler-Reed, Angel Escalera
Boys Soccer – Gold: Matthew Martines, Ben Stuck, Kaleb Goshia, William Deisler, Michael Dangler, Brian Matson, Cameron Strahley, Ryan Woodring, Jared Paschall, Cullen Wenzlick, Josh Trausch
Boys Soccer – Silver: Griffin Harder, PJ Wharry
Boys Golf – Gold: Cade McGarvey, Fletcher Cook, Isaac Baldwin, Jaret Miller
Boys Golf – Silver: Westen Phlipot
Girls Golf – Gold: Leona Aldred
Volleyball – Gold: Kristen Schilt, Kelsey Beck, Jaycie Varner, Faith Vogel, Cassidy Posey, Audrey Manz, Skyler McCullough
Volleyball – Silver: Taylor March, Sam Meggison, Arianna Posey
SPENCERVILLE
Cheerleading – Gold: Emma Bertram, Gabrielle Goecke, Carliegh Hefner, Grace Hollar, Jayden Maier, Sophia Nourse, Amanda Schwartz, Kennedy Sharp
Cheerleading – Silver: Alivia McMichael, Kayla Osting
Boys Cross Country – Gold: Robert Modic
Boys Cross Country – Silver: Kalob Pitson, Ed Smith, Hunter Stephen, Matthew Wood
Girls Cross Country – Gold: Jayden Smith, Destiney Fiely, Jenna Henline, Julie Mulholland
Girls Cross Country – Silver: Haley Volbert
Football – Gold: Evan Barnett, Lucas Carpenter, Cody Dickson, Peyton Ford, Nick Freewalt, Hunter French, Zach Goecke, Wyatt Krouskop, Mason Nourse, Christopher Picker, Evan Pugh, Trenton Schwartz
Football – Silver: Damien Corso, Keaton Lotz, Dakota Prichard, Calvin Wilson
Boys Golf – Gold: Logan Core, Collin Davis
Boys Golf – Silver: Mitchell Youngpeter
Boys Soccer – Gold: Brandon Bockey, Bailey Croft, Griffen Croft, Christina Emery, Carliegh Hefner, Riley Klaus, Terence “Keith” Nielsen, Madison Pugh, Austin Rex, Thad Ringwald, Justin Thiery
Boys Soccer – Silver: Gage Bellows, Chandler Kahle, Jacob Litsey, Zach Ringwald, Cole Ward, David Wisher, Alexis Wolfe
Tennis – Gold: Kaylee Davis
Volleyball – Gold: Allison Adams, Grace Bowling, Olivia Clark, Maggie Patterson, Allyson Pugin, Abbygayle Satterfield, Sydney Shaffer, Tiffany Work, Emily Zak
Volleyball – Silver: Jenson Nagy
11/21 Girls Basketball Scores
McDonald’s Holiday Tournament
Consolation: Allen East 62 Cory-Rawson 29
Championship: Arlington 78 Bluffton 45
Ottoville 55 Crestview 37
Lincolnview 43 Continental 29
Fort Jennings 43 Spencerville 35
11/20 Girls Basketball Scores
McDonald’s Holiday Tournament
Arlington 57 Allen East 23
Bluffton 74 Cory-Rawson 14
Delphos Jefferson 42 Delphos St. John’s 38
Bluffton looking for football, volleyball & cross country coaches.
Bluffton High School is looking for a Varsity Head Coach for Football, Volleyball, and Cross Country.
Interested applicants should send resume and cover letter to Alex Hanna:
Email:
[email protected]
Mail:
106 West College Ave.
Bluffton, OH 45817
2015 NWC Scholastic Bowl Results
Paulding won the Northwest Conference Scholastic Bowl competition with a 7-1 record in matches held at Delphos Jefferson High School. Bluffton, Jefferson and Spencerville tied for 2nd with 5-3 records in the competition followed by Ada, Crestview, Columbus Grove, Lincolnview and Allen East.
Standings for varsity and jv teams are below:
Varsity
1. Paulding 7-1
2. Bluffton 5-3
2. Delphos Jefferson 5-3
2. Spencerville 5-3
5. Ada 4-4
5. Crestview 4-4
7. Columbus Grove 3-5
7. Lincolnview 3-5
9. Allen East 1-7
Junior Varsity
1. Paulding 5-1
2. Crestview 4-2
3. Allen East 4-3
3. Lincolnview 4-3
5. Ada 4-4
6. Spencerville 3-3
7. Delphos Jefferson 2-4
8. Columbus Grove 2-5
Bluffton’s Samantha Fruchey signed to play softball at Malone University.
Bluffton High School senior Samantha Fruchey signed a letter of intent to play softball for the Malone University Pioneers, in Canton, Ohio. Sami will join Coach Kathryn Bzdafka and the Pioneer softball team this fall. In her time at Bluffton, Sami has been a standout on the Volleyball and Softball teams, earning all Northwest Conference honors in both sports. Sami’s success also extends beyond athletics. She is an honor roll student, a Northwest Conference Scholar Athlete, and a member of the Northwest Conference Sportsmanship Committee. Samantha also attends Emmanuel United Church of Christ, coaches youth softball pitchers, and works at Chiles-Lehman Funeral Home in Bluffton.
Those present at today’s ceremony:
Kelli Fruchey – Mother
Brad Fruchey – Father
Cole Fruchey – Brother
Tony Rumer – Bluffton’s Head Softball Coach
Mike Frey – Club Softball Coach
Tom & Linda Benroth – Grandparents
Jerry & Nancy Trip – Grandparents
Kim Worcester – Aunt
Terri Baer – Aunt
2015 NWC Football All-Conference Teams
Delphos Jefferson head coach Chris Sommers was selected as the Coach of the Year for the second year in a row in all-conference selection voting by coaches at a meeting in Delphos on Monday. Jefferson won the conference title by defeating Spencerville in the final game of the year to finish the year with a 7-0 league win/loss record.
Jefferson senior, Dalton Hicks, was voted NWC Defensive Player of the Year and Spencerville senior, Zach Goecke, was voted NWC Offensive Player of the Year. Hicks was selected as a first team all-conference linebacker for the second year in a row. Goecke was selected as a first-team choice at running back for the second consecutive year.
Delphos Jefferson, Spencerville, Ada and Crestview have all qualifed for the state football playoffs. On Friday, Nov. 5, Ada will travel to DeGraff Riverside and Crestview will travel to McComb for initial playoff action. Jefferson and Spencerville will meet at Stadium Park in Delphos for a rematch of their week 10 game on Saturday evening, Nov. 7.
First Team Offense
Quarterback
Mitchell Ault – Bluffton – Senior
Running Back
Zach Goecke – Spencerville – Senior
Hunter Binkley – Delphos Jefferson – Junior
Calvin Wilson – Spencerville – Junior
Receiver
Blake Ansley – Ada – Senior
Aiden Fortman – Columbus Grove – Senior
Dakota Bricker – Bluffton – Sophomore
Offensive Line
Noah Illig – Delphos Jefferson – Senior
Evan Pugh – Spencerville – Senior
Rece Roney – Columbus Grove – Junior
Logan Emerick – Allen East – Senior
Jarrett Sitton – Paulding – Senior
First Team Defense
Defensive Line
Bryce Lindeman – Delphos Jefferson – Senior
Dakota Prichard – Spencerville – Junior
Rece Roney – Columbus Grove – Junior
Coleton Lee – Ada – Senior
Linebacker
Dalton Hicks – Delphos Jefferson – Senior
Blake Ansley – Ada – Senior
Zach Goecke – Spencerville – Senior
Jordan Miller – Crestview – Senior
Defensive Back
Jace Stockwell – Delphos Jefferson – Junior
Drew Reiss – Delphos Jefferson – Junior
Chase Sumner – Ada – Sophomore
Caleb Smelcer – Allen East – Junior
Specialist
Trent Jolliff – Punter – Ada – Junior
2nd Team Offense
Quarterback
Jace Stockwell – Delphos Jefferson – Junior
Running Back
Caleb Smelcer – Allen East – Junior
Jordan Miller – Crestview – Senior
Brenen Auer – Delphos Jefferson – Sophomore
Receiver
Braden Van Cleave – Crestview – Junior
Grant Wallace – Delphos Jefferson – Senior
Luke Perkins – Allen East – Senior
Offensive Line
Evan Barnett – Spencerville – Senior
Chase Harman – Delphos Jefferson – Junior
Justin Shoemaker – Ada – Senior
Coleton Lee – Ada – Senior
Austin Louth – Allen East – Senior
Second Team Defense
Defensive Line
Wyatt Krouskop – Spencerville – Senior
Logan Emerick – Allen East – Senior
Adam Rode – Delphos Jefferson – Senior
Brandt Follas – Columbus Grove – Senior
Linebacker
Jordan Bailey – Ada – Junior
Hunter Binkley – Delphos Jefferson – Junior
Evan Pugh – Spencerville – Senior
Andrew Nichols – Columbus Grove – Senior
Defensive Back
Mason Nourse – Spencerville – Senior
Josh Teman – Delphos Jefferson – Senior
Ryan Goergens – Delphos Jefferson – Senior
Cody Dickson – Spencerville – Junior
Specialist
Jordan Miller – Punter/Kicker/Returner – Crestview – Senior
Honorable Mention Offense
Quarterback
Spencer Miller – Allen East – Junior
Reid Stechschulte – Columbus Grove – Junior
Running Back
Dustin Falk – Bluffton – Junior
Logan Schick – Allen East – Senior
Chris Picker – Spencerville – Sophomore
Michael Cline – Delphos Jefferson – Senior
Receiver
Sam Crisp – Bluffton – Senior
Ryan Goergens – Delphos Jefferson – Senior
Damien Corso – Spencerville – Senior
Baily Clement – Columbus Grove – Senior
Offensive Line
Jake Utendorf – Columbus Grove – Senior
Damon Jenkins – Spencerville – Junior
Konner Krantz – Allen East – Senior
Blake Stevens – Allen East – Senior
Honorable Mention Defense
Defensive Line
Sam Crisp – Bluffton – Senior
Carter Brown – Crestview – Senior
Jesse Erevia – Allen East – Junior
Alec Ingram – Crestview – Junior
Davion Tyson – Delphos Jefferson – Sophomore
Nick Freewalt – Spencerville – Junior
Linebacker
Kaleb Jefferson – Bluffton – Sophomore
Brenen Auer – Delphos Jefferson – Sophomore
Logan Schick – Allen East – Senior
Mitchell Ault – Bluffton – Senior
Jarrett Sitton – Paulding – Senior
Cameron Doster – Paulding – Junior
Hunter French – Spencerville – Senior
Brent Wilson – Allen East – Junior
Defensive Back
Branson Minck – Paulding – Senior
Luke Perkins – Allen East – Senior
Drew Kline – Crestview – Freshman
Shane Gipson – Allen East – Junior
Specialist
Preston Ingol – Returner – Paulding – Junior
Dustin Falk – Returner – Bluffton – Junior
Final 2015 NWC Football Leaders & Stats
Team Leaders
Team Offense
First Downs: Spencerville 19.2
Team Rushing: Spencerville 408.4
Team Passing: Ada 243.2
Team Total Offense: Spencerville 447.9
Fumbles Lost: Bluffton 3
Interceptions: Spencerville & Delphos Jefferson 1
Turnovers: Delphos Jefferson 8
Scoring Offense: Spencerville 42.9
Team Defense
First Downs Allowed: Delphos Jefferson 9.6
Team Rushing Defense: Spencerville 96.2
Team Passing Defense: Paulding 102.7
Total Team Defense: Delphos Jefferson 199.1
Fumbles Recovered: Ada 13
Interceptions: Spencerville 19
Turnovers Forced: Ada 29
Scoring Defense: Delphos Jefferson 9.0
Turnover Ratio: Bluffton +15
Individual Leaders
Individual Offense per Game
Rushing Yards: Zach Goecke, Spencerville 182.9
Rushing TD’s: Zach Goecke, Spencerville 24
Rushing Yards per Carry: Zach Goecke, Spencerville 9.3
Passing Yards: Mitchell Ault, Bluffton 157.6
Passing Efficiency: Jace Stockwell, Delphos Jefferson 240.11
Passing TD’s: Mitchell Ault, Bluffton 17
Receiving Yards: Blake Ansley, Ada 96.5
Receptions: Blake Ansley, Ada 8.6
Receiving TD’s: Blake Ansley, Ada; Caleb Smelcer, Allen East; Aidan Fortman, Columbus Grove & Jordan Bailey, Ada 6
Scoring: Zach Goecke, Spencerville 146 points
Individual Defense
Interceptions: Trent Jolliff, Ada & Chase Sumner, Ada 6
Individual Special Teams
Punting (min 10 attempts): Dakota Pritchard, Spencerville 35.6
Kickoff Returns: Jordan Miller, Crestview 467 yards
Punt Returns: Dustin Falk, Bluffton 142 yards
2015 OHSAA Football Computer Rankings – Week 10
The final weekly OHSAA Football Computer Rankings were released and 4 NWC schools are in the playoffs after finishing in the top 8 in their region.
Division V Region 16
26. Paulding
Division VI Region 20
13. Columbus Grove
Division VI Region 22
3. Delphos Jefferson, 6. Spencerville, 9. Bluffton, 13. Allen East
Division VII Region 24
8. Crestview
Division VII Region 26
5. Ada
10/31 OHSAA Cross Country Regionals
Division III Regional at Tiffin
(Top four teams and those individuals that finish in the top 16 advance to the state.)
Boys
3. Lincolnview 144, 9. Columbus Grove 209, 12. Crestview 256
Individual State Qualifiers: 15. Preston Brubaker, Columbus Grove
Complete Results
Girls
8. Lincolnview 232, 12. Columbus Grove 264
Individual State Qualifiers: none
Complete Results
10/31 OHSAA Boys Soccer Districts
Division III District Championship at Kalida
Fort Jennings 1 Bluffton 0
10/30 NWC Football Scoreboard
Ada 21 Allen East 6 Video Highlights
Bluffton 10 Columbus Grove 7 Video Highlights
Crestview 42 Paulding 20 Video Highlights
Delphos Jefferson 26 Spencerville 10 Video Highlights
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