Official Athletic Website | BlufftonPirates.com
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
2015 OHSAA Football Computer Rankings – Week 4
Division V Region 16
24. Paulding
Division VI Region 20
1. Columbus Grove
Division VI Region 22
5. Spencerville, 8. Delphos Jefferson, 9. Bluffton, 15. Allen East
Division VII Region 24
9. Crestview,
Division VII Region 26
7. Ada
NWC Football Leaders & Stats – Week 4
Team Leaders
Team Offense
Team Rushing: Spencerville 452.5
Team Passing: Ada 282.3
Team Total Offense: Spencerville 487.0
Scoring Offense: Spencerville 46.8
Team Defense
Team Rushing Defense: Spencerville 41.0
Team Passing Defense: Bluffton 81.3
Total Team Defense: Columbus Grove 200.0
Scoring Defense: Bluffton 9.5
Turnover Ratio: Bluffton +11
Individual Leaders
Individual Offense per Game
Rushing Yards: Zach Goecke, Spencerville 187.8
Passing Yards: Seth Conley, Ada 271.0
Passing Efficiency: Mason Nourse, Spencerville 237.43
Receiving Yards: Blake Ansley, Ada 81.8
Receptions: Blake Ansley, Ada 9.0
Scoring: Zach Goecke, Spencerville 54 points
Individual Defense
Interceptions: 10 tied with 2
Individual Special Teams
Punting: Spencer Miller, Allen East 42.8
Kickoff Returns: Preston Ingol, Paulding 174 yards
Punt Returns: Josh Teman, Delphos Jefferson 71 yards
9/22 NWC Girls Soccer Scores
Allen East 18 Crestview 0
Non-Conference:
Fort Jennings 5 Bluffton 0
9/22 NWC Volleyball Scores
Ada 3 Spencerville 0
Paulding 3 Allen East 0
Bluffton 3 Lincolnview 0
Crestview 3 Delphos Jefferson 0
Non-Conference:
Columbus Grove at Lima Central Catholic
9/22 Girls Golf Scores
Bluffton 212, Waynesfield-Goshen 230
9/22 Girls Tennis Scores
Bluffton 5 Van Wert 0
9/21 NWC Boys Golf Scores
Crestview 192, Ada 278
Paulding 194, Ada 278
Crestview 192, Bluffton 234
Paulding 194, Bluffton 234
Bluffton 234, Ada 278
Allen East 179, Delphos Jefferson 216
Lincolnview 170, Delphos Jefferson 216
Spencerville 194, Delphos Jefferson 216
Non-Conference:
Columbus Grove 197, Leipsic 242
9/21 Girls Tennis Scores
Ada 5 Bath 0
Bluffton at St. Marys
9/18 & 9/19 NWC Football Scoreboard
Spencerville 35 Ada 7, final
Bluffton 34 Paulding 10, final
Columbus Grove 18 Crestview 0, final
9/19
Delphos Jefferson 19 Allen East 7, final
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9/19 Cross Country Results
O-G Blue/Gold Invitational
Boys Blue Division (18 teams)
14. Paulding 336, 16. Bluffton 466
Team Results | Individual Results
Boys Gold Division (16 teams)
1. Lincolnview 59, 6. Crestview 142, 10. Spencerville 281
Team Results | Individual Results
Girls Gold Division (16 teams)
3. Lincolnview 99, 7. Crestview 182, 12. Spencerville 278
Team Results | Individual Results
9/19 Boys Golf Scores
Antwerp Invitational (10 teams)
1. Allen East 315, 2. Lincolnview 325, 6. Crestview 368, 9. Paulding 381, 10. Bluffton 456
9/19 Boys Soccer Scores
Celina 2 Bluffton 0
Lincolnview 2 Fairlawn 2
9/19 Volleyball Scores
OIO Bath Invitational
1st Round: Parkway 2 Columbus Grove 0
Consolation Semifinal: Columbus Grove 2 Bryan 0
4th/6th Place: Smithville defeated Columbus Grove
Tri-Meet
Kalida 2 Crestview 1
Antwerp 2 Crestview 1
Bluffton 3 Elida 0
9/17 Cross Country Results
Riverdale Invitational
Boys (7 teams)
6. Bluffton 105
Complete Results
Girls (3 teams)
Bluffton NTS
Complete Results
9/17 NWC Boys Golf Scores
Allen East 173, Bluffton 229
Allen East 173, Paulding 178
Allen East 173, Spencerville 192