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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
2011 OHSAA State Wrestling Tournament
Division III
Participants | Brackets | Pairings | Results
119: Brandon McCormick, Lima Central Catholic: Lost in 2nd Consolation Round
130: Colt Lovejoy, Allen East – 7th place in the State
140: Zach Wilson, Bluffton – 4th place in the State
160: J.R. Conyers, Allen East – lost in the Consolation 1st Round
171: Cody Lovejoy, Allen East – 6th place in the State
189: David Gremling, Lima Central Catholic – lost in the Consolation 2nd Round
215: Curtis Miller, Delphos Jefferson – did not wrestle
215: Ben Moser, Bluffton – lost in the Consolation 1st Round
2010 NWC All-Conference Football Teams
Back of the Year — Tyler O’Connor – QB – Lima Central Catholic – 6’2” – 205 – Junior
Lineman of the Year — Aaron Weyer – OL and LB – Ada – 6’1” – 225 – Senior
Coach of the Year — Jerry Cooper – Lima Central Catholic
1st Team Offense
Tight End
Jon Steiger, LCC – Senior
Wide Receivers
Alex Weber, Ada – Senior
Colby Meuleman, Columbus Grove – Senior
Offensive Line
Robert Guyton, Ada – Senior
Aaron Weyer, Ada – Senior
Anthony Kimbrough, LCC – Senior
Max Brodbeck, LCC – Senior
Spencer Wolfe, Columbus Grove – Senior
Quarterback
Tyler O’Connor, LCC – Junior
Running Backs
Kellen Decker, Ada – Sophomore
Anthony Arellano, Paulding – Junior
Bubba Krieg, LCC – Senior
1st Team Defense
Defensive Ends
Kody Richardson, Delphos Jefferson – Senior
Ben Moser, Bluffton – Senior
Sam Huffman, LCC – Sophomore
Defensive Linemen
Tanner Craig, Ada – Senior
Anthony Kimbrough, LCC – Senior
Spencer Wolfe, Columbus Grove – Senior
Robert Guyton, Ada – Senior
Linebackers
Aaron Weyer, Ada – Senior
Casey Rex, Allen East – Senior
Christopher Beaschler, Ada – Junior
Defensive Backs
Bubba Krieg, LCC – Senior
Rufus Johnson, LCC – Senior
Colby Meuleman, Columbus Grove – Senior
Specialist
Tyler O’Connor, LCC – Junior
2nd Team Offense
Tight End
Jesse Glass, Paulding – Senior
Wide Receivers
Drew Luginbuhl, Bluffton – Senior
Corey Stump, LCC – Junior
Offensive Line
Ben Moser, Bluffton – Senior
Greg Martin, Columbus Grove – Senior
Dylan Welch, Paulding – Senior
Tanner Craig, Ada – Senior
Aaron Jenkins, Ada – Senior
Quarterback
Konnor Baker, Ada – Junior
Running Backs
Wade Hefner, Columbus Grove – Junior
Curtis Miller, Delphos Jefferson – Junior
Matt Holden, Crestview – Junior
2nd Team Defense
Defensive Ends
Eli Roberson, Ada – Sophomore
Jack Carter, Paulding – Freshman
Defensive Linemen
Demitrius Williams, Allen East – Senior
Jason Myers, Bluffton – Senior
David Gremling, LCC – Junior
Justin Rode, Delphos Jefferson – Junior
Linebackers
Devin Verhoff, Columbus Grove – Senior
Taylor Royster, LCC – Senior
Curtis Miller, Delphos Jefferson – Junior
Defensive Backs
Konnor Baker, Ada – Junior
Drew Luginbuhl, Bluffton – Senior
Logan Bonifas, Delphos Jefferson – Senior
Specialist
Austin Everhart, Ada – Senior
Offense Honorable Mention
Kody Richardson, Delphos Jefferson
Matt Lee, Bluffton
Austin Everhart, Ada
Luke Kohls, Columbus Grove
R.J. Stratton, Bluffton
Logan Bonifal, Delphos Jefferson
Ryan Ebbeskotte, Delphos Jefferson
Bryan Hager, Allen East
Zak Lumpkins, Delphos Jefferson
Gabe Schwaiger, LCC
Tanner Engle, Allen East
Ryan Birkemeier, Columbus Grove
Justin Rode, Delphos Jefferson
Zane Maize, Bluffton
Jordan Travis, Columbus Grove
Jonathan Washington, LCC
Ross Stewart, Allen East
Jamal Cash, Allen East
Jacob Leach, Delphos Jefferson
Kory Potts, Paulding
Austin Lotz, Spencerville
Defense Honorable Mention
Daniel Lichtensteiger, Crestview
Quinten Wessell, Delphos Jefferson
J.R. Conyers, Allen East
Ethan Huss, Bluffton
Drey Gamble, Paulding
Jeremy Basinger, Bluffton
Levi Krouskop, Spencerville
Evan Miller, Allen East
Keaton Vandemark, Spencerville
Logan Sturgill, Bluffton
Ryan Ebbeskotte, Delphos Jefferson
Dylan Kersker, Allen East
Jamal Cash, Allen East
Luke Kohls, Columbus Grove
Levi Hoy, Allen East
2010 NWC Baseball All-Conference Teams
Northwest Conference baseball coaches have selected Bluffton junior pitcher/infielder, Nathan Cheney, as the conference Player of the Year, and have also named Paulding coach Mike Leach as the Coach of the Year. Leach led the Panthers to an 8-1 record and a share of the NWC title with Bluffton and Lima Central Catholic who also finished 8-1 in conference play.
Cheney was 7-1 (5-0 in the NWC) for the Pirates with an ERA of 1.43. At the plate, Nathan hit .465 with 8 doubles, 1 triple, 1 home run and 22 RBI’s. When not on the mound, he was a standout at both 3B and shortstop for the Pirates.
Cheney was joined on the NWC First Team by his Blutton teammate, Gabe Goldsberry, Aaron Swaney of Allen East, Kyle Balliett and Ian Zollars of Crestview, Mike Snider of LCC, Justin Riley of Paulding, Tyler Dietering of Spencerville and Craig Carder of Delphos Jefferson.
1st Team
Nathan Cheney, Bluffton, Junior, P/3B/SS
Aaron Swaney, Allen East, Senior, C/P
Kyle Balliett, Crestview, Senior, 1B/P
Mike Snider, Lima Central Catholic, Junior, C/P
Justin Riley, Paulding, Senior, IF/P
Tyler Dietering, Spencerville, Senior, P/C/IF
Ian Zollars, Crestview, Senior, P
Gabe Goldsberry, Bluffton, Junior, SS/P
Craig Carder, Delphos Jefferson, Senior, P/OF/IF
2nd Team
Kevin Linehan, Lima Central Catholic, Senior, P
Derrick Pease, Paulding, Junior, 1B
Brandon Hovest, Columbus Grove, Senior, P/IF
Caleb Girod, Lincolnview, Senior, OF/P
Matt Suderman, Bluffton, Senior, 3B/P
Levi Hoy, Allen East, Junior, OF
Tyler Simmons, Ada, Senior, C
Jordan Jettinghoff, Delphos Jefferson, Senior, IF
Zack Barrientes, Columbus Grove, Sophomore, SS
Honorable Mention
Cody McCullough, Lima Central Catholic, Junior, 3B
Clay Wannemacher, Bluffton, Junior, C
Logan Stoller, Paulding, Junior, SS/P
Eli Ricker, Columbus Grove, Senior, P
Joey Overmyer, Crestview, Junior, C
Evan Vining, Crestview, Senior, OF
Ian Bracey, Lincolnview, Senior, SS
Austin Stolly, Lima Central Catholic, Junior, SS
Nick Zerante, Lima Central Catholic, Senior, RF
Alex Mott, Paulding, Junior, C
Taylor Hoehn, Lincolnview, Junior, 1B
Jesse Maag, Columbus Grove, Senior, CF
Jacob Shimp, Spencerville, Senior, IF
Austin Everhart, Ada, Junior, 2B
Jordan Vorst, Delphos Jefferson, Junior, OF
Cody Mattson, Ada, Senior, IF
Evan Skilliter, Bluffton, Senior, 1B
Clayton Longstreth, Lincolnview, Sophomore, C
Kory Layman, Spencerville, Senior, P/IF