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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
10/18 NWC Football Scores
Bluffton 43 Allen East 7
Columbus Grove 28 Lima Central Catholic 20
Crestview 42 Spencerville 13
Fort Loramie 61 Delphos Jefferson 13
2024 NWC Girls Soccer All-Conference Teams
NWC Player of the Year: Lauryn Auchmuty, Columbus Grove
NWC Coach of the Year: Kyle Verhoff, Columbus Grove
1st Team
Lauryn Auchmuty, Columbus Grove
Aubrey Burkholder, Bluffton
Jordan Schweingruber, Bluffton
Rilyn Jones, Allen East
Kyah Kimmett, Delphos Jefferson
Dylan Miller, Allen East
Ruth Myers, Columbus Grove
Blair Utendorf, Bluffton
Devanie Pingle, Columbus Grove
Claire Stokes, Delphos Jefferson
Jenna Wannemacher, Spencerville
Madi Springer, Crestview
2nd Team
Ella Dotson, Columbus Grove
Ella Lamb, Crestview
Mya McDougle, Bluffton
Allison Thompson, Columbus Grove
Emma Kunz, Delphos Jefferson
Grace Fledderjohann, Spencerville
Olivia Venturella, Lima Central Catholic
Aubrey Dudgeon, Delphos Jefferson
Erianne Heffner, Columbus Grove
Bronwyn Schaefer, Allen East
Aubree Bayman, Delphos Jefferson
Honorable Mention
Kynzie Ewing, Bluffton
Ellie Ward, Crestview
Rylie Jordan, Allen East
Avery Ulrey, Bluffton
Audra McMichael, Spencerville
Sierra Studer, Allen East
Nora Matthews, Bluffton
Jordyn O’Connell, Bluffton
Lainey Zarse, Columbus Grove
Emma Smith, Spencerville
Greta Myers, Bluffton
Nora Gallaspie, Spencerville
Karsyn Garmatter, Columbus Grove
Ava Gephart, Lima Central Catholic
Jenna Downey, Bluffton
Alanna Knebel, Delphos Jefferson
10/15 OHSAA Girls Soccer Sectionals
Division V Sectional Championship at Delphos Jefferson
Delphos Jefferson 1 Fort Jennings 0
Division V Sectional Championship at Coldwater
Coldwater 8 Lima Central Catholic 0
Division V Sectional Championship at Spencerville
Spencerville 2 Crestview 1, OT
Division V Sectional Championship at Columbus Grove
Columbus Grove 5 Ada 0
Division V Sectional Championship at Bluffton
Bluffton 3 Allen East 1
2024 NWC Boys Soccer All-Conference Teams
NWC Player of the Year: Jackson Brauen, Bluffton
NWC Coach of the Year: Dan Lee, Bluffton
1st Team
Jackson Brauen, Bluffton
Levi Antrim, Bluffton
Mason Waltmire, Lincolnview
Noah Stewart, Spencerville
Isiah Kohli, Bluffton
Ethan Blount, Bluffton
Logan Helser, Allen East
AJ Boop, Spencerville
Cody Ricker, Lincolnview
Garrett Jennings, Allen East
Gavin Amstutz, Bluffton
Chase Kelley, Bluffton
2nd Team
Brodie Vasquez, Spencerville
Noah Wilson, Lima Central Catholic
Ollie Combs, Bluffton
Landon Flack, Spencerville
Calvin Derstine, Bluffton
Brevan Stolly, Lima Central Catholic
Zack Zerbe, Spencerville
Caleb Davis, Bluffton
Lorenzo Salinas, Lincolnview
Landon Selhorst, Bluffton
Brady Feison, Lima Central Catholic
Honorable Mention
Reese Parker, Allen East
Carson VanGorder, Spencerville
Garett Mosier, Lincolnview
Ethan Hoffman, Bluffton
Connor Truex, Lima Central Catholic
Dalton Keysor, Lincolnview
Manny Rettig, Allen East
Alek Davis, Bluffton
Evan Brinkman, Lima Central Catholic
Preston Spivey, Lima Central Catholic
Luke Butorac, Spencerville
Jon Altieri, Spencerville
10/12 OHSAA Girls Tennis Districts
Division II District at Port Clinton
Top 4 singles & doubles qualify for State
Singles: Rory Youngpeter, Bluffton
Doubles: Lima Central Catholic (Claire Janowski/Alexa Heffner); Lima Central Catholic (Emma Skinner/Maria Pignatero)
State Qualifiers:
Singles: none
Doubles: 4. Lima Central Catholic (Claire Janowski/Alexa Heffner)
2024 NWC Cross Country Championships
2024 NWC Cross Country Championships at Van Wert
Boys
1. Columbus Grove 37, 2. Crestview 40, 3. Lincolnview 66, 4. Bluffton 112, 5. Spencerville 128
Top 5 Individuals:
1. Levi Bryan, Columbus Grove; 2. Levi Fenzl, Bluffton; 3. Andrew Heth, Crestview; 4. Lincoln Smith, Crestview; 5. Evan Johns, Lincolnview
Girls
1. Lincolnview 26, 2. Columbus Grove 41, 3. Crestview 91, 4. Bluffton 104, 5. Allen East 143, 6. Lima Central Catholic 145
Top 5 Individuals:
1. Brynleigh Moody, Lincolnview; 2. Keira Breese, Lincolnview; 3. Sarah Kamphaus, Columbus Grove; 4. Anna Gardner, Crestview; 5. Lily Montgomery, Columbus Grove
10/11 NWC Football Scores
Allen East 41 Delphos Jefferson 0
Bluffton 42 Fort Loramie 28
Columbus Grove 49 Crestview 7
Lima Central Catholic 36 Spencerville 7
10/10 Boys Soccer Scores
Bluffton 2 Kalida 1
Ada 6 Lincolnview 0
Botkins 7 Spencerville 0
10/10 Girls Soccer Scores
Dublin Jerome 6 Bluffton 0
Kalida 1 Columbus Grove 0
Kenton 3 Crestview 0
Delphos Jefferson 2 Cory-Rawson 0
Wapakoneta 3 Spencerville 0
10/10 Volleyball Scores
Kenton 3 Allen East 0
Bluffton 3 Van Buren 1
Columbus Grove 3 Bath 0
Crestview 3 Archbold 1
Lincolnview 3 Defiance 0
2024 NWC Volleyball All-Conference Teams
NWC Player of the Year: Adelyn Figley, Crestview
NWC Coach of the Year: Tammy Gregory, Crestview
1st Team
Adelyn Figley, Crestview
Gracie Yarnell, Bluffton
Ayla Grandey, Bluffton
Allie Miller, Lincolnview
Kaci Gregory, Crestview
Ellie Kline, Crestview
Emma Bowersock, Lincolnview
Avery Talavinia, Bluffton
2nd Team
Emily Lichtle, Crestview
Karlie Lora, Bluffton
Kendall Stackhouse, Bluffton
Ila Hughes, Lincolnview
Saige Benroth, Columbus Grove
Kylee Longworth, Columbus Grove
Kara Suever, Lincolnview
Honorable Mention
Brooklyn Byrne, Lincolnview
Ashlyn Price, Lincolnview
Kennedy Crider, Crestview
Libby Hocanson, Bluffton
Aniya Prowant, Allen East
Aubrey Schroeder, Columbus Grove
Lela Grogg, Delphos Jefferson
Elyse Fortman, Columbus Grove
Joy Helser, Allen East
Carolina Kill, Lima Central Catholic
Kelsey Lee, Spencerville
Haley McCoy, Crestview
Tina Miller, Delphos Jefferson
Briley Cook, Spencerville
10/8 Girls Soccer Scores
Bluffton 7 Liberty Center 1
10/8 NWC Volleyball Scores
Bluffton 3 Columbus Grove 0
Lincolnview 3 Delphos Jefferson 0