
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
OHSAA Football Computer Rankings – Week 7
OHSAA Football Computer Rankings through Week 7
The top 16 teams from each region after week 10 will qualify for the State Playoffs.
Division VI, Region 22
2. Bluffton, 6. Spencerville, 15. Allen East, 19. Crestview
Division VII, Region 26
1. Columbus Grove, 9. Lima Central Catholic, 20. Delphos Jefferson
Division VII, Region 28
10. Fort Loramie
2024 OHSAA Volleyball Tournament Brackets
Division V
Northwest 2 – Sectional/District
Bluffton
Division VI
Northwest 4 – Sectional/District
Allen East, Columbus Grove, Lima Central Catholic
Northwest 5 – Sectional/District
Crestview, Delphos Jefferson, Lincolnview, Spencerville
10/7 NWC Boys Soccer Scores
Spencerville 6 Allen East 1
Non-Conference:
Celina 2 Bluffton 1
Ada 11 Lima Central Catholic 0
2024 OHSAA Boys Soccer Tournament Brackets
Division V
NORTHWEST 1 – Sectional/District
Allen East, Bluffton
NORTHWEST 2 – Sectional/District
Lima Central Catholic, Lincolnview, Spencerville
2024 OHSAA Girls Soccer Tournament Brackets
Division V
State Final 4
Columbus Grove
Regional
Columbus Grove
NORTHWEST 1 – Sectional/District
Allen East, Bluffton, Columbus Grove
NORTHWEST 4 – Sectional/District
Crestview, Delphos Jefferson, Lima Central Catholic, Spencerville
10/5 NWC Football Scores
Bluffton 42 Crestview 0
Lima Central Catholic 56 Delphos Jefferson 0
10/5 Girls Soccer Scores
Allen East 5 Cory-Rawson 0
Bluffton 1 Kalida 0
Columbus Grove 3 Ottoville 0
10/5 OHSAA Girls Tennis Sectionals
Division II UNOH Sectional
4 singles & 4 doubles teams qualify to the Districts at Port Clinton
Bluffton, Lima Central Catholic
Singles District Qualifiers: 4. Rory Youngpeter, Bluffton
Doubles District Qualifiers: 1. Lima Central Catholic (Claire Janowski/Alexa Heffner); 4. Lima Central Catholic (Emma Skinner/Maria Pignatero)
10/3 OHSAA Boys Golf Districts
Division II Districts at Maumee Bay State Park Golf Course
2 teams and 2 individuals qualify to State Championships
Individuals: 26. Evan Speicher, Bluffton 88
Individual State Qualifiers: none
Division III Districts at Stone Ridge Golf Club
4 teams and 4 individuals qualify to State Championships
Individuals: 11. Mathew Dealey, Crestview 78; 50. Levi Clum, Allen East 90
Individual State Qualifiers: none
10/3 Boys Soccer Scores
Ottawa Hills 2 Bluffton 1
Lincolnview 1 Fort Jennings 0
New Knoxville 5 Spencerville 2
10/3 Girls Soccer Scores
Botkins 3 Allen East 2
Olentangy 4 Bluffton 1
Wapakoneta 8 Crestview 1
Miller City 6 Delphos Jefferson 1
10/3 NWC Volleyball Scores
Lincolnview 3 Allen East 0
Bluffton 3 Spencerville 0
Delphos Jefferson 3 Lima Central Catholic 2
10/1 NWC Volleyball Scores
Allen East 3 Lima Central Catholic 1
Bluffton 3 Lincolnview 2
Columbus Grove 3 Spencerville 1
Crestview 3 Delphos Jefferson 0
9/30 NWC Boys Soccer Scores
Bluffton 5 Lincolnview 0