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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
9/26 NWC Volleyball Scores
Crestview 3 Allen East 0
Bluffton 3 Lima Central Catholic 0
Lincolnview 3 Columbus Grove 0
Non-Conference:
Ada at Delphos Jefferson
9/25 OHSAA Girls Golf Sectionals
Division II Sectional at Fostoria Country Club
3 teams and 3 individuals advance to District
Bluffton NTS
Individual District Qualifiers: none
Division II Sectional at Moose Landing Country Club
3 teams and 3 individuals advance to District
4. Delphos Jefferson 416, 10. Lincolnview 473
Individual District Qualifiers: none
9/24 NWC Boys Soccer Scores
Bluffton 9 Lima Central Catholic 0
Non-Conference:
Jackson Center 7 Allen East 0
Lincolnview 2 Cory-Rawson 0
Calvary Christian 4 Spencerville 2
9/24 NWC Volleyball Scores
Crestview 3 Bluffton 2
Lincolnview 3 Spencerville 0
Non-Conference:
Allen East at Ada
Leipsic 3 Columbus Grove 0
2024 NWC Boys Golf All-Conference Teams
NWC Player of the Year: Levi Clum, Allen East
NWC Coach of the Year: Richiew Streicher, Bluffton
1st Team
Levi Clum, Allen East
Matthew Dealey, Crestview
Gage Sautter, Columbus Grove
Evan Speicher, Bluffton
Nick Lovet, Bluffton
Mason Wiltsie, Delphos Jefferson
Brady Brooks, Allen East
2nd Team
Dalton Hyman, Columbus Grove
Seth Brant, Lincolnview
Bosten Bailey, Lincolnview
Lucas Grubb, Lincolnview
Ethan Fifer, Bluffton
Ayden Hyitt, Crestview
Honorable Mention
Hunter McPheron, Spencerville
Nick Nieman, Lima Central Catholic
Grady Coonfare, Bluffton
Clark Keehn, Columbus Grove
Chayse Overholt, Lincolnview
Logan Schlemmer, Crestview
Evan Hart, Crestview
Parker Baker, Lima Central Catholic
Bennett Kill, Lincolnview
Michael King, Columbus Grove
Gibson Meyer, Bluffton
Holden Price, Lincolnview
9/21 Cross Country Results
Ohio Health Invitational at Van Wert
Boys (14 teams): 2. Lincolnview 90, 3. Crestview 98, 10. Bluffton 311, 14. Allen East 392
Girls (13 teams): 2. Lincolnview 62, 8. Crestview 239, 9. Bluffton 243, 13. Allen East 339
9/21 Volleyball Scores
Indian Lake 3 Allen East 0
Bluffton 3 Carey 0
McComb 3 Columbus Grove 0
Continental 3 Delphos Jefferson 0
Lincolnview 3 Paulding 2
Elgin Classic
Pleasant 2 Spencerville 0
Delaware Christian 2 Spencerville 0
Spencerville 2 Elgin 0
9/20 NWC Football Scores
Allen East 48 Crestview 41
Bluffton 55 Spencerville 7
Columbus Grove 65 Delphos Jefferson 6
Lima Central Catholic 28 Fort Loramie 21
2024 NWC Boys Golf Tournament
2024 NWC Boys Golf Tournament at The Oaks Golf Club
1. Bluffton 334, 2. Crestview 338, 3. Allen East 345, 4. Lincolnview 348, 5. Columbus Grove 353, 6. Lima Central Catholic 394, 7. Delphos Jefferson 395, 8. Spencerville NTS
NWC Tournament Top 3 Individuals
Medalist: Levi Clum, Allen East 73
2nd Medalist: Matthew Dealey, Crestview 74
3rd Medalist: Gage Sautter, Columbus Grove 79
Final NWC Boys Golf Standings
1. Bluffton 14, 2. Crestview 13, 3. Lincolnview 9.5, 4. Allen East 8.5, 5. Columbus Grove 6.5, 6. Lima Central Catholic 4, 7. Delphos Jefferson 2
Team NWC Tournament Individual Scores:
Allen East (345)
Levi Clum 37 36 73
Brady Brooks 43 40 83
Will Friesner 55 50 105
Hunter Williams 47 47 94
Reese Parker 46 49 95
Eli Franklin 47 49 96
Bluffton (334)
Evan Speicher 41 42 83
Nick Lovet 41 40 81
Ethan Fifer 45 44 89
Grady Coonfare 38 43 81
Gibson Meyer 46 51 97
Coby Dailey 48 45 93
Columbus Grove (353)
Gage Sautter 38 41 79
Dalton Hyman 46 42 88
Clark Keehn 44 48 92
Michael King 47 47 94
Mitchel Schroeder 49 52 101
Robby Busick 55 55 110
Crestview (338)
Matthew Dealey 34 40 74
Logan Schlemmer 49 45 94
Ayden Hyitt 45 39 84
Evan Hart 46 48 94
Keenan Smith 42 44 86
Kash Lichtensteiger 57 52 109
Delphos Jefferson (395)
Mason Wiltsie 44 48 92
Austin Orndorff 47 50 97
Jacob Aurand 47 55 102
Isaac Rostorfer 50 54 104
Aiden Kroedger 59 61 120
Lima Central Catholic (394)
Nick Nieman 43 50 93
Parker Baker 42 51 93
Nate Warner 51 51 102
Bractyn Jones 49 57 106
Gianna Cumella 50 59 109
Gabe Sealts 52 57 109
Lincolnview (348)
Bosten Bailey 42 44 86
Chayse Overholt 50 47 97
Lucas Grubb 41 43 84
Seth Brant 44 48 92
Holden Price 45 48 93
Bennett Kill 42 44 86
Spencerville (NTS)
Hunter McPheron 49 47 96
Cason Park 62 59 121
9/19 Boys Soccer Scores
Ottoville 6 Allen East 0
Bluffton 4 Lima Senior 0
Fort Jennings 8 Lima Central Catholic 1
9/19 NWC Girls Soccer Scores
Delphos Jefferson 2 Spencerville 0
Non-Conference:
Kenton 0 Allen East 0
Bluffton 3 Botkins 2
Columbus Grove 3 St. Marys 2
Continental 9 Crestview 1
9/17 NWC Girls Soccer Scores
Bluffton 3 Allen East 0
Non-Conference:
Fort Jennings 2 Delphos Jefferson 0
Delphos St. John’s 14 Lima Central Catholic 0
9/17 NWC Volleyball Scores
Bluffton 3 Delphos Jefferson 0
Crestview 3 Spencerville 0
Lincolnview 3 Lima Central Catholic 0
Non-Conference:
Wapakoneta 3 Allen East 0