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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
5/15 OHSAA Baseball Sectionals
Division III Sectional Semifinal
Bluffton 5 Carey 1
Division III Sectional Semifinal
Allen East 2 Columbus Grove 1
Division III Sectional Semifinal
Elmwood 5 Spencerville 3
Division IV Sectional Semifinal
Pandora-Gilboa 3 Ada 1
5/14 Baseball Scores
Riverdale 3 Bluffton 2
Hardin Northern at Columbus Grove (ppd)
Napoleon 3 Leipsic 0 (susp. bottom of 3rd)
2024 NWC Softball All-Conference Teams
NWC Player of the Year: Taylor Post – Lincolnview
NWC Coach of the Year: Eric Schwab – Lincolnview
1st Team
Taylor Post – Sr – Lincolnview
Savana Brooks – Sr – Allen East
Jenna Bassitt – Jr – Ada
Addysen Stevens – Sr – Lincolnview
Sydney Fackler – Sr – Lincolnview
Abby Stechschulte – Sr – Columbus Grove
Lauren Fuerst – Sr – Columbus Grove
Ashlyn Price – Jr – Lincolnview
Lauren Bassett – Sr – Bluffton
Karley Wagner – Jr – Ada
Aubrey Young – Sr – Allen East
Ava Henry – Sr – Leipsic
2nd Team
Kyrstin Moore – Sr – Delphos Jefferson
Kaylee Mollenkopf – Jr – Crestview
Ali Hermiller – Jr – Leipsic
Dakota Thornell – So – Crestview
Natilyn McClain – Jr – Ada
Lainey Spear – So – Lincolnview
Ashley Fleece – Sr – Bluffton
Tessa Griffith – Jr – Ada
Grace Brickner – Jr – Lincolnview
Carolyn Mueller – So – Delphos Jefferson
Honorable Mention
Violet Dirr – So – Crestview
Sam Hazelton – Sr – Leipsic
Quincey Baumgartner – Sr – Spencerville
Avery Rahrig – Sr – Delphos Jefferson
Erianne Heffner – So – Columbus Grove
Jade Siefker – Sr – Columbus Grove
Olivia Hobensack – Sr – Bluffton
Katie Sawmiller – Jr – Crestview
Taylor Nickles – Jr – Allen East
Dakota Dunn – So – Columbus Grove
Kaci Gregory – Fr – Crestview
Jadyn Cupp – Jr – Leipsic
Daicy Robinson – Sr – Ada
Aidra Preston – Jr – Ada
Micayah Eberle – Fr – Delphos Jefferson
5/11 NWC Baseball Scores
Lincolnview 10 Ada 0, 5 inn.
Non-Conference:
Bluffton at Upper Sandusky (ppd)
Wayne Trace 9 Crestview 1
Leipsic 13 Van Buren 5
Leipsic 15 Van Buren 5, 5 inn.
2024 NWC Track & Field Championships
2024 NWC Track & Field Championships at Bluffton University
Boys
1. Columbus Grove 162, 2. Bluffton 123, 3. Lincolnview 102, 4. Ada 71.5, 5. Spencerville 62.5, 6. Allen East 59, 7. Crestview 44, 8. Leipsic 31, 9. Delphos Jefferson 6
NWC Boys Athlete of the Year: Griffin Stackhouse – Bluffton
NWC Boys Coach of the Year: Chris Grothaus – Columbus Grove
Girls
1. Columbus Grove 173.5, 2. Bluffton 127, 3. Spencerville 104.83, 4. Lincolnview 87.33, 5. Allen East 52, 6. Delphos Jefferson 51, 7. Ada 39.33, 8. Crestview 18, 9. Leipsic 14
NWC Girls Athlete of the Year: Brynleigh Moody – Lincolnview
NWC Girls Coach of the Year: Abbie Norton – Columbus Grove
NWC Individual Champions
Boys
100 Meter Dash: Griffin Stackhouse 11 Bluffton
200 Meter Dash: Griffin Stackhouse 11 Bluffton
400 Meter Dash: Gavin Bogart 12 Bluffton
800 Meter Run: Conner Baldauf 12 Lincolnview
1600 Meter Run: Luke Ellerbrock 12 Columbus Grove
3200 Meter Run: Luke Ellerbrock 12 Columbus Grove
110 Meter Hurdles: Jackson Brown 12 Ada
300 Meter Hurdles: Cody Ricker 11 Lincolnview
4×100 Meter Relay: Bluffton
4×200 Meter Relay: Bluffton
4×400 Meter Relay: Lincolnview
4×800 Meter Relay: Lincolnview
High Jump: Jarrod Holland 10 Columbus Grove
Long Jump: Jaret Harting 12 Con. Crestview
Pole Vault: Trevon Baxter 10 Columbus Grove
Discus: Loudon Auchmuty 12 Columbus Grove
Shot Put: Steven Smith 12 Lincolnview
Girls
100 Meter Dash: Audra McMichael 10 Spencerville
200 Meter Dash: Lauryn Auchmuty 11 Columbus Grove
400 Meter Dash: Jade Roeder 10 Columbus Grove
800 Meter Run: Brynleigh Moody 10 Lincolnview
1600 Meter Run: Brynleigh Moody 10 Lincolnview
3200 Meter Run: Brynleigh Moody 10 Lincolnview
100 Meter Hurdles: Lyv Lindeman 12 Del. Jefferson
300 Meter Hurdles: Rilynn Jones 11 Allen East
4×100 Meter Relay: Columbus Grove
4×200 Meter Relay: Columbus Grove
4×400 Meter Relay: Spencerville
4×800 Meter Relay: Lincolnview
High Jump: Sadie Tarplee 11 Bluffton
Long Jump: Lauryn Auchmuty 11 Columbus Grove
Pole Vault: Lauryn Auchmuty 11 Columbus Grove
Discus: Rory Youngpeter 11 Bluffton
Shot Put: Briley Cook 9 Spencerville
5/10 NWC Baseball Scores
Bluffton 2 Allen East 0
Lincolnview 5 Leipsic 0
Non-Conference:
Wapakoneta 3 Columbus Grove 1
5/10 OHSAA Softball Sectionals
Division III Sectional Championship
Parkway 10 Bluffton 0
Division III Sectional Championship
Van Buren 16 Delphos Jefferson 4
Division IV Sectional Championship
Ada 10 St. Henry 0
Division IV Sectional Championship
Columbus Grove 15 Kalida 5, 6 inn.
Division IV Sectional Championship
Lincolnview 19 Ottoville 0, 5 inn.
Division IV Sectional Championship
Miller City 3 Leipsic 1
5/8 NWC Baseball Scores
Columbus Grove 10 Ada 4
Bluffton 5 Delphos Jefferson 0
Lincolnview 7 Crestview 0
Non-Conference:
Allen East 14 Pandora-Gilboa 7
Leipsic 5 Ottawa-Glandorf 3
5/8 OHSAA Softball Sectionals
Division III Sectional Semifinal
Bluffton 16 Ottawa-Glandorf 1
5/7 Baseball Scores
Waynesfield-Goshen 11 Ada 0, 6 inn.
Carey at Bluffton (ppd)
Crestview at Antwerp (ppd)
Delphos Jefferson at Wapakoneta (ppd)
Lincolnview at Hicksville
Perry 1 Spencerville 0
5/7 OHSAA Softball Sectionals
Division III Sectional Semifinal
Coldwater 6 Allen East 0
Division III Sectional Semifinal
Bluffton at Ottawa-Glandorf (ppd to 5/8)
2024 OHSAA Baseball Tournament Brackets
Division III
NW 2 Elida – Sectional/District
Allen East, Bluffton, Columbus Grove, Spencerville
Division IV
Elida Regional
Leipsic
NW 2 Findlay – Sectional/District
Ada
NW 3 Coldwater – Sectional/District
Crestview
NW 4 Hamler – Sectional/District
Delphos Jefferson, Leipsic, Lincolnview
5/4 NWC Baseball Scores
Crestview 11 Ada 10 (Resumption of 4/29 Game)
Non-Conference:
Allen East 4 Ottawa-Glandorf 3
Arcadia 6 Bluffton 2
Fort Jennings 3 Columbus Grove 2, 8 inn.
Crestview 1 Van Wert 0
Parkway at Lincolnview (ppd)
Hardin Northern 3 Spencerville 2
5/3 NWC Softball Scores
Crestview 14 Leipsic 2
Non-Conference:
Ada 2 Vanlue 1
Allen East 9 Perry 1
Bath 23 Bluffton 0, 5 inn.
Lima Central Catholic 6 Columbus Grove 3
Delphos Jefferson 12 Ottawa-Glandorf 2, 6 inn.
Lincolnview 6 Wayne Trace 4
St. Marys 21 Spencerville 2, 5 inn.
5/2 NWC Baseball Scores
Leipsic 24 Ada 1, 5 inn.
Spencerville 9 Allen East 2
Bluffton 6 Columbus Grove 1
Lincolnview 8 Delphos Jefferson 1