Bluffton Pirates

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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 x3005Email

Map to Bluffton Schools

Team Schedules

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

NameEventTime/Throw/JumpYear
Bonnie Stratton2002008
Bonnie Stratton1002008
Bonnie Stratton2002007
Caity MatterDiscus149-62000
Caity MatterShot Put43-112000
Caity MatterDiscus142-111999
Caity MatterShot Put42 2-1/21999
Ann Stechschulte160005:08.71997
Ann StechschulteHigh Jump5"6'1997
Ann Stechschulte80002:16.61996
Julie Friesen80002:19.11988
Juleen MatterDiscus134-71980
Juleen MatterDiscus128-41979

Wrestling State Champions

NameYear(s)
Josh Faulk2005
Justin Shannon2005
Brian Edwards1989
Mark Falk1982
Steve Smith1982
Mark Falk1981
Mark Falk1980
Tom Falk1977

Wrestling State Qualifiers

NamesYear(s)
Lucas Freeman2009
Tyler Rayl2008, 2009
Jesse Herr2008
Kyle Begg2007, 2008, 2009
Zach Dower2006, 2007
Ben Doty2005
Shane Shockey2005, 2006
Nick Nowlan2004, 2005
Josh Shannon2004, 2005
Josh Faulk2004, 2005
Clint Strickland2004, 2005
Matt Nuzum2003
Mitchell Kleman2003, 2004
Jeff Queen2002
Jason Harmon2002
Dan Gratz2002, 2003
Garret Weyer2001, 2003
Brandon Martin2001, 2002
Jeremiah Weyer2000
Travis Kelman1999, 2000
Rick Orr1997
Darin Moser1990
Brian Edwards1988, 1989
Randy Napier1986
Greg Staley1986, 1987
Travis Douce1986, 1988
Ben Edwards1984
Ray Ruggley1983
John Cramer1982
Matt Dawson1982
Steve Smith1981, 1982
Don Mathewson1981
Bill Edwards1981
John Shannon1980, 1981
Mark Falk1980, 1981, 1982
Jerry Alt1979, 1980
Ken Aller1979, 1980
Mike Nuzum1978, 1979
Randy Strahm1977
Tom Falk1976, 1977, 1978
Mark Albright1976
Delmer Nuzum1975

Girls Gymnastics State Champions

NameEventYear
Kelly StoverUneven Bars1983
Brandie HarveyFloor Exercise1992

News & Scores

10/28 OHSAA Cross Country Regionals

Division III Regional at Tiffin
Top 7 teams and those individuals not on a qualifying team who finish in the top 28 positions will advance to State.

Boys
1. Columbus Grove 96, 2. Lincolnview 122, 18. Crestview 384, Bluffton NTS, Leipsic NTS
State Individual Qualifiers: none
Complete Results

Girls
4. Lincolnview 192, 19. Columbus Grove 449
State Individual Qualifiers: none
Complete Results

October 28th, 2023|Categories: Bluffton, Columbus Grove, Crestview, Cross Country Boys, Cross Country Girls, Leipsic, Lincolnview, Scores|Tags: |

10/27 OHSAA Football Playoff Regionals

Division V, Region 18 1st Round
Edison 48 Spencerville 0

Division VI, Region 22 1st Round
Bluffton 63 Paulding 6

Division VI, Region 22 1st Round
Columbus Grove 42 Lakota 17

Division VI, Region 24 1st Round
Anna 58 Allen East 28

Division VII, Region 26 1st Round
Crestview 42 Calvert 14

Division VII, Region 26 1st Round
Pandora-Gilboa 33 Leipsic 24

October 27th, 2023|Categories: Allen East, Bluffton, Columbus Grove, Crestview, Football, Leipsic, Scores, Spencerville|Tags: |

2023 NWC Football All-Conference Teams

NWC Offensive Player of the Year: Trenton Barraza – Columbus Grove
NWC Defensive Player of the Year: Landen Worcester – Bluffton
NWC Coach of the Year: Andy Schafer – Columbus Grove

1st Team Offense
Offensive Line
Kylan Mayes – 52 – Junior – Columbus Grove
Jacob Granger – 59 – Senior – Bluffton
Ethan Ziesloft – 50 – Senior – Leipsic
Quinn Westhoven – 77 – Junior – Leipsic
Daniel Fredritz – 77 – Senior – Bluffton

Tight End
Beau Eggleston – 25 – Senior – Crestview

Receiver
Zach Reynolds – 6 – Senior – Columbus Grove
Braedon Jordan – 11 – Senior – Bluffton
Trent Siefker – 19 – Senior – Leipsic

Running Back
Trenton Barraza – 3 – Junior – Columbus Grove
Landen Worcester – 27 – Junior – Bluffton

Quarterback
Landon Best – 2 – Sophomore – Columbus Grove

Specialist
Kyle Basil – 25 – Senior – Bluffton

1st Team Defense
Defensive Line
Kyle Lathrop – 62 – Senior – Columbus Grove
Kylan Mayes – 52 – Junior – Columbus Grove
Quinn Westhoven – 77 – Junior – Leipsic
Brody Sommers – 50 – Junior – Bluffton

Linebacker
Landen Worcester – 27 – Junior – Bluffton
Loudon Auchmuty – 57 – Senior – Columbus Grove
Isaac Kline – 9 – Senior – Crestview
Gavin Bogart – 21 – Senior – Bluffton

Defensive Back
Quin Schroeder – 4 – Senior – Leipsic
Zach Reynolds – 6 – Senior – Columbus Grove
Carson Clum – 7 – Senior – Allen East
Carson Kruse – 23 – Junior – Bluffton

2nd Team Offense
Offensive Line
Landen Polling – 77 – Senior – Allen East
Trevor Whitney – 75 – Junior – Spencerville
Preston Kreischer – 65 – Senior – Crestview
Ethan Johnson – 71 – Senior – Columbus Grove
Evan Walls – 68 – Senior – Crestview

Tight End
Hayden Dearth – 17 – Senior – Bluffton

Receiver
Nate Coulter – 2 – Senior – Spencerville
Carson Clum – 7 – Senior – Allen East
Gavin Bogart – 21 – Senior – Bluffton

Running Back
Quin Schroeder – 4 – Senior – Leipsic
Jack Hoel – 28 – Senior – Allen East

Quarterback
Garret Bogart – 8 – Senior – Bluffton

Specialist
Trenton Barraza – 3 – Junior – Columbus Grove

2nd Team Defense
Defensive Line
Beau Eggleston – 25 – Senior – Crestview
Brogan Paxson – 55 – Senior – Allen East
Dalton Amos – 60 – Junior – Ada
Jacob Granger – 59 – Senior – Bluffton

Linebacker
Landen Huston – 11 – Junior – Columbus Grove
Mike Jimenez – 25 – Senior – Leipsic
Jacob Pinks – 31 – Junior – Allen East
Karder Agner – 8 – Junior – Delphos Jefferson

Defensive Back
Hunter Jones – 2 – Senior – Crestview
Grant Eversole – 21 – Junior – Columbus Grove
Trenton Barraza – 3 – Junior – Columbus Grove
Braedon Jordan – 11 – Senior – Bluffton
Quinn Eachus – 9 – Junior – Bluffton

Honorable Mention Offense
Offensive Line
Loudon Auchmuty – 57 – Senior – Columbus Grove
Matt Weitzel – 64 – Senior – Delphos Jefferson
Jose Garica – 75 – Junior – Leipsic
RJ Davies – 75 – Junior – Allen East
Owen Arnett – 66 – Senior – Ada
Lane Wildermuth – 50 – Junior – Allen East
Ty Meyer – 63 – Junior – Columbus Grove
Brody Sommers – 50 – Junior – Bluffton

Tight End
Brady Basinger – 7 – Freshman – Columbus Grove

Running Back
Jaret Harting – 7 – Senior – Crestview
Braxton Leeth – 32 – Sophomore – Crestview

Quarterback
Bryson Penix – 5 – Junior – Crestview
Levi Green – 18 – Junior – Ada

Receiver
Hunter Jones – 2 – Senior – Crestview
Kellin Putman – 3 – Senior – Crestview
Kyle Hopkins – 1 – Junior – Columbus Grove
Tyler Wilkins – 7 – Senior – Delphos Jefferson
Will Sensabaugh – 12 – Freshman – Spencerville

Specialist
Logan Jolliff – 9 – Junior – Ada
Trey Hensley – 1 – Senior – Allen East

Honorable Mention Defense
Defensive Line
Connor Douglas – 76 – Senior – Columbus Grove
Marco Eiden – 57 – Senior – Bluffton
Connor Sheets – 66 – Senior – Crestview
Wren Sheets – 14 – Junior – Crestview
Jake Scheckelhoff – 20 – Senior – Leipsic
Trevor Whitney – 75 – Junior – Spencerville
Dalton Smith – 68 – Senior – Allen East
Xach Houx – 87 – Senior – Delphos Jefferson

Linebacker
Hayden Dearth – 17 – Senior – Bluffton
Jorden Scott – 33 – Senior – Allen East
Carter Layman – 26 – Senior – Spencerville
Zayden Martin – 20 – Senior – Crestview
Caden Hedrick – 4 – Senior – Allen East

Defensive Back
Estevan Carrillo – 6 – Senior – Leipsic
Trey Hensley – 1 – Senior – Allen East
Dylan Short – 10 – Junior – Spencerville
Hayden Perrott – 11 – Sophomore – Crestview

October 23rd, 2023|Categories: Ada, Allen East, Bluffton, Columbus Grove, Crestview, Delphos Jefferson, Football, Leipsic, NWC, Scores, Spencerville|Tags: |

2023 Final OHSAA Football Computer Ratings

Top 16 from each region qualify for the playoffs.

Division V – Region 18
15. Spencerville 5.9

Division VI – Region 22
1. Columbus Grove 19.7, 2. Bluffton 19.35

Division VI – Region 24
9. Allen East 6.5

Division VII – Region 26
9. Leipsic 14.45, 15. Crestview 8.65, 21. Ada 5.45, 26. Delphos Jefferson 1.55

Complete Rankings

October 22nd, 2023|Categories: Ada, Allen East, Bluffton, Columbus Grove, Crestview, Delphos Jefferson, Football, Leipsic, Scores, Spencerville|Tags: |

10/21 OHSAA Cross Country Districts

Division III District at Columbus Grove
Boys 1 (11 teams)
Two boys’ races will be held at this site. Race 1 will have 3 qualifiers and Race 2 will have 3 qualifiers to the Tiffin Regional
1. Columbus Grove 24, 6. Leipsic 175, 7. Bluffton 207, 10. Spencerville 248, 11. Allen East 302
Individual Regional Qualifiers: 8. Levi Fenzl, Bluffton, 11. Diego Baldazo, Leipsic

Boys 2 (10 teams)
1. Lincolnview 31, 3. Crestview 78
Individual Regional Qualifiers:
n/a

Girls 1 (10 teams)
Two girls’ races will be held at this site. Race 1 will have 4 qualifiers and Race 2 will have 3 qualifiers to the Tiffin Regional
7. Crestview 175, 8. Bluffton 206
Individual Regional Qualifiers: none

Girls 2 (9 teams)
1. Lincolnview 39, 3. Columbus Grove 100, Allen East NTS, Spencerville NTS
Individual Regional Qualifiers: none

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