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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
9/29 NWC Football Scores
Ada 28 Delphos Jefferson 0
Allen East 49 Spencerville 7
Bluffton 21 Crestview 0
Columbus Grove 28 Leipsic 14
9/28 OHSAA Boys Golf Sectionals
Division II Sectional at Moose Landing GC
District Qualifiers: Top 3 teams and 3 individuals not on a qualifying team.
11. Spencerville 372; 12. Bluffton 372
Individual District Qualifiers: none
Complete Results
Division III Sectional at Colonial GC
District Qualifiers: Top 3 teams and 3 individuals not on a qualifying team.
6. Allen East 350, 7. Delphos Jefferson 352, 9. Lincolnview 371
Individual District Qualifiers: 7. Isaac Gallmeier (Delphos Jefferson) 76
Complete Results
Division III Sectional at Pike Run GC
District Qualifiers: Top 3 teams and 3 individuals not on a qualifying team.
6. Leipsic 344, 7. Columbus Grove 351, 10. Crestview 366
Individual District Qualifiers: 3. Brevin Brandt (Leipsic) 74
Complete Results
Division III Sectional at Sycamore Springs GC
District Qualifiers: Top 3 teams and 3 individuals not on a qualifying team.
10. Ada 418
Individual District Qualifiers: none
Complete Results
9/28 Boys Soccer Scores
Ottawa-Glandorf 3 Bluffton 1
Celina 6 Lincolnview 0
Spencerville 4 Fort Jennings 1
9/28 NWC Girls Soccer Scores
Spencerville 1 Crestview 0
Non-Conference:
Allen East 12 Lima Central Catholic 0
Bluffton 2 Liberty Center 1
Columbus Grove 1 Continental 0
9/28 NWC Volleyball Scores
Ada 3 Delphos Jefferson 0
Crestview 3 Allen East 0
Leipsic 3 Bluffton 0
Lincolnview 3 Columbus Grove 0
9/26 OHSAA Girls Golf Sectionals
Division II Sectional at Moose Landing CC
District Qualifiers: Top 3 teams and 3 individuals not on a qualifying team.
8. Delphos Jefferson 472, 11. Lincolnview 486, 14. Columbus Grove NTS
Individual District Qualifiers: none
Complete Results
Division II Sectional at Moose Landing CC
District Qualifiers: Top 3 teams and 3 individuals not on a qualifying team.
13. Bluffton 521
Individual District Qualifiers: none
Complete Results
9/26 NWC Girls Soccer Scores
Bluffton 2 Ada 0
Non-Conference:
Ottoville 5 Crestview 0
Miller City 1 Spencerville 0
9/26 NWC Volleyball Scores
Allen East 3 Ada 0
Crestview 3 Bluffton 0
Leipsic 3 Columbus Grove 0
Lincolnview 3 Spencerville 0
9/25 NWC Boys Soccer Scores
Bluffton 3 Ada 2
9/23 Cross Country Results
Van Wert Health Invitational
Boys (17 teams): 1. Columbus Grove 70, 2. Lincolnview 78, 8. Crestview 194, 13. Spencerville 404, 17. Allen East 471
Girls (14 teams): 2. Lincolnview 83, 8. Columbus Grove 215, 11. Crestview 270, 12. Bluffton 272
9/22 NWC Football Scores
Bluffton 48 Ada 0
Columbus Grove 47 Allen East 28
Crestview 52 Delphos Jefferson 6
Leipsic 40 Spencerville 6
2023 NWC Golf All-Conference Teams
NWC Golfer of the Year: Matt Dealey, Crestview
NWC Coach of the Year: Shane Gallmeier, Delphos Jefferson
1st Team
Matt Dealey, Crestview
Brevin Brandt, Leipsic
Isaac Gallmeier, Delphos Jefferson
Levi Clum, Allen East
Michael Woods, Spencerville
Gage Sautter, Columbus Grove
Nick Schroeder, Leipsic
2nd Team
Donnovan Kennedy, Allen East
Evan Speicher, Bluffton
Luke Bollenbacher, Lincolnview
Dalton Hyman, Columbus Grove
Aiden Hardesty, Lincolnview
Jack Baugartner, Ada
Honorable Mention
Troy Pseekos, Delphos Jefferson
Logan Schlemmer, Crestview
Brady DuVall, Delphos Jefferson
Owen Sensabaugh, Spencerville
Brady Brooks, Allen East
Evan Sautter, Columbus Grove
Cooper Chapman, Spencerville
Jared Jessee, Lincolnview
Nick Evans, Lincolnview
Ryan Hardeman, Columbus Grove
Mason Wiltsie, Delphos Jefferson
Trey Skelton, Crestview
2023 NWC Boys Golf Tournament
2023 NWC Tournament at Delphos CC
1. Delphos Jefferson 348, 2. Allen East 353, 3. Leipsic 353, 4. Crestview 356, 5. Spencerville 361, 6. Columbus Grove 365, 7. Lincolnview 367, 8. Bluffton 388, 9. Ada 418
Medalist: Matthew Dealey, Crestview – 74
2nd Medalist: Brevin Brandt, Leipsic – 76
3rd Medalist: Isaac Gallmeier, Delphos Jefferson – 77 & Levi Clum, Allen East – 77
Final NWC Standings
1. Allen East 16.5, 2. Delphos Jefferson 15.5, 2. Leipsic 15.5, 4. Crestview 10.5, 5. Lincolnview 9.5, 6. Columbus Grove 8.5, 7. Spencerville 7, 8. Bluffton 5, 9. Ada 2
Team Individual Results
Ada (418)
Jack Baumgartner 90 (46 – 44), Ethan Lawrence 98 (50 – 48), Brody Rister 108 (59 – 49), Lawson Klingler 122 (62 – 60) , Sam Crawford 131 (62 – 69)
Allen East (353)
Levi Clum 77 (39 – 38), Jalen Johnson 97 (51 – 46), Donovan Kennedy 84 (43 – 41), Braden Clum 97 (46 – 51), Brady Brooks 95 (52 – 43), Hunter Williams 109 (47 – 62)
Bluffton (388)
Nick Lovett 101 (55 – 46), Evan Speicher 92 (46 – 46), Grady Coonfare 107 (53 – 54), Ethan Fifer 105 (53 – 52), Preston Laytart 92 (44 – 48), Nate Rayle 103 (51 – 52)
Columbus Grove (365)
Gage Sautter 85 (41 – 44), Ryan Hardeman 100 (50 – 50), Evan Sautter 98 (49 – 49), Dalton Hyman 92 (47 – 45), Brody Roof 90 (46 – 44), Michael King 112 (50 – 62)
Crestview (356)
Matthew Dealey 74 (36 – 38), Logan Schlemmer 91 (44 – 47), Trey Skelton 95 (44 – 51), Brady Petrie 103 (52 – 51), Evan Hart 111 (56 – 55), Aydin Hyitt 96 (48 – 48)
Delphos Jefferson (348)
Isaac Gallmeier 77 (39 – 38), Brady DuVall 92 (44 – 48), Troy Pseekos 88 (45 – 43), Mason Wiltsie 91 (44 – 47), Trace Casemier 105 (57 – 48), Kellen Carder 100 (49 – 51)
Leipsic (353)
Brevin Brandt 76 (38 – 38), Nick Schroeder 91 (44 – 47), Diego Lomeli 95 (45 – 50), Andrew Hittle 91 (45 – 46), Zac Lammers 103 (47 – 56), Lyrric Knisley 106 (53 – 53)
Lincolnview (367)
Luke Bollenbacher 86 (40 – 46), Aiden Hardesty 92 (45 – 47), Nick Evans 102 (54 – 48), Chayse Overholt 95 (45 – 50), Jared Jessee 94 (46 – 48), Bosten Bailey 98 (47 – 51)
Spencerville (361)
Michael Woods 81 (40 – 41), Owen Sensabaugh 93 (46 – 47), Hunter Mcpheron 103 (48 – 55), Cooper Chapman 84 (42 – 42), Tristan Shaw 106 (50 – 56), Keegan Klosterman 120 (57 – 63)