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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
4/21 NWC Softball Scores
Ada 9 Delphos Jefferson 3
Crestview 4 Allen East 3
Bluffton 7 Leipsic 1
Lincolnview 14 Columbus Grove 4
Non-Conference:
Wapakoneta 22 Spencerville 0, 5 inn.
4/21 Boys Tennis Scores
St. Marys 5 Ada 0
Bluffton 3 Wapakoneta 2
4/20 NWC Baseball Scores
Columbus Grove 10 Ada 0, 5 inn.
Non-Conference:
Perry 6 Allen East 4
Fort Jennings 7 Bluffton 4
Minster 9 Crestview 7, 6 inn.
Delphos Jefferson 4 Elida 1
Lincolnview 13 Miller City 6
4/20 Boys Tennis Scores
Lima Senior at Ada
Bath 4 Bluffton 1
4/15 NWC Baseball Scores
Leipsic 16 Spencerville 0, 5 inn.
Non-Conference:
Ada at Ridgemont
Miller City 14 Bluffton 0, 5 inn.
4/15 NWC Softball Scores
Leipsic 3 Spencerville 0
Non-Conference:
Bluffton 9 Miller City 1
4/14 NWC Baseball Scores
Bluffton 3 Ada 2
Delphos Jefferson 11 Allen East 5
Crestview 2 Columbus Grove 1
4/14 NWC Softball Scores
Bluffton 10 Ada 9, 9 inn.
Allen East 5 Delphos Jefferson 2
Crestview 10 Columbus Grove 6
Non-Conference:
Lincolnview 25 Lima Central Catholic 0, 5 inn.
4/12 Baseball Scores
Riverdale 12 Ada 0, 5 inn.
Bluffton at McComb
Columbus Grove 4 Ottoville 1
Leipsic 7 Fort Jennings 0
Liberty-Benton 10 Spencerville 0, 6 inn.
4/12 Softball Scores
Riverdale 24 Ada 2, 5 inn.
Minster 13 Allen East 2, 5 inn.
Bluffton 11 McComb 0, 6 inn.
Columbus Grove 10 Ottoville 0, 6 inn.
Crestview 7 Bluffton (IN) 3
Spencerville 6 Arlington 5
4/12 Track & Field Results
Quad Meet at Ada
Boys (4 teams): 1. Ada 99.5, 2. Allen East 89, 3. Ridgemont 47, 4. North Baltimore 18.5
Girls (4 teams): 1. Ada 95, 2. North Baltimore 43, 3. Ridgemont 34, 4. Allen East 32
Complete Results
Quad Meet at Pandora-Gilboa
Boys (4 teams): 1. Bluffton 126, 2. Perry 58, 3. Pandora-Gilboa 41, 4. Fort Jennings 25
Girls (4 teams): 1. Bluffton 86, 2. Pandora-Gilboa 67, 3. Fort Jennings 39, 4. Perry 32
Complete Results
Tri-Meet at Paulding
Boys (3 teams): 1. Lincolnview 119, 2. Paulding 35, Continental 21
Girls (3 teams): 1. Lincolnview 91.5, 2. Continental 43.5, 3. Paulding 24
Complete Results
Tri-Meet at Van Wert
Boys: 1. Van Wert 95, 2. Celina 60, 3. Crestview 20
Girls: 1. Celina 111, 2. Van Wert 41, 3. Crestview 23
Complete Results
4/8 Track & Field Results
Bearcat Relays
Boys (7 teams): 1. Columbus Grove 138, 3. Spencerville 66, 4. Ada 56, 6. Delphos Jefferson 40
Girls (7 teams): 2. Spencerville 94, 3. Columbus Grove 80, 4. Delphos Jefferson 39, 5. Ada 35
Complete Results
Ehresman Invitational
Boys (12 teams): 3. Bluffton 74.5, 5. Allen East 66.5
Girls (11 teams): 7. Bluffton 34, 10. Allen East 16
Complete Results
4/7 NWC Baseball Scores
Lincolnview 10 Ada 0, 5 inn.
Columbus Grove 10 Allen East 9
Leipsic 10 Crestview 9
Spencerville 3 Delphos Jefferson 2
Non-Conference:
Lima Central Catholic 8 Bluffton 2
4/7 NWC Softball Scores
Lincolnview 11 Ada 1, 5 inn.
Columbus Grove 15 Allen East 1, 5 inn.
Crestview 8 Leipsic 6
Delphos Jefferson 14 Spencerville 8
Non-Conference:
Bluffton 3 Lima Central Catholic 2
4/5 Track & Field Results
Quad Meet at Ottoville
Boys: 1. Ottoville 80.5, 2. Kalida 68.5, 3. Lincolnview 68, 4. Crestview 50
Girls: 1. Kalida 114, 2. Ottoville 70, 3. Lincolnview 43, 4. Crestview 38
Complete Results
Tri-Meet at Delphos Jefferson
Boys: Kenton 119, Elida 52, Delphos Jefferson 38
Girls: Kenton 111.5, Elida 53, Delphos Jefferson 40.5
Complete Results
Quint Meet at Allen East
Boys: 1. Allen East 135, 2. Ada 111.5, 3. Waynesfield-Goshen 106.5, 4. Arcadia 22, 5. Temple Christian 0
Girls: 1. Waynesfield-Goshen 121, 2. Ada 86, 3. Arcadia 61, 4. Allen East 41, 5. Temple Christian 33
Complete Results
Tri-Meet at Leipsic
Boys: Leipsic, Spencerville, Continental
Girls: Leipsic, Spencerville, Continental
Complete Results
Dual Meet at Findlay
Boys: Findlay 117 Bluffton 19
Girls: Findlay 131 Bluffton 1
Complete Results