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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
4/4 Baseball Scores
Bluffton 4 Upper Scioto Valley 2
Miller City 12 Delphos Jefferson 1, 5 inn.
4/4 Softball Scores
Allen East at Botkins (ppd to 4/5)
Elida 5 Bluffton 0
Ayersville 4 Columbus Grove 2
Delphos Jefferson 14 Ottoville 3, 6 inn.
Coldwater 7 Lincolnview 6, 11 inn.
4/5 Boys Tennis Scores
Defiance 3 Bluffton 2
4/2 Baseball Scores
Ada 3 Upper Scioto Valley 2
Upper Scioto Valley 16 Ada 2, 5 inn.
Allen East 5 Arlington 4
Allen East 7 Arlington 5
Van Buren 11 Bluffton 1, 6 inn.
Van Buren 10 Bluffton 0, 5 inn.
Columbus Grove 2 Liberty-Benton 1
Crestview 2 Fort Recovery 1, 9 inn.
Delphos Jefferson 6 Parkway 2
Leipsic 2 Holgate 1
Antwerp 7 Lincolnview 5
4/2 Softball Scores
Ada 11 Upper Scioto Valley 4
Allen East 17 Arlington 2
Allen East 14 Arlington 1
St. Marys 5 Bluffton 0
St. Marys 8 Bluffton 7
Crestview 10 New Bremen 0, 6 inn.
Crestview 12 New Bremen 7
Anna 11 Delphos Jefferson 7
Anna 19 Delphos Jefferson 5
Leipsic at Holgate
Shawnee 8 Spencerville 0
Shawnee 23 Spencerville 4, 5 inn.
4/2 Boys Tennis Scores
Lima City Tournament at UNOH
1. Bath 28, 2. Lima Central Catholic 25, 3. Marion Harding 24, 4. Elida 17, 5. Bluffton 8, 6. Lima Senior 7
4/2 Track & Field Results
Joe Rider Horn Tiger Relays
Boys (8 teams): 2. Allen East 89, 7. Spencerville 57, 8. Ada 46.5
Girls (8 teams): 2. Spencerville 97, 7. Ada 36, 8. Allen East 8
Complete Results
Liberty-Benton Relays
Boys (8 teams): 6. Bluffton 44
Girls (8 teams): 8. Bluffton 13
Complete Results
3/31 Softball Scores
Ada at Cory-Rawson (ppd)
Ottawa-Glandorf at Bluffton (ppd)
Crestview at Van Wert (ppd)
Delphos Jefferson 13 Kalida 1, 5 inn.
Minster at Lincolnview (ppd)
Spencerville 18 Ottoville 0, 5 inn.
2021-22 NWC Scholar Athletes – Winter
All NWC Scholar Athletes have earned a 3.0 GPA or higher and a varsity letter.
Gold = 3.5 – 4.0
Silver = 3.0 – 3.49
Ada
Boys Basketball:
Gold: Cayden Murphy, Spencer Wall, Ethan Murphy, Jaden Leal
Silver: Grant Preston, Casen Jones, Carter Conley
Girls Basketball:
Gold: Kirsten Poling, Selena Jordan, Courtney Sumner, Dacey Robinson, Katie Sizemore, Lexi Poling
Silver: Olivia Burkhart, Mariah King
Cheerleading:
Gold: Molly Zimmerman, Ashlyn Madison, Kiya Tabler, Cami Hazelton
Silver: Ella Badertscher, Haley Pettigrew
Boys Swimming:
Gold: Jack Baumgartner, Dylan Hartman
Silver: Connor Daugherty, Brayden Miller
Girls Swimming:
Gold: Kaitlyn Bowden, Carlee Oldfield, Jenna Bassitt, Autumn Andreasen
Silver: Kayla Wince, Lily Baumgartner
Wrestling:
Gold: Rowan West
Silver: Trevor Mcgue, Liam Vieira, Colton Cole
Allen East
Boys Basketball:
Gold: Zac Miller, Grant Scott, Mason Hutchinson, Jacob Hershberger, Keaton Lehman
Silver: Carson Clum
Girls Basketball:
Gold: Brooke Helser, Alexandria Rodriguez, Kennedy Truex, Lexy Payne, Ella Richardson, Aubrey Young, Savana Brooks, Rilynn Jones, Dylan Miller, Taylor Nickles, Ella Miller
Silver: Emma Brinkman
Cheerleading:
Gold: Callie Carter, Ryanne Lehman, Amanda Moore, Emily Closson, Jaden Hicks, Emma Spencer, Layla Dotson, Kendal Moyer
Silver: Kylie Hall, Samantha Phillips
Wrestling:
Gold: Chase Miller, Alec Winner, Hunter Sidle, Kade Wireman, Gage Wireman, Jacob Hershberger, Brogan Paxson, Jacob Pinks
Silver: none
Bluffton
Boys Basketball:
Gold: Marek Donaldson, Kaden Lora, Trenton Donley, Trey Boblitt, Nate Schaadt, Carson Soper
Silver: none
Girls Basketball:
Gold: Ashley Fleece, Ayla Grandey, Delany Maple, Riley Eachus, Kendal Giesige, Samantha Scoles, Kylie Stackhouse, Kylie Monday, Riley Busch
Silver: none
Cheerleading:
Gold: Jenna Goodman, Amy Jebsen, Jessica Goodman, Olivia Parker, Ava Whitaker, Maeve Donaldson, Kiera Rieman, Lauren Gray
Silver: none
Swimming:
Gold: Allison Diller, Ella Armstrong, Izzy Stechschulte, Lena Brown, June Essinger, Zoey Shank, Rory Youngpeter, Landon Armstrong, CJ McCall, Riley Verb, Tyler Cupples, Jacob Lehman, Xavier Diller
Silver: none
Wrestling:
Gold: Dustin Mortimer, Micah Minnig, Ethan Kohli, Caden Habegger, Isaiah Mikesell, Kaden Basil, Trent Howard
Silver: none
Columbus Grove
Boys Basketball:
Gold: Jacksen Schroeder, Caleb Stechschulte, Brayden Bellman, Tadd Koch, Bo Birnesser
Silver: Trey Sautter, Zach Reynolds
Girls Basketball:
Gold: Savanah Ridenour, Kenzie King, Shay Schroeder, Koryn Halker, Sage Clement, Jaylen Sautter, Brynn Fortman
Silver: Lauryn Auchmuty
Cheerleading:
Gold: Hadassah Jones, Ellie Keehn, Carys Donaldson
Wrestling:
Gold: Nick Wolverton, Jevin Langhals, Logan Mershman, Jacob Lyons, Loudon Auchmuty
Silver: Joe Kohli, A.J. Schafer, Evan Pitts, Zane Stechschulte, Levi Schroeder, Layton Blankemeyer
Crestview
Boys Basketball:
Gold: Gavin Etzler, Mitchell Temple, Ryan Sowers, Nathan Lichtle, Wesyn Ludwig, Wren Sheets
Silver: Carson Hunter
Girls Basketball:
Gold: Cali Gregory, Emily Greulach, Laci McCoy, Brynn Putman, Myia Etzler, Macy Kulwicki, Nevaeh Ross, Ellianna Kline, Josie Kulwicki, Lauren Walls, Kennedy Crider, Kylee Reno
Silver: none
Cheerleading:
Gold: Alyssa Hoersten, Carmen Hoersten, Addyson Dowler, Haley Sheets, Maisee Short, Ellie Vining, Jamie Balliet, Kaylee Parrish
Silver: none
Wrestling:
Gold: Donovan Wreath, Holden Thornell, Jayden Renner, Ryden Cereghin, Rex Gerardot, Nolan Walls, Connor Tussing
Silver: Trevon Barton, Gavin Grubb, Hayden Tobias, Zayden Martin, Evan McClellan
Delphos Jefferson
Boys Basketball:
Gold: Colin Bailey, Trent Teman, Levi Rode, Andrew Miller, Cody Bailey, Isaac Gallmeier
Silver: Caden Carder, Lucas Grothaus, Cole Hoersten, Karder Agner
Girls Basketball:
Gold: Alycia Lindeman, Josie McGue, Jenna Rode, Maddie Weitzel, Rylynn Marquiss, Jessa Rostorfer, Payton Shade, Gwen Teman, Hannah Wiltsie, Lauren French, Alyvia Lindeman, Kyrstin Moore
Silver: none
Cheerleading:
Gold: Jaina Bloom, Xandra Houx, Paige Scott, Elyse North, Abbi Hageman, Avery Rahrig
Silver: none
Wrestling:
Gold: Joey Dailey, Cody Redmon, Don Riordon
Silver: Anthony Bodine, Eli Kill
Leipsic
Boys Basketball:
Gold: Mason Brandt, Blake Liffick
Silver: none
Girls Basketball:
Gold: Jocie Hermiller, Ally Kirkendall
Silver: none
Lincolnview
Boys Basketball:
Gold: Cole Binkley, Ethan Crow, Carson Fox, Avery Slusher
Silver: Cal Evans, Daegan Hatfield, Landon Price, Garrett Richardson
Girls Basketball:
Gold: Ashlyn Price, Addysen Stevens, Carsyn Looser, Annie Renner, Kendall Bollenbacher, Zadria King
Silver: Emerson Walker, Makayla Jackman, Andi Webb
Boys Bowling:
Gold: Preston Bugh, James Reinhart
Silver: Conner Baldauf, Alex Wyatt
Girls Bowling:
Gold: Jenna Corzine, Zoey Tracy Leigha Bendele, Lily Price, Katrina Behrens
Silver: none
Cheerleading:
Gold: Emma Cooley, Madison Case
Silver: Lakyn Bailey, Summer Karbowiak, Brenna Case
Wrestling:
Gold: Alex Hefner, Cody Ricker
Silver: Sha-Lynn Boroff, Tyler Ulrey
Spencerville
Boys Basketball:
Gold: Nathan Coulter, Cade Elling, Elijah Harter, Tyler Koenig, Evan Osting, Blake Sommers, Carter Sudhoff
Silver: Josh Henline, Dylan Smith
Girls Basketball:
Gold: Gabriella Croft, Claire Hoback, Chloe Orr, Kirsten Wurst,
Silver: Brooklyn Godsey
Cheerleading:
Gold: Emma Core, Hope Dicke, Lily Frye, Kendyl Roberts, Kira Sharp, Natalie Wood, Claire Zerbe
Silver: Brooke Russell
Wrestling:
Gold: Alejandro Adams, Jason Dues, Heath Gaskill, Caden Johnston, Maddox Jurek, Emerson Layman, Carder Miller, Carson Roberts, Reyce Robey, Alex Ross
Silver: Landen Boedicker, Brady Dunnigan, Trey Hunter, Logan Johnson, Ean Martinez,
3/30 Baseball Scores
Allen East 14 Lima Senior 3, 5 inn.
Liberty-Benton 8 Bluffton 3
Crestview 16 Delphos St. John’s 8, 6 inn.
Wayne Trace 4 Leipsic 3
Van Wert 4 Lincolnview 1
3/30 Boys Tennis Scores
Ada at Lima Central Catholic
Elida 4 Bluffton 1
3/29 Baseball Scores
Ada at Arcadia
Carey 7 Bluffton 2
Elida 3 Columbus Grove 2
Riverdale 8 Delphos Jefferson 1
Paulding 4 Lincolnview 3
Parkway 11 Spencerville 1
3/29 Softball Scores
Ada at Arcadia
Allen East 16 Lima Senior 1
Carey 10 Bluffton 9
Crestview 11 Lima Central Catholic 1
Leipsic 21 Ottawa-Glandorf 1, 5 inn.
Anna 12 Spencerville 2, 5 inn.
3/29 Boys Tennis Scores
St. Marys 4 Bluffton 1
3/29 Track & Field Results
Dual Meet at Spencerville
Boys: Celina 101, Spencerville 36
Girls: Celina 86, Spencerville 51
Complete Results
Tri-Meet at Bluffton
Boys: Bluffton 72.5, Bath 55, Allen East 53.5
Girls: Bath 86.5, Bluffton 67.5, Allen East 20
Complete Results
Quad Meet at Ada
Boys: Indian Lake 104, Ada 58, North Union 50.5, Upper Scioto Valley 38.5
Girls: Indian Lake 134, Ada 67, North Union 46, Upper Scioto Valley 1
Complete Results