Bluffton Pirates

Bluffton Pirates2026-06-07T17:55:03-04:00

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 x3005 | Email

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

3/5 OHSAA Wrestling Districts

Division III District at Troy
Four from each weight class will advance to State
6. Allen East 98, 17. Columbus Grove 30.5, 27. Spencerville 18, 32. Lincolnview 13, 36. Delphos Jefferson 6, 38. Crestview 4, 44. Ada 2

Brackets | Placers | Results

State Qualifiers:
150: 2. Kade Wireman 11, Allen East (45-5)
165: 3. Chase Miller 12, Allen East (30-4)
215: 2. A.J. Schafer 11, Columbus Grove (23-8)
285: 2. Eli Criblez 11, Allen East (44-1)

Division III District at Rossford
Four from each weight class will advance to State
21. Bluffton 31

Brackets | Placers | Results

State Qualifiers:
175: 1. Kaden Basil 12, Bluffton (38-5)

March 5th, 2022|Categories: Ada, Allen East, Bluffton, Columbus Grove, Crestview, Delphos Jefferson, Lincolnview, Scores, Spencerville, Wrestling|Tags: |

2022 OHSAA Girls Basketball Tournament Brackets

Division III
Elida – Sectional/District
Allen East, Delphos Jefferson, Spencerville

Division IV
Region 14 – Regional
Columbus Grove, Crestview

Van Wert – Sectional/District
Bluffton, Columbus Grove, Leipsic

Wapakoneta – Sectional/District
Ada

Defiance – Sectional/District
Crestview, Lincolnview

March 1st, 2022|Categories: Ada, Allen East, Basketball Girls, Bluffton, Columbus Grove, Crestview, Delphos Jefferson, Leipsic, Lincolnview, NWC, Scores, Spencerville|Tags: |

2/26 OHSAA Wrestling Sectionals

Division III Sectional Tournament at Lima Central Catholic
Four from each weight class at LCC will advance to the District Tournament in Southwest Ohio.
1. Allen East 202, 3. Spencerville 150, 5. Columbus Grove 137, 8. Crestview 63.5, 9. Lincolnview 63, 10. Delphos Jefferson 58, 13. Ada 25.5

Brackets | Placers | Results

District Qualifiers:
106: 3. Elan Martinez, Spencerville; 4. Aizik Myers, Allen East
113: 1. Nyah Hodge-Miller, Spencerville; 2. Gavin Grubb, Crestview
120: 3. Boat Thompson, Columbus Grove
126: 1. Carder Miller, Spencerville; 3. Clayton McClain, Ada
132: 3. Zane Stechschulte, Columbus Grove
138: 2. Cody Redmon, Delphos Jefferson; 3. Jacob Pinks, Allen East; 4. Levi Grace, Crestview
144: 2. Trenton Gatchell, Allen East; 4. Anthony Bodine, Delphos Jefferson
150: 1. Kade Wireman, Allen East; 4. Emerson Layman, Spencerville
157: 1. Landen Schroeder, Columbus Grove; 3. Jack Stark, Allen East
165: 1. Chase Miller, Allen East; 3. Maddox Jurek, Spencerville
175: 2. Gage Wireman, Allen East; 3. Dylan Bowyer, Lincolnview; 4. Kyle Lathrop, Columbus Grove
190: 3. Brogan Paxson, Allen East; 4. Heath Gaskill, Spencerville
215: 1. A.J. Schafer, Columbus Grove; 2. Alek Winner, Allen East; 4. Reyce Robey, Spencerville
285: 1. Eli Criblez, Allen East; 2. Logan Johnson, Spencerville; 4. Tyler Ulrey, Lincolnview

Division III Sectional Tournament at Van Buren
Four from each weight class at Archbold, Oak Harbor, Plymouth, and Van Buren will advance to the District at Rossford.
5. Bluffton 106

Brackets | Placers | Team Scores

District Qualifiers:
106: none
113: none
120: none
126: none
132: 4. Jett Blackburn, Bluffton
138: none
144: none
150: 3. Dustin Mortimer, Bluffton
157: 2. Kyle Basil, Bluffton
165: 4. Isaiah Mikesell, Bluffton
175: 1. Kaden Basil, Bluffton
190: none
215: 4. Trent Howard, Bluffton
285: none

February 26th, 2022|Categories: Ada, Allen East, Bluffton, Columbus Grove, Crestview, Delphos Jefferson, Lincolnview, Scores, Spencerville, Wrestling|Tags: |

2/25 OHSAA Boys Basketball Sectionals

Division III Sectional Championship at Elida
Liberty-Benton 66 Allen East 60

Division III Sectional Championship at Miller City
Bluffton 43 Bath 32

Division IV Sectional Championship at Van Wert
Crestview 55 Patrick Henry 52

Division IV Sectional Championships at Bluffton U.
Kalida 41 Leipsic 31, OT
Columbus Grove 38 Delphos St. John’s 34

Division IV Sectional Championship at St. Marys
Spencerville 66 Upper Scioto Valley 51

February 25th, 2022|Categories: Allen East, Basketball Boys, Bluffton, Columbus Grove, Crestview, Leipsic, Scores, Spencerville|Tags: |

2021-22 NWC Boys Basketball All-Conference Teams

NWC Player of the Year: Mason Brandt, Senior – Leipsic
NWC Coach of the Year: Todd Boblitt – Bluffton

1st Team
Mason Brandt, Senior – Leipsic
Kyler Kinn, Senior – Bluffton
Josh Henline, Junior – Spencerville
Garrett Newland, Senior – Allen East
Trey Sautter, Senior – Columbus Grove
Trenton Donley, Senior – Bluffton

2nd Team
Gavin Etzler, Junior – Crestview
Colin Bailey, Senior – Delphos Jefferson
Dylan Smith, Junior – Spencerville
Rontae Jackson, Senior – Crestview
Tyler Koenig, Senior – Spencerville

Honorable Mention
Bo Birnesser, Sophomore – Columbus Grove
Trey Boblitt, Senior – Bluffton
Cayden Murphy, Senior – Ada
Paul Maag, Junior – Leipsic
Landon Price, Senior – Lincolnview
Carson Hunter, Junior – Crestview
Mitch Temple, Junior – Crestview
Garrett Richardson, Senior – Lincolnview
Carson Clum, Sophomore – Allen East
Daegen Hatfield, Senior – Lincolnview

February 23rd, 2022|Categories: Ada, Allen East, Basketball Boys, Bluffton, Columbus Grove, Crestview, Delphos Jefferson, Leipsic, Lincolnview, NWC, Scores, Spencerville|Tags: |

2/21 OHSAA Girls Basketball Sectionals

Division III Sectional Championship at Lincolnview
Delphos Jefferson 58 Spencerville 41

Division IV Sectional Championship at Bluffton U.
Kalida 41 Bluffton 36

Division IV Sectional Championship at Van Buren
Leipsic 44 Holgate 22

Division IV Sectional Championship at Bryan
Lincolnview 55 Ayersville 48

Division IV Sectional Championship at Paulding
Crestview 60 Edgerton 16

February 21st, 2022|Categories: Basketball Girls, Bluffton, Crestview, Delphos Jefferson, Leipsic, Lincolnview, Scores, Spencerville|Tags: |

2022 NWC Wrestling Championships

2022 NWC Wrestling Championships at Bluffton
1. Allen East 304.5, 2. Spencerville 256, 3. Columbus Grove 217, 4. Bluffton 159, 5. Crestview 145, 6. Delphos Jefferson 114, 7. Lincolnview 109, 8. Ada 71.5

Results | Placers | Brackets

NWC Wrestler of the Year: 165# Champion – Chase Miller, 12 – Allen East
NWC Co-Coaches-of-the-Year: Mike Abbey – Allen East & Jon Brewer – Spencerville

NWC Individual Champions:
106: Aizik Myers 10, Allen East
113: Nyah Hodge-Miller 11, Spencerville
120: Boat Thompson 9, Columbus Grove
126: Carder Miller 11, Spencerville
132: Jett Blackburn 9, Bluffton
138: Cody Redmon 12, Delphos Jefferson
144: Trenton Gatchell 10, Allen East
150: Kade Wireman 11, Allen East
157: Landen Schroeder 11, Columbus Grove
165: Chase Miller 12, Allen East
175: Kaden Basil 12, Bluffton
190: Brogan Paxson 10, Allen East
215: Alek Winner 12, Allen East
285: Eli Criblez 11, Allen East

February 18th, 2022|Categories: Ada, Allen East, Bluffton, Columbus Grove, Crestview, Delphos Jefferson, Lincolnview, NWC, Scores, Spencerville, Wrestling|Tags: |

2021-22 NWC Girls Basketball All-Conference Teams

NWC Player of the Year: Alyvia Lindeman – Delphos Jefferson – Sophomore
NWC Coach of the Year: Denise Lindeman – Delphos Jefferson

1st Team
Alyvia Lindeman – Delphos Jefferson – Sophomore
Kenzie King – Columbus Grove – Senior
Cali Gregory – Crestview – Sophomore
Alycia Lindeman – Delphos Jefferson – Senior
Whitney Langhals – Leipsic – Junior
Kendall Bollenbacher – Lincolnview – Senior

2nd Team
Sami Scoles – Bluffton – Junior
Lily Goecke – Spencerville – Senior
Laci McCoy – Crestview – Junior
Courtney Sumner – Ada – Junior
Savanah Ridenour – Columbus Grove – Senior

Honorable Mention
Lauren French – Delphos Jefferson – Sophomore
Savanna Brooks – Allen East – Sophomore
Ava Henry – Leipsic – Sophomore
Kylie Monday – Bluffton – Senior
Gabi Croft – Spencerville – Junior
Lauryn Auchmuty – Columbus Grove – Freshman
Kennedy Truex – Allen East – Junior
Josie McGue – Delphos Jefferson – Senior
Olivia Burkhart – Ada – Sophomore
Ayla Grandey – Bluffton – Freshman
Zadria King – Lincolnview – Senior
Myia Etzler – Crestview – Sophomore
Rilynn Jones – Allen East – Freshman

February 16th, 2022|Categories: Ada, Allen East, Basketball Girls, Bluffton, Columbus Grove, Crestview, Delphos Jefferson, Leipsic, Lincolnview, NWC, Scores, Spencerville|Tags: |
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