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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
4/19 NWC Softball Scores
Delphos Jefferson 12 Ada 8
Crestview 12 Allen East 1, 5 inn.
Paulding 3 Bluffton 2
Lincolnview 12 Columbus Grove 2, 5 inn.
Non-Conference:
Parkway 12 Spencerville 2, 5 inn.
4/19 Boys Tennis Scores
Ada 3 Elida 2
Kenton 3 Bluffton 2
4/17 Boys Tennis Scores
Bryan 5 Bluffton 0
4/16 Baseball Scores
Ada 12 Ridgemont 2, 5 inn.
Miller City 16 Bluffton 1, 5 inn.
Lincolnview 12 Fort Jennings 0, 5 inn.
Paulding 2 North Central 1
4/16 Track & Field Scores
Bulldog Invitational
Boys (12 teams): 1. Columbus Grove 178, 7. Lincolnview 28, 11. Delphos Jefferson 3, 12. Ada 2
Girls (13 teams): 2. Columbus Grove 94, 5. Paulding 49, 7. Lincolnview 28, 8. Delphos Jefferson 13, 9. Ada 12
Complete Results
Gold Medal Meet
Boys (10 teams): 5. Bluffton 46, 8. Allen East 30
Girls (9 teams): 8. Bluffton 14.5
Complete Results
4/15 NWC Baseball Scores
Allen East 18 Ada 0, 5 inn.
Crestview 12 Bluffton 1, 5 inn.
Lincolnview 12 Spencerville 1, 5 inn.
Paulding 9 Columbus Grove 2
4/15 NWC Softball Scores
Allen East 5 Ada 0
Crestview 13 Bluffton 6
Paulding 9 Columbus Grove 0
Lincolnview 11 Spencerville 0, 5 inn.
Non-Conference:
Lima Central Catholic 14 Delphos Jefferson 1, 5 inn.
4/12 NWC Baseball Scores
Ada 5 Bluffton 1
Allen East 10 Delphos Jefferson 1
Columbus Grove 2 Crestview 0
Paulding 8 Spencerville 0
Non-Conference:
Lincolnview 2 Fort Recovery 1
4/12 NWC Softball Scores
Ada 5 Bluffton 1
Allen East 13 Delphos Jefferson 3, 5 inn.
Crestview 9 Columbus Grove 2
Spencerville at Paulding (ppd)
Non-Conference:
Lincolnview at Lima Central Catholic (ppd)
4/12 Boys Tennis Scores
Ottawa-Glandorf 3 Ada 2
Van Wert 4 Bluffton 1
4/10 Baseball Scores
Liberty-Benton 15 Bluffton 0, 5 inn.
Kalida 15 Crestview 11
Bath 8 Delphos Jefferson 5
Lincolnview 12 Wayne Trace 2, 6 inn.
Paulding 11 Edon 6
4/10 Softball Scores
Ada 10 Arlington 0, 5 inn.
Ada 7 Arlington 3
Bluffton 4 Liberty-Benton 2
Liberty-Benton 5 Bluffton 2
Crestview 4 Wayne Trace 1
Crestview 7 Lincolnview 6 (suspended)
Ayersville 8 Delphos Jefferson 1 (suspended)
Delphos Jefferson at Ayersville (ppd)
Lincolnview 12 Wayne Trace 2, 6 inn.
Paulding 15 Edon 4
4/9 Track & Field Scores
Bath Ehresman Invite
Boys (12 teams): 3. Bluffton 55, 7. Allen East 29, 11. Paulding 2
Girls (11 teams): 10. Paulding 8, 11. Bluffton 5, Allen East NTS
Complete Results
Spencerville Bearcat Relays
Boys (8 teams): 1. Columbus Grove 134, 5. Spencerville 41, 7. Ada 15, 8. Delphos Jefferson 9
Girls (8 teams): 1. Spencerville 84, 3. Columbus Grove 78, 7. Delphos Jefferson 20, 8. Ada 19
Complete Results
4/8 NWC Baseball Scores
Delphos Jefferson 10 Bluffton 0, 6 inn.
Spencerville 3 Crestview 1
Lincolnview 8 Paulding 0
Non-Conference:
Allen East 27 Upper Scioto Valley 4, 5 inn.
4/8 NWC Softball Scores
Bluffton 19 Delphos Jefferson 7
Crestview 10 Spencerville 0, 6 inn.
Lincolnview 19 Paulding 7
Non-Conference:
Allen East 20 Upper Scioto Valley 1