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By Cort Reynolds

BELLEFONTAINE – The visiting Bluffton High School football team jumped out to a big early lead to kick off the regular season, then had to stave off a Ben Logan rally to secure a 42-28 victory on Friday, August 21.

The Pirates raced to a 28-0 lead in the second periodand never trailed despite a Raider comeback that cut the lead to seven at one point.

The Pirates answered the BL rally with 14 unanswered points to clinch the seesaw battle.

Bluffton drove 79 yards to score on their first possession.

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Here are the Bluffton Pirate Varsity and JVS girls' soccer team rosters for Fall 2026. The Varsity Head Coach is Jamie Mehaffie. Assistant Coaches are Haley Hoffer, Brendon Matthews and Clara Matthews.

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Robert "Bob" C. Amstutz, 84, passed away August 21, 2026, at Blanchard Valley Hospital.

Bob was born December 25, 1941, in Beaverdam, to Kent and Wava (Yant) Amstutz, who preceded him in death. On September 2, 1962, he married Beverly (Benroth) Amstutz, who survives.

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  • / August 23, 2026

Robert "Bob" C. Amstutz served in the U.S. Air Force

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  • / August 23, 2026

Meet the Bluffton Pirate girls soccer team, Fall 2026