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By Cort Reynolds

MIDDLE POINT—Lincolnview defeated the visiting Bluffton High School softball team 11-1 in Northwest Conference action on Monday evening, April 24.

Bluffton fell to 6-9 overall and 2-3 in NWC play with the loss. The Lancer girls improved to 9-4 overall and 4-1 in the NWC to stay third behind unbeaten Crestview (6-0 NWC) and Ada (5-0) in the conference standings.

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By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School baseball team shut out visiting non-league rival Cory-Rawson 10-0 Tuesday evening, April 25.

The Pirates improved to 7-7 overall with the six-inning victory. The Hornets fell to 1-8 with the defeat.

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Joan Basinger, 92, went home to be with her heavenly father on April 24, 2023, at her home.

Joan was born March 10, 1931 in Hancock County, to Wallace and Enid (Matteson) Keller who preceded her in death. On June 18, 1950 she married Alfred Basinger who preceded her in death on February 13, 2023. 

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By Cort Reynolds

ELIDA–The visiting Bluffton boys tennis team lost at Elida 5-0 Tuesday evening, April 25.

Bluffton fell to 6-9 after the loss. The Bulldogs won all 10 sets.

Pirate junior Wade Ginther lost at first singles 6-0, 6-0 to Jaden Newman. 

Freshman Grady Coonfare fell 6-0, 6-0 at second singles to Ben Osman.

Freshman Isaiah Kohli lost 6-0, 6-2 at third singles to Dylan Byers.

Sophomore Branson Hilty and senior Braeden Ackerman fell 6-3, 7-6 (7-3)  at first doubles to Bulldogs James Mitchell and Evan Jackson.

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By Cort Reynolds

The visiting Bluffton High School baseball team was blanked by league-leader Lincolnview 10-0 in a Northwest Conference baseball outing Monday evening, April 24.

The Pirates fell to 6-7 overall and 3-2 in the NWC with the six-inning defeat. The defending league champion Lancers improved to 11-2 overall and 5-0 in the NWC after the run-rule shortened victory.

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By Cort Reynolds

Playing athome, the Bluffton High School baseball team beat visiting Leipsic 7-0 in a Northwest Conference game Thursday evening, April 20.

The Pirates improved to 6-6 overall and 3-1 in the NWC with the victory. The Vikings dropped to 4-6 overall and 3-2 in the NWC after the defeat.

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