McDonald's owner operators throughout Ohio will be raising funds for local high school athletic programs on September 26. During the High School Sports Digital Fundraiser Day, 261 schools across Ohio including Bluffton High School, will earn 10 percent of all sales purchased through the McDonald’s app.
James "Jim" "Duke" DeWayne Motter, 79, passed away September 16, 2024 at his residence. Jim was born June 20, 1945 in Bluffton to the late Myron and Edith (Zimmerly) Motter. On October 11, 1968 he married Pat Crawford Motter who survives.
DELPHOS __ The visiting Bluffton High School volleyball team defeated Northwest Conference rival Delphos Jefferson handily in straight sets Tuesday night, September 17.
The dominating 25-19, 25-12, 25-2 Pirate sweep improved their record to 12-2 overall and 2-0 in the NWC. Bluffton has won 11 of their last 12 matches.
Delphos Jefferson fell to 3-9 overall and 0-3 in NWC play after the defeat.
“We started off a little slow then found our rhythm,” said Pirate head coach Kevin King.
BLUFFTON __ The Bluffton High School girls soccer team shut out visiting local Northwest Conference rival Allen East 3-0 Tuesday night, September 17, in a rematch of their district semifinal battle last October.
The Pirate record improved to 6-2-1 overall and 4-0 in NWC play after the home win. Bluffton also blanked AE 2-0 in the tournament last fall.
The Mustang girls fell to 4-5 overall and 1-3 in the NWC with the defeat.
