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Convocation speaker: Bluffton University trustee Ricks

Bethny Ricks, a speaker, author and leadership expert, will be the featured speaker at 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30 in Yoder Recital Hall as Bluffton University welcomes the class of 2026 during its Opening Convocation.

Ricks will share “Mirror, Mirror,” which provides an unconventional perspective on life, self-acceptance and the persistent pursuit of happiness, especially when intentions collide with the unpredictable parts of life.

C-R Schools weight room is now "The Dom"

On Friday, August 19, Cory-Rawson Schools unveiled the Dominic M. Francis Weightroom in memory of the C-R coach and teacher, who was also a Bluffton police officer and fire fighter with the Southwestern Hancock Joint Fire District. Ceremonies preceded the Bluffton v. Cory-Rawson football season opener.

Introducing first Bluffton HS football team

By Fred Steiner
www.BlufftonForever.com

Wouldn’t you know.

Bluffton High School’s first-ever football opponent was Columbus Grove. That game at Grove took place 121 football seasons ago.

Bluffton played Grove to a scoreless tie in a bruising contest, according to Fred Zehrbach, a lineman on the team.

Watch BHS volleyball live on YouTube

From Bluffton High School athletics:

Watch our Varsity and JV volleyball Home games Live on our Volleyball YouTube Channel.

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Season opener for P-G football hampered by slow start

By Matt M. Stutz

The Pandora-Gilboa High School football team kicked off the 2022 season Thursday evening August 18, under the leadership of 6th year head coach, Matt Hershey. Coming off a 6-4 season where they just missed the playoffs–and with eleven letter-winners returning–P-G is looking to take the next step.

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BHS golf nipped by Eagles

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton linksters lost a very close dual match at Hidden Creek Golf Course Friday morning, August 19.

The Pirates were edged by Liberty-Benton, 172-174.

Bluffton's Jaden Coonfare was match medalist with a round of 39.

Jacob Boisvert was second for the Pirates after carding a 43. Eli Wenger, Aiden Sponsler and Evan Speicher each shot a 46.

Logan Combs added a 53.

Bluffton (5-1 NWC) faces league foes Leipsic (5-0 NWC) and Crestview (0-3 NWC) at Pike Run Golf Club on August 22.

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