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Women's bball: Beavers fall in HCAC tourney opener

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 2, 2014 - 11:21am

Stats http://www.bluffton.edu/athletics/womensbasketball/2014/02-28-wb.htm

The Bluffton University women's basketball team had a Heartland Conference semi-final berth in its sights with a 45-33 lead and 15:44 on the clock before #5 seed Manchester University turned up the defensive pressure and rallied for a 65-62 victory on Friday, Feb. 28.

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Hannah Conley breaks Bradford powerlifting meet record

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 2, 2014 - 11:16am

Bluffton High School athlete Hannah Conley broke a Bradford Powerlifting meet record for squat in her weight class with 280 pounds, according to Kelly Prichard, coach. Here are all the Bluffton team results at the meet.

Bradford Powerlifting Meet Results 2014

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February's average temperature was 10 degrees lower than normal

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 2, 2014 - 10:53am

Who cares if March comes in like a lion or a lamb. It’s just great to say: “March!”

And, looking behind us, here is the February’s weather summary, provided by Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.

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Bluffton's Battle of the Badges Sunday at 2 p.m.

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 1, 2014 - 10:22pm

Time for Round 2.

The Bluffton fire department takes on the Bluffton police department in the second annual Battle of the Badges basketball game. The police team hopes to defend their title from last year’s inaugural contest.

The event, at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 2, at the Sommer Center at Bluffton University, is free and open to the public. Donations are accepted at the door.

The fund-raiser will include raffles, door prizes, a 50-50 drawing, concessions and the chance for a half-court shot.

Proceeds benefit Bluffton’s emergency services.

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Brennan Davies making a name for himself in school wrestling

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 28, 2014 - 5:44pm

Here's an up-and-coming Pirate wrestler.

Bluffton student Brennan Davies participated in the Miami Valley Kid Wrestling Association Tournament at Wright State's Nutter Center in Dayton on Feb. 24. This followed  the regular season where he placed first in the regional tournament held at Lima Central Catholic School.

In the state competition Brennan placed second in the state in the 12 year-old heavyweight category.

His coaches are Scott Slaughterbeck, Travis Klemen, Zac Kohli, and Jeff Klemen.

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Entrepreneurial session

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 28, 2014 - 5:27pm

Kathy Keller of the Small Business Administration, Rhodes State College, Lima, makes a point during one of the Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs Ropp Triplett Business Plan Competition sessions. Five persons are in this year's competition. First prize is $5,000, second prize is $1,000 to be used for start-up cash for the winner businesses. The weekly classes are held in the town hall.

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