Bluffton girls edge LCC for 1st win
By Cort Reynolds
The Bluffton High School varsity softball team won a close 3-2 battle over visiting Lima Central Catholic Thursday evening, April 7.
The Lady Pirates tallied two runs in the first frame, and added a run in the second to build a 3-0 lead.
LCC inched within 3-1 with a run in the fourth, then scored once in the sixth to cut the deficit to 3-2.
Bluffton hurler Hannah Davis made the early lead stand up and earned her first pitching win by allowing just five hits and two runs.
The Pirate girls improved to 1-4 with the non-league win.
Pirate Sophie Bricker singled and hit a double to pace the victorious offense. Lauren Bassett singled and Riley Busch contributed a run-scoring hit.
Losing pitcher Jaylen Roehm led LCC with a solo home run, a triple and one RBI.
123 456 7 R H E
LCC 001 001 0 2 5 3
Blu 210 000 x 3 4 3
WP-Davis (1-3) LP-Roehm
2B-Bricker (B)
3B-Roehm (L)
HR-Roehm (L)
Bluffton hosts Liberty-Benton Saturday, and entertains league foe Delphos Jefferson Monday, April 11.
Stories Posted This Week
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Friday, March 14, 2025
- Bluffton man guilty and fined on confinement of dogs charge
- Dept. of Taxation announces increase for county vendor fees
- Robeson to lead April 23 discussion on book Will in the World
- Linda (Crouse) Welch was a teacher
- Swiss Community Historical Society program scheduled for March 18 Lions Club meeting
- Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts collect food donations from all over Bluffton
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
- Hedden named Head Football Coach for Beavers
- Allen County College Fair scheduled for March 27
- Boosters blend student music and art with Chicken BBQ, March 21
- Next Chamber breakfast is March 14
- Roth to highlight 500 years of Anabaptism at University Forum
- CORRECTION: Groundbreaking for Dog Park, March 14 at 5:15