Pirate volleyball grounds Rockets
The Bluffton High School volleyball team swept local rival Pandora-Gilboa Thursday evening, Agust 24.
Bluffton took down the Rockets in straight sets by a 25-21, 25-15, 25-18 count.
The Pirate girls improved to 2-1 after the non-league victory.
Karlie Lora led the Pirates with 13 kills and two blocks. Ayla Grandey contributed nine kills, while Kendall Stackhouse knocked down eight.
Morgan Fruchey dealt three aces. Vanessa Cross and Ayla Grandey each dealt a pair of aces.
Gracie Yarnell passed out 20 assists, while Olivia Hobensack dished out 10 helpers.
Avery Talavinia hustled up 14 digs, and Yarnell mustered 12 digs.
Cross and Fruchey each came up with 11 digs.
The Bluffton JV also won 2-0.
Bluffton plays in a tri-match at Miller City with Riverdale Saturday.
Stories Posted This Week
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
- George N. Stultz was a business administrator
- Joyce Carolyn LaRue was a homemaker and seamstress
- Ticket information for section wrestling on February 22
- Tickets and livestream information for February 21 sectional boys basketball
- Bluffton businesses spotlighted at February chamber breakfast
- Tickets now on sale for March 21 Music Boosters Chicken BBQ
- Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference March 11-12
- Bluffton Forum speaker to focus on UF History
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
- Sandra "Sandy" Kay Palte worked for Beaverdam Elevator
- Bluffton in Bloom committee meets February 19
- Donaldson and Sommers named to All-NWC boys basketball teams
- Reminder: Senior Center Garage Sale is Feb. 27-28, Mar. 1
- Lunch & Learn speakers announced
- BHS wrestlers are NWC champions
- Clingerman finalist in 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program
Monday, February 17, 2025
Sunday, February 16, 2025
- Taiko Japanese drumming workshop, February 18
- Pirate boys basketball 3-ball onslaught clips Hawks
- William "Bill" J. Steiner was a teacher
- Pirate wrestlers win NWC crown; 3 take individual titles
- Bluffton bowlers 3rd at sectionals
- 3 Pirates honored on All-NWC girls basketball squad; Grandey 1st team
- Upcoming BPL events, Feb. 17-21
- Letter: May appointed resident preacher for Bluffton Presbyterian
- Girl Scout cookie booths open through March 16
Saturday, February 15, 2025
- Allen County Sheriff seeks information on missing person Ayan A. Hersi
- Pirate girls basketball ousted in tight sectional vs Delta
- Pirate boys corral Mustangs
- Bowlus wins 100 backstroke for Pirates at Div. II
- Bluffton University announces launch of Bluffton College Foundation
- CASA to host Tatts & Chats event
- Weekend Doctor: Prescribing opioid medication responsibly for pain