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Bassitt photos from Oregon

Posted by Paula Scott on July 22, 2022 - 6:51am

Bluffton has been abuzz with hometown favorite Trevor Bassit winning a bronze medal in the men's 400m hurdles at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon.

The Icon was thrilled to receive a call from Oregon and former Bluffton University cross country coach Karen Brandt with an offer of photos of Bassitt on the podium. She sent along the attached images of Bassitt with teammate Rai Benjamin, posing with their silver and bronze medals, as well as a podium view with gold medalist Alison Dos Santos of Brazil.

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Bassitt takes bronze, PRs in World Athletic Championships

Posted by Paula Scott on July 20, 2022 - 6:47am

Bluffton athlete Trevor Bassitt ran a personal record of 47.39 in the men's 400m hurdles to win a bronze medal at the 2022 World Athletic Championships.

In a field including the Tokyo Olympics gold and silver medalists, Bassitt placed behind Brazil’s Alison Dos Santos and teammate Rai Benjamin, who said he was more excited about Bassitt's bronze than his own silver.

Norwegian Karsten Warholm, who won gold in Tokyo, has only finished two races this season due to injuries and failed to place.

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Reminder: July 25 fall sports meeting for Jr. and Sr. High athletes

Posted by Staff on July 19, 2022 - 7:25am
  • 7 p.m. on Monday, July 25 in the Bluffton High School Gym

Mandatory OHSAA fall sports player-parent meeting for all Jr. High and Sr. High School athletes who want to play a fall sport.

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Bassitt advances in World Championships 400m hurdles

Posted by Paula Scott on July 17, 2022 - 7:37am

UPDATE: Bassitt placed second in one of three semi-final heats on July 17 to advance to the July 19 finals of the Men's 400m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships.

EUGENE, Oregon⎯On July 17, Bluffton High School graduate Trevor Bassitt will compete in the Men's 400m hurdles semi-finals on Day 3 of the World Athletics Championships,

He will race in the second of three heats, which begin at 9:03 p.m. ET The first two finishers of each heat plus the two fastest times advance to the finals on 

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OHSAA football calendar for Fall 2022

Posted by Staff on July 15, 2022 - 8:30am

Does your fall schedule revolve around high school football? Here's the 2022 calendar from Ohio High School Athletic Association.

Fall sports practices officially begin on Monday, August 1 for OHSAA member schools, including 712 schools that will compete in 11-man football. The first Friday night is August 19.

MaxPreps Statewide Football Schedules

2022 OHSAA Football Calendar

August 1 - First Day of Practice

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Bassitt named Great Midwest Athlete of the Year; competes in World Championships July 16

Posted by Staff on July 15, 2022 - 5:57am

The Great Midwest Athletic Conference has selected Trevor Bassitt, its most decorated track & field athlete, as one of two Great Midwest Athletes of the Year. Bassitt and Findlay’s Kristina Kniesly claimed the awards as the top performers for the 2021-22 year and will be recognized at conference meetings this summer.

Bassitt has qualified to run in 400m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships 2022, with the preliminary heats scheduled for July 16.

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