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Bluffton bombs Hornets in opener

Posted by admin on August 23, 2021 - 6:00am

By Cort Reynolds

Host Bluffton blew out local non-league rival Cory-Rawson 75-0 Friday night to open the 2021 season in impressive fashion at Harmon Field.    

The convincing victory upped the Bluffton record to 1-0, while C-R fell to 0-1 with their second loss in as many games to the Pirates.

Bluffton beat winless C-R 50-14 in the 2020 season finale.

The Pirates stung C-R with a 24-0 lead after one period of play, and increased the margin to 54-0 by halftime with a 30-point outburst in the second stanza.

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Bluffton boys win opener

Posted by admin on August 23, 2021 - 6:00am

By Cort Reynolds

The host Bluffton boys soccer team defeated Berlin Hiland 4-3 Saturday afternoon at Steinmetz Field.

Pirate Kaden Basil scored two goals to pace the victors. Justin Good and Bryan Zimmerman each netted a goal.

Bluffton put five of its 21 shots on goal. Pirate keeper Kyle Basil made six saves.

Bluffton (1-0) plays at the four-team Elida Classic tournament August 26/28 with the hosts, Botkins and Wauseon.

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Bluffton girls net team wins 2nd straight

Posted by admin on August 23, 2021 - 6:00am

By Cort Reynolds

The host Bluffton girls tennis team edged Defiance 3-2 Tuesday evening to even their season record.

The Lady Pirate netters improved to 2-2 with their second consecutive victory over a WBL foe.

Bluffton sophomore Brooke Camper defeated Defiance senior Renee Miller 6-2, 6-3 at first singles.

Pirate sophomore Caitlyn Couch also won in two sets at second singles over junior Mya Garcia 7-5, 6-0.

Pirate seniors Ellie Nickel and Libby Frazier combined to roll to a 6-0, 6-1 win at first doubles.

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Bluffton golfers sweep NWC tri

Posted by admin on August 20, 2021 - 6:00am

The Bluffton golf team won a three-team Northwest Conference match convincingly Thursday evening at the Hidden Creek Golf Course.

Bluffton beat Ada 159-216, and also whipped the Bearcats 159-257.
Ada defeated Spencerville 216-257 to earn their first league win.

Bluffton improved to 8-1 overall and 5-1 in league action with the sweep. The Bulldogs ran their record to 2-9 overall and 1-6 in NWC play with the split.

Pirate Kenny Lovett captured match medalist honors with a nine-hole score of 36.

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Update on Bluffton athletic tickets and passes

Posted by admin on August 18, 2021 - 6:00am

For the 2021-2022 season, reserved seats, presale tickets, and season passes can be purchased online at https://www.blufftonschools.org/Content2/tickets, but will include an additional fee. Spectators will receive a digital pass that can be stored on their phone or printed and will be scanned at the gate.

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Pirate linksters 2nd in NWC quad

Posted by admin on August 17, 2021 - 6:00am

By Cort Reynolds

The Allen East boys golf team won a quadrangular Northwest Conference match at the Bluffton Golf Course Monday afternoon.

AE captured the event with a score of 160, 11 strokes ahead of second-place Bluffton (171). Leipsic finished third (189), while Ada was fourth (222).

Mustang Zach Miller won match medalist honors with a score of 33.

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