The Bluffton Sardines swim team launched its 2011 season with one win and one close loss. Bluffton lost to Ada/Lost Creek 328-290 and doubled the score on Van Wert 657-332.
Open registration for Bluffton soccer will begin Monday, June 20, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Bluffton Middle School.
Parents may also register their children on June 23, 28 and 30 at the same time. The cost per family is $45 for one child; $40 for the second child, and $35 for the third child.
For a printer-friendly copy of the flyer open the attachment at the bottom of this story.
On May 21 and 22, the Bluffton Soccer Club hosted the Kohl's American Cup soccer tournament on the Bluffton University campus.
In the 10-team U12 coed group, Bluffton's teams-the United, Crew, and Fire+Revolution-swept the top three spots, finishing (respectively) first, second, and third.
The Riverdale Force won the U12 girls' division, while the Arlington Arsenal won the U15 division. Sportsmanship awards went to the Riverdale Storm (U12C), Riverdale Galaxy (U12G), and Bluffton Fusion (U15).
Just when you thought basketball was over here comes the Bluffton High School boys' alumni basketball tournament. The tourney features six teams with all games on Saturday, June 4, according to Todd Boblitt, BHS varsity coach.
Teams include:
o Team Hilty
o Team Wietholter
a Team Burris
oTeam Gratz
o Team Oberly
o Team Bogart
Games are played in the middle school and high school gym. Admission is $2 for the day and children are admitted free.