The Bluffton University football hosted long-time rival Defiance College at Salzman Stadium for their 2010 season finale on Saturday, November 13.
Bluffton took an early 13-0 lead after one quarter of play thanks to a pair of Defiance turnovers. The Beavers entered the half with a 21-6 lead over the Yellow Jackets before Defiance's defense pulled together to hold Bluffton scoreless in the third quarter.
Bluffton's cross country star, Matthew Herron, didn't disappoint on Saturday, coming close once again to his PR. He punched his ticket to Columbus by placing 7th in 16:24.10. He will be competing at Scioto Downs at 11:05 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6.
Herron was beat to the line by district rivals K.J. Abair and Colin Fisher, both from Delta. Fisher won the race in 15:48.47. Herron outran NWC opponent, Jake Graham, from Columbus Grove, who placed 12th in 16:38.60. State Qualifying times ranged from 16:24.10 to 16:46.64.
