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Bluffton vs. Franklin volleyball recap

The Bluffton University volleyball team rolled into fall break with a convincing 3-0 sweep of visiting Franklin College on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. Bluffton improved to 14-6 overall and 2-1 in the Heartland Conference, while Franklin fell to 7-11 with a 1-2 mark in the conference.

Freshman Jenna Woods (DeGraff/Riverside) hammered home seven kills after her career-best 19 two nights ago in Bluffton's 3-1 win over Manchester. Julianne Kincaid (Galion/Northmor) and Maddie White (Ashland) chipped in with six winners apiece, while sophomore Chloei Barnett (Wapakoneta) added five kills.

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BHS boys soccer edged late by Ottawa Hills, lose 2-1

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School boys soccer team lost a 2-1 battle to visiting power Ottawa Hills Thursday evening, October 6, in non-conference play.

The Pirates had their seven-match win streak snapped as they fell to 8-5-1 this season with the loss. 

The Green Bears improved to 10-4-1 with the win.

Ottawa Hills scored with 16 minutes left to break a 1-1 tie and earn the win.

The visitors scored first on an Adam Ayad penalty kick in the 19th minute.

The score stayed 1-0 to intermission.

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BHS volleyball spikes Grove

By Cort Reynolds

COLUMBUS GROVE--The visiting Bluffton High School volleyball team swept a three-setter at Columbus Grove in a Northwest Conference match Thursday evening, October 6.

The decisive 25-20, 25-18, 25-22 win upped the overall Bluffton record to 13-7 this season, and their league mark improved to 4-3. 

The Bulldogs dropped to 3-15 and 1-6 in the NWC with the defeat.

Ayla Grandey hammered 15 kills to pace Bluffton. Kendall Stackhouse knocked down nine kills and added two blocks.

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Bluffton men's soccer vs. Mount. St. Joseph

By Takayla Gadberry, sports information alumna

The Bluffton University men's soccer team broke two school records on Wednesday, Oct. 5, in a stunning 6-1 win over Mount St. Joseph. For the first time in school history, the Beavers scored six goals in an HCAC matchup and they also secured a five-goal victory for the first time since joining the conference in 1998. Bluffton improved to 4-4-3 (2-1 HCAC) while the Lions fell to 3-10 (1-2 HCAC).

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Bluffton women's volleyball vs. Manchester

By Takayla Gadberry, sports information alumna

The Bluffton University volleyball team battled to a 3-1 victory over a scrappy Manchester University squad on Wednesday, Oct. 5. The Beavers improved to 13-6 overall (1-1 HCAC) while the Spartans fell to 10-11 (0-3 HCAC).

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Bluffton women's soccer vs. Mount St. Joseph

CINCINNATI, Ohio – The Bluffton University women's soccer team traveled to Mount St. Joseph University on a beautiful Wednesday, Oct. 5, but came home with a 2-0 loss. The Beavers dropped to 2-7-1 overall (1-2 HCAC) while the Lions, picked to finish 2nd in the conference, improved to 6-5-2 overall (2-0-1 HCAC).

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