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BHS swimmers finish second at inaugural Allen County Invite

Posted by Staff on January 23, 2023 - 5:53am

Eleven meet records set 

The Bluffton High School boys and girls swim team competed on Saturday, January 21 in the Allen County Invitational hosted by Bath High School at the Lima YMCA. The girls team finished in first with 453 points, ahead of Elida’s 447 points. The Lima Shawnee team finished in third place with 351 points. 

The boys team finished third with 304 points. Shawnee boys won with 551 points, with Bath in second with 334 points.

Combined, the Bluffton Pirates finished second with 757 points. Shawnee finished in first with 902 points and finishing in third overall was Elida with 595 points. 

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BHS girls basketball wins defensive bout vs. Falcons 

Posted by Staff on January 23, 2023 - 5:40am

By Cort Reynolds

The visiting Bluffton High School girls basketball team built a lead with strong defense and held off a late Riverdale charge to win 25-21 in a low-scoring non-conference contest Saturday afternoon, January 21.

The Pirate girls limited the Falcons to just 18 percent field goal shooting and only nine points in the second half to post the road win.

Bluffton held Riverdale without a basket in the third quarter, and to one point in the period to build a 10-point lead going to the fourth quarter.

Riverdale scored the first eight points of the final stanza to pull within a basket, but came up short.

Falcon Maddie Biltoft bounced in two foul shots with 1:42 remaining to inch the Falcons within 23-21.

At the 1:26 mark, Pirate post Ayla Grandey was fouled on a half hook and swished a pair of free throws to build the lead back to four. Riverdale’s Mariah Bonham missed a triple, and Pirate Sami Scoles rebounded.

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Beavers men's basketball recap, January 18

Posted by Staff on January 22, 2023 - 6:06am

By Ethan Stearns, sports information intern

The Bluffton University men's basketball team slipped to 4-12 overall and 2-7 in the Heartland Conference after falling 65-47 in a home matchup against Manchester University on Wednesday, January 18. Manchester improved to 8-8 and 6-3 in the HCAC.

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March session of Griefshare support group

Posted by Staff on January 22, 2023 - 6:04am

GriefShare, a support group for those who have lost a loved one whether that loss is recently or a more extended time, is returning to Bluffton.

The GriefShare support group is sponsored by Ebenezer Mennonite Church, 8905 Columbus Grove Road, Bluffton, OH. For more information contact Pastor Dick Potter at the church office at 419-358-8588 or email [email protected]. Pastor Dick may also be reached at [email protected].

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Mercy Health-St. Rita's scholarship program is accepting applications

Posted by Staff on January 22, 2023 - 6:03am

Mercy Health - St. Rita’s Medical Center is now accepting applications for its 2023 scholarship program. The program for high school seniors graduating in the spring of 2023 allocates twelve $1,500 scholarships to students who are interested in pursuing careers as medical professionals. In addition to being awarded financial support, students will be connected to team members at St. Rita’s and invited to attend special events and activities related to health care.

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Scouts bake up a fundraiser

Posted by Staff on January 22, 2023 - 5:59am

Missed last night's PTO bakery bingo? Here's another chance to endulge your sweet tooth for a good cause:

Cub Scout Pack 256 is having a cake auction from 3:00-7:00 p.m. on January 29 at Ebenezer Mennonite Church, 8905 Columbus Grove Rd.

Organizers explain, "All are welcome to bid on a cake made by a local Cub Scout. Proceeds go towards fun adventures like camping trips and hikes, going to the caverns and museums and summer camp! Come on out and support your local scouts!"

Participating scouts will earn a kit for the March Pinewood Derby.

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