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Pirate softball rallies in 7th to nip LCC

Posted by Staff on April 8, 2023 - 7:18am

By Cort Reynolds

LIMA– The visiting Bluffton High School softball team scored six runs in their final at bat to rally past non-league rival Lima Central Catholic for a 7-6 win Thursday evening, April 6.

The Pirates improved to 3-3 after their improbable comeback to stop a three-game losing skid.

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Beavers baseball recap for April 7

Posted by Paula Scott on April 8, 2023 - 7:16am

By Ethan Stearns, sports information assistant
www.BlufftonBeavers.com

The Bluffton University baseball team played an instant classic at Memorial Field on Good Friday, April 7, rallying four times for a 7-6 victory over HCAC-power Earlham College in a 12-inning thriller. The Beavers improved to 12-8 with an impressive 6-1 mark in the Heartland Conference. Earlham dipped to 14-8 overall and 4-3 in the HCAC.

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Beaver men's golf recap for Polar Bear Easter Classic

Posted by Staff on April 8, 2023 - 7:14am

HARROD--The Bluffton University men continued their hot play with a 304 on Saturday, April 7, 2023. Bluffton trails just Denison and host Ohio Northern with 18 holes to go.

Dominic Castelvetere (Ontario) led the way for Bluffton and he stands 5th overall after opening with a 73 on Good Friday.

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Beaver women's golf recap for Polar Bear Easter Classic

Posted by Staff on April 8, 2023 - 7:12am

HARROD--The Bluffton University women kicked off the Polar Bear Easter Classic with a 347 on Friday, April 7, 2023.

The Beavers were led by senior Haley Gill (Indianapolis, IN/Franklin Central) who is tied for 3rd overall with an 82.

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Funeral arrangements for Thomas (Tom) Bucher

Posted by Staff on April 7, 2023 - 12:17pm

Thomas (Tom) Bucher, age 87, of New Albany, Ohio passed away on Monday April 3rd, 2023, surrounded by his family. Tom was born in Bluffton, Ohio on November 17, 1935, to the late Frieda (Bame) and Clair Bucher.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, brother Chuck Bucher, and sister Ann (Wayne) Wilch.

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Olivia Matthews to play women’s soccer at Heidelberg 

Posted by Staff on April 7, 2023 - 7:21am

On Thursday, April 6, Bluffton High School senior Olivia Matthews signed a letter of intent to play Women’s Soccer at Heidelberg University. 

Olivia is a two-time ALL-NWC Defender, and earned All District Honors as a senior. She was a 4-year varsity letter winner for the Pirates and was captain of the 2022 Northwest Conference Championship Girls Soccer Team.

At Heidelberg, she plans to major in Environmental Science and Sustainability.

Heidelberg offers 20 varsity sports in its athletic program and competes in the Ohio Athletic Conference. Division III institutions may use a standard, NCAA provided, non-binding celebratory signing form.

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