Ann Stechschulte Alyanak, 1997 Bluffton High School graduate and standout female athlete, now of Bellbrook, was the first female to cross the finish line of today's (Oct. 16) Nationwide Insurance Columbus Marathon.
Alyanak came out on top in a time of 2:41:53. Angie Turner of Columbia, Mo., placed second and qualified for the Olympic Marathon Trials in 2:45:01. Alyanak had qualified for the Trials at a previous race. Ludmila Stepanova of Russia placed third in 2:46:26.
Bluffton unable to pull off upset against undefeated Lima Central Catholic, fall to .500 By Bryan Kress
Being down only 6-3 after the 1st quarter at home, maybe Bluffton could pull off the monumental upset with a freshman at quarterback.
This was not to be the case as the Bluffton offense, led by freshman Robbie Stratton in his 3rd start, could not score a point for the rest of the game. However, LCC could score more points, 33 more points in fact ending the night 39-3.
Southgate Lanes 2011-12 junior bowling program sign-up is planned Saturday, Oct. 22, and Oct. 29, at 10 a.m. at the bowling alley on North Dixie Highway, Bluffton.
The sign-up days include free practice until noon, forming league teams and information gathering.
Every bowler will receive:
o A free USBC jersey
o A party at the end of the season
o Many awards and prizes on local and national level
oThe chance to compete in a fun social environment
Two victories in three days have lifted the Bluffton High School girls tennis team to a 13-2 dual match record, assuring the Pirates of their best percentage season in history.
Coach Jesse Sensenig's netters disposed of Archbold 4-1 last Saturday morning and followed that up with a 3-2 edging of Bath Monday, both wins on the road.
