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BHS went 5-2 this week – to up their solid season record to 9-4
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 15, 2019 - 4:58pm

By Cort Reynolds
LIMA - The Bluffton volleyball team ended a busy week by finishing third at the eight-team OIO Tournament Saturday at Bath.

The Lady Pirates went 2-1 at the event – and 5-2 this week – to up their solid season record to 9-4.

In the OIO tourney first round, Bluffton beat Northwood 25-22, 25-7. Sophomore standout Kylie Stackhouse led the offense with nine kills and two aces, plus she added seven blocks.

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Pirate gridders ground Pilots 35-14

BHS travels to Ada for NWC opener on Friday
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 15, 2019 - 4:53pm

By Cort Reynolds
DEFIANCE - The visiting Bluffton football team scored the final 21 points to break away from a tie and whip Defiance Ayersville 35-14 in their first road game Friday night.

The non-league contest was knotted 14-14 after an eventful first quarter.

But Bluffton held Ayersville scoreless over the last three periods, and managed to score one touchdown in each of those stanzas to win going away.

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Beavers drop home opener in non-conference battle

It's Trine 35 Bluffton 20
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 15, 2019 - 3:05pm

The Bluffton University football team hosted Trine University for its home opener on a beautiful Saturday, Sept. 14. The Trine rushing attack and a pick-6 was too much for Bluffton to overcome as the Beavers fell to 0-2 following a 35-20 setback.

CLICK HERE FOR GAME STATS

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Beaver sports weekend recap

Volleyball team stops Oberlin
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 15, 2019 - 3:00pm

There's the weekend recap of Bluffton University sports.

Volleyball
The Bluffton University volleyball team hit the court again on Sept. 14, to close out the Ginny Hunt Kilt Classic with two more formidable opponents. The volleyballers split the day, dropping a 3-0 decision to host Wooster (25-22, 25-23, 25-10) to start the day before picking up a four-set win against Oberlin College (25-16, 25-22, 25-22, 25-19. Bluffton moved to 2-9 on the season following the Classic.

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Medical myths busted

Don't fall for these three health misconceptions
Posted by LizGH on September 15, 2019 - 6:00am

Grandma might have told you that you'll catch a cold if you go outside with wet hair. Even if you didn't buy into that old wives’ tale, there are plenty of other health myths out there that seem true — but aren't.

Read on for some more medical hoaxes that have duped many.

1) Myth: Changes in the Weather Can Cause Colds

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Weekend doctor: Chronic pain

Posted by LizGH on September 14, 2019 - 6:00am

By Thomas Kindl, MD
When hearing the term “chronic pain,” many people can quickly mention a friend or family member who had to stop their favorite hobby because of it.

Chronic pain varies in intensity and frequency, affecting over 100 million Americans. Some experience chronic pain constantly, while others only feel it in episodes. Though many people have heard of it, few can accurately define the condition and fully understand the effects chronic pain can have.

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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