How about those Pirates!
After defeating Temple Christian 3-1 on Thursday, the Bluffton High School boys' soccer team advanced to the Division III regionals. This marks only the third time that a Pirate boys' team has advance this far.
Bluffton did it in 2009 and in 1999. Both teams were coached by Dave Fett.
Bluffton's Sweet Sixteen play starts at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 5, versus Mansfield Christian High School. The game will be played at Tiffin Columbian High School.
In the other regional bracket Archbold faces Independence at Sandusky High School also on Wednesday. The two winners play at noon, Saturday, Nov. 5, in a location to be announced.
The Division III regional brackets follow:
Division III
*Home team listed first
Region 10
Archbold vs. Independence at Sandusky High School, Wed. at 7 p.m.
Bluffton vs. Mansfield Christian at Tiffin Columbian High School, Wed. at 7 p.m.
Regional Final: at TBA, Sat., Nov. 5 at 12 p.m.
Region 9
South Range vs. Kirtland at Ravenna High School, Wed. at 7 p.m.
Rootstown vs. Kidron Central Christian at Twinsburg High School, Wed. at 7 p.m.
Regional Final: at TBA, Sat., Nov. 5 at 12 p.m.
Region 12
Yellow Springs vs. St. Bernard Roger Bacon at Lebanon Jr. High School, Wed. at 7 p.m.
Cin. Summit Country Day vs. Troy Christian at Mason High School, Wed. at 7 p.m.
Regional Final: at TBA, Sat., Nov. 5 at 12 p.m.
Region 11
Zanesville Bishop Rosecrans vs. South Webster at Logan High School, Wed., 7 p.m.
Cols. Wellington School vs. Grandview Heights at Hilliard Bradley High School, Wed. at 7 p.m.
Regional Final: at TBA, Sat., Nov. 5 at 12 p.m.
State Semifinals
Region 10 winner vs. Region 9 winner at TBA, Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m.
Region 12 winner vs. Region 11 winner at TBA, Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m.
Div. III State Championship at MAPFRE Stadium, Columbus
Sunday, Nov. 13, time TBA
