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It was BHS girls' basketball "Golden Age"

1999-2000 state runner-up team recognized Saturday night
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 30, 2020 - 3:20pm

You could call the span of seasons from 1994-95 through 1999-2000 the golden age of Bluffton High School girls’ basketball.

During those six seasons Bluffton won five Northwest Conference titles, qualified for the regional tournaments five times, the state tournament two times and set many records still in the books.

The 1999-2000 team will be recognized during the halftime of Saturday’s varsity boys’ basketball game versus Pandora-Gilboa. It is the first-ever reunion of that team.

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Enter the Icon's Super Bowl contest now

Even though the Browns and Bengals aren't in the game
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 26, 2020 - 8:51pm

It’s Super Bowl time and the Icon invites viewers to test their football skills by entering the Icon’s Super Bowl Contest.

Beyond picking the game winner, contest questions include:
• Who will score first
• Who will lead at halftime
• How many points will the winning team win by
• and the toughest tie-breaker question of all time: Who will be the game’s most valuable player?

We are also looking ahead for more contests of all types in 2020. Persons entering the contest may suggest other contests the Icon should consider holding.

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Bluffton boys joust Black Knights 

And, Friday night the Pirates travel to Grove
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 26, 2020 - 8:20pm

By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - Host Bluffton methodically wore down Van Buren to register a 56-46 non-conference boys basketball victory Saturday evening.

The Pirates improved to 13-3 overall with the win, while VB fell to 7-7 with the loss.

Bluffton led 13-6 after the first period, and stayed on top 26-18 at halftime. The Pirates put the game out of reach with an 18-10 third quarter.

Senior standouts Luke Denecker and Mason Soper led the victors with 19 and 15 points, respectively.

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BHS girls stop Falcons

Fall to Spencerville
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 26, 2020 - 7:18pm

By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - Host Bluffton rallied behind a big third period to defeat visiting Riverdale 47-35 in a non-league girls basketball game Saturday afternoon.

Trailing 17-15 at halftime in a defensive battle, Bluffton outscored the Lady Falcons 32-18 after intermission to win going away.

The Lady Pirates outscored the Falcons 17-3 in the momentum-changing third period. Sophomore Kylie Monday canned two three-pointers and scored eight points in the decisive quarter as the hosts pulled ahead 32-20.

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Big 2nd period leads Pirate boys over Bearcats

32-point second period outburst by Bluffton
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 26, 2020 - 7:14pm

By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - Host Bluffton outscored Spencerville 32-14 in the second period and went on to post a convincing 71-52 Northwest Conference boys basketball win Friday evening.

The Pirates improved to 12-3 overall and 4-1 in NWC play with the win. Meanwhile, the Bearcats fell to 2-12 and 0-4 in the NWC with the loss.

Bluffton led 16-11 after the first period. Seniors Luke Denecker and Mason Soper then scored 13 points apiece in the second period as the hosts built a commanding 48-25 intermission advantage.

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BHS wrestlers 12th of 41 teams at LCC Invitational

Landen Luginbihl finished a strong third in the 220-pound. bracket
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 26, 2020 - 7:09pm

 By Cort Reynolds
LIMA - The Bluffton wrestling team finished a strong 12th out of 41 teams at the Thunderbird Invitational hosted by Lima Central Catholic Friday and Saturday.

The Pirates scored 76 points to finish just a point behind Woodmore in 12th place. Waynedale won the meet with 246.5 points, followed closely by Allen East in second at 229.5.

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