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Pirate golfers 2nd in Aug. 10 NWC quad

Posted by Staff on August 14, 2023 - 6:44am

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School boys golf team competed well in a four-team Northwest Conference match Thursday afternoon, August 10, at the Bluffton Golf Course.

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Pirate girls tennis posts 1st win

Posted by Staff on August 11, 2023 - 7:46am

Bluffton will host Tiffin Calvert on Monday, August 14 at 4:30 p.m.

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School girls tennis team defeated Kenton 4-1 to earn its first win of the season Thursday afternoon, August 10.

The Pirate netters improved to 1-2 on the season with the convincing win.

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Pirate girls tennis nipped in opener by Celina

Posted by Staff on August 8, 2023 - 12:38pm

By Cort Reynolds

CELINA–The Bluffton girls tennis team lost a 3-2 nailbiter at Celina in their season-opening match Monday afternoon, August 7.

Pirate ace Brooke Camper won easily in straight sets at first singles over Bulldog Isabelle Thobe.

The Bluffton duo of Leah Klinger and Hannah Nieman also triumphed handily at first doubles in two sets.

Celina captured the other two singles bouts and won the second doubles match in straight sets to win the overall match.

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Pirate golfers open season with sweep

Posted by Staff on August 8, 2023 - 7:45am

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School boys golf team opened its 2023 season with a four-team Northwest Conference match sweep at the Bluffton Golf Course Monday, August 7.

Bluffton finished first with 184 strokes, followed by Leipsic at 191. Spencerville totaled 193 shots, while Ada was last with a total of 229.

Evan Speicher led the Pirates with a nine-hole round of 45 to finish third overall in the match out of 20 players.  

Bluffton’s Ethan Fifer and Nick Lovett were right behind him with identical scores of 46.

Preston Laytart carded a 47. Grady Coonfare and Nate Rayle each posted a total of 50 to round out the Pirate results.

Brevin Brandt of Leipsic was match medalist with a score of 39.

Bluffton is back in action at the Bluffton course vs. Ada Thursday at 4:15 p.m.

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OHSAA fall sports practices and golf season begin

Posted by Staff on July 31, 2023 - 7:00am

COLUMBUS–Fall sports practices and the golf regular-season officially get underway on Monday, July 31, for member schools of the Ohio High School Athletic Association.

This week, football teams are permitted to conduct their five acclimatization days, which include two days in helmets, two days in helmets and shoulder pads, and one day in full pads with no contact. When a student-athlete has completed the five-day acclimatization period, then full contact is permitted.

FALL SPORTS SEASON CALENDARS

  • Golf: Regular-Season Begins July 31. Sectional Tournaments Begin Sept. 25.
  • Girls Tennis: Regular-Season Begins Aug. 4. Sectional Tournaments Begin Oct. 2.
  • Cross Country: Regular-Season Begins Aug. 21. District Tournaments Are Oct. 21.
  • Soccer: Regular-Season Begins Aug. 11. Sectional Tournaments Begin Oct. 16.
  • Girls Volleyball: Regular-Season Begins Aug. 18. Sectional Tournaments Begin Oct. 16.
  • Football: Regular-Season Begins Aug. 14 (first Friday is Aug. 18). Regional Playoffs Begin Oct. 27.

Complete OHSAA 2023-24 Calendars: https://www.ohsaa.org/Calendar

HEAT ILLNESS PRECAUTIONS
Student-athletes and coaches are reminded to take precautions in hot and humid weather. The greater the humidity, the more difficult it is for the body to cool itself. The air should be tested prior to a practice or competition using a wet bulb, globe, temperature index (WBGT index), which is based on the combined effects of air temperature, relative humidity, radiant heat and air movement.

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BHS 2023 football broadcast schedule announced by Lounge Media Group

Posted by Staff on July 26, 2023 - 6:47am

Android app available for Lounge Media content

The launch of the Lounge Sports Network (LSN) and the official game audio broadcast schedule for the 2023 Bluffton Pirates football season has been announced by Lounge Media Group.

Broadcasts will start with the season-opener at home against Benjamin Logan on Friday, August 18; game time is 6:50 p.m.

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