Posted by Paula Scott on February 18, 2024 - 6:00am
By Paula Pyzik Scott
This year the Bluffton Middle School 8th grade girls basketball team had a perfect 19-0 season and is the 2023-2024 NWC conference champion.
Coach Larry Hermiller told the Icon that the team's accomplishment is all the greater following an 11-8 season the prior year.
What makes this team special? He reflected, “ What makes them good is that they are a little ornery.” He has watched the group learn to work together and believe in themselves.
Other insights on the team dynamic: Hermiller lets the players warm up for 15 minutes to transition from the school day. During games, his message is “always take the open shot. I don’t care if it goes in.”
The 2023-2024 Bluffton Middle School Girls Basketball roster with uniform #’s:
- Maelee Miller - 4
- Carli Wise - 2
- Taylin Goldman - 23
- Jessa Swan - 0
- Lainey Grandey - 42
- Keyrsten Kleman - 1
- Peyton Worcester - 33
- Camryn Fruchey - 3
- Mallary Blackburn - 5
- Alexis Mummert - 11
- Lilly Swartzmiller - 50
- Chesney Rodabaugh - 35
- Megan Follas - 30
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