KALIDA – The Bluffton High School volleyball team lost its season opener at Kalida in four sets Saturday, August 16.
After winning the first game 25-21, the Pirate girls dropped the final three sets 25-17, 25-19, 25-23.
Bluffton starts out 0-1.
Kendall Stackhouse led the Pirate girls with 10 kills and two blocks. Karlie Lora knocked down eight kills and made two blocks. Lainey Grandey added seven kills.
BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School girls tennis team lost 4-1 to visiting Ottawa Hills on Saturday, August 16.
The defeat dropped the Bluffton record to 1-3 this season.
“We didn't go down without a fight,” said Bluffton head coach Trisha Nieman. “The score alone doesn't show just how many battles went to deuce and advantage. Our girls showed resilience and determination on every court. The competitiveness was very present in today's match.”
BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School boys soccer team lost 3-1 to visiting Shawnee in the season and home opener at Steinmetz Field on Saturday evening, August 16.
The match was tied 1-1 at the half, but Shawnee scored two goals in the final 10 minutes to break the tie and win.
The Pirate boys start the season 0-1, while the Indians open 1-0.
Shawnee’s Connor Hoops scored the first goal in the 19th minute.
Bluffton’s Carter Steinmetz knotted it 1-1 in the 30th minute to even it up before intermission.
AUGUST 14 MEDIA RELEASE — Bluffton University is honored to be the recipient of a $500,000 grant payable over the next five years. The grant is provided by The Austin E. Knowlton Foundation. These funds will be in addition to the two $4,000 annual Austin E. Knowlton Memorial Scholarships Bluffton already awards and will provide an added $100,000 of yearly support to Bluffton students interested in STEM and related fields.
The Village of Bluffton is preparing to return tree lawns on Elm St. between Lawn and Spring streets. The block is adjacent to St. Mary Catholic Church and three residential properties. The project will remove some 7-8 parking spots and make the sidewalks ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant. Bids will be received until Thursday, August 21.
