John Gilbert had an amazing life. He went to school at Rawson and played football. Bluffton High School had an all-state player named Howard Triplehorn, who was an outstanding athlete as a running back. He received a scholarship from Michigan. Triplehorn was also a sophomore on the basketball team in 1928-1929, which won 23 straight games and lost to Akron St. Mary's in the state championship game, 28 to 26. Howard was the second leading scorer on the team.
PHOTO by Jamie Nygaard. 'Tis the season for holiday music at the Bluffton Schools. Here band director Dave Sycks conducts a performance at the December 19 Bluffton Middle School Band concert. The schools' holiday break begins on Monday, December 22.
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LIMA BATH__The Bluffton High School wrestling team finished a strong third at the 11-team Allen County Invitational tournament on Saturday, December 20 at Bath.
Perennial power Allen East won the tournament with 257.5 points. Elida (237.5) came in second, while Bluffton finished a strong third with 216.5 points.
INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
Three Pirate grapplers won their individual weight bracket titles.
LIMA__The visiting Bluffton High School boys bowling team comfortably defeated Lima Central Catholic in a dual match at 20th Century Lanes on Saturday, December 20.
The Pirate boys won their overall match by a wide margin of 2,352-1,620 to improve to 2-1 this season.
