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By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School baseball team was shut out 8-0 by visiting Crestview in a Northwest Conference makeup game Friday evening, April 22.

The Pirates dropped to 2-9 overall and 1-2 in the NWC after the league defeat. The game was originally snowed out this past Monday.

Crestview improved to 7-2 overall and 3-1 in NWC play with the shutout win. 

Bluffton visits non-league foe Kalida (7-5) Saturday, then hosts defending league champion Lincolnview (7-3, 4-0 NWC) Monday, April 25.

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By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton varsity softball team battled hard against visiting perennial power Crestview before losing 8-6 in a Northwest Conference makeup game Friday evening.

The Pirate girls had their five-game win streak snapped with the tough defeat.

Crestview improved to 12-1 overall and stayed first in the NWC at 4-0 by winning the game between the last two unbeaten teams in league play.

The Lady Pirates fell to 5-5 overall and 2-1 in the NWC with the loss.  

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Did you know April 23 is National Shakespeare Day? That it's Janette Reineke's birthday? Check out Chrissy and Jeff Lugibihl's Saturday musings and recommendations in this Et Cetera Shop video on Facebook: https://fb.watch/czBR-IY1UQ/

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Registration is open for Community Vacation Bible School, July 17-21, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Bluffton Presbyterian Church 112 N. Main St., Bluffton.

VBS classes will be held for two age groups: Preschool (age 3 ½ and up) and K-1st, 2nd-5th. This summer’s VBS theme is Mega Sports Camp.

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By Mike Patrick, MD, Medical Director for Interactive Media, Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Register by April 24 / Tournament April 30

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Bluffton Family Recreation and Southgate Lanes are collaborating on a cornhole tournament to be held at the bowling alley, 9700 N Dixie Hwy, at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 30.

The double elimination tournament is $50 per team with prizes for first and second places. Registration deadline is April 24.

Call 419-358-4150 to register.

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