BLUFFTON __The Bluffton High School girls basketball team fell victim to an early scoring barrage and lost 66-36 to visiting undefeated Miller City in a non-league game on Saturday afternoon, December 27.
The Pirate girls trailed 21-6 after the first quarter and fell further behind at 35-14 at intermission.
Wildcat Sophia Ruck notched five baskets in the first period and finished with a game-high 18 points.
BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School boys basketball team utilized a big fourth quarter to defeat visiting Wayne Trace 57-42 in the semifinals of the annual McDonald's Holiday Classic tournament on Saturday, December 27.
The Pirates led just 39-38 after three quarters. But the hosts poured it on with an 18-4 fourth period to win going away.
By Katie Fultz, PA-C
Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Blanchard Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Bone spurs, also called osteophytes, are bony projections that form along the surfaces of bones. They are most commonly associated with joints, where two bones meet, and can also develop on the spine. Although the name may suggest something sharp or jagged, bone spurs are usually smooth. They form when the body attempts to repair itself in response to ongoing stress, friction, or pressure on a bone or joint. Conditions such as osteoarthritis, where the protective cartilage breaks down over time, often trigger this process. As cartilage thins and the joint becomes unstable, the body lays down new bone to provide reinforcement.
Unfortunately, this extra bone growth can lead to pain and impaired mobility rather than relief.
Sara Jane McCune, 94, passed away December 24, 2025, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay.
Sara was born May 6, 1931, in Bluffton to Homer and Gladys (Kimmel) Bracy, who preceded her in death. On June 23, 1950, she married George McCune, who preceded her in death on July 8, 2021.
KENTON __The Bluffton High School boys bowling team made program history by winning the 15-team Kenton Holiday Baker tournament on Tuesday, December 23 at Hillcrest Lanes.
“This is the first championship in the program’s four-year history, and we can’t wait for more,” said Pirate head coach Ben Nye. “What a day for Bluffton Pirate bowling.”
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