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By Cort Reynolds

DEFIANCE__The Bluffton High School girls tennis team served up its season opener with a hard-fought 3-2 win at Defiance on Friday, August 7.

The close victory highlighted the debut of new Pirate head net coach Don Walters.

Hope Luginbill won 6-1, 6-0 at third singles to post the Pirate singles victory.

Bluffton swept both doubles matches to pull out the team win. Klinger and Bowling rallied from a set down to win at first doubles 3-6, 6-4, 6-3.

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Notification from Bluffton Exempted Village Schools

Aug. 8

5 p.m. Varsity Boys Soccer Home for Alumni Game

6:45 p.m. Varsity Girls Soccer Home for Alumni Game

To watch both of the alumni games on the live stream, visit: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/oh/bluffton/organization/16617/bluffton-high-school/team/586471/boys-varsity-soccer

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By Logan Maag, MD
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Blanchard Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

As athletes head back to the field for fall sports, summer temperatures often remain at their peak. Whether you're preparing for football, soccer, cross-country, golf, marching band or other outdoor activities, exercising in hot, humid conditions places extra stress on the body. Without proper preparation, athletes are at greater risk for dehydration, heat-related illness and injury.

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MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton High School Junior Class will host a Sand Volleyball Tournament as a Post Prom Fundraiser on Sunday, September 13.

The event will be held from 1:00-7:00 p.m. at Southgate Lanes, 9700 N. Dixie Hwy.

Cost per team
$150.00 (teams of 6 people minimum) *8-12 total teams will be accepted 
Register online here.

Tournament description
Single elimination- Best of 3 sets.

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MEDIA RELEASE__Tri-County Family Assembly of God of Bluffton will be celebrating 35 years (1991-2026) and Pastor Rev. Terry D. Hunt's 50 years of ministry on August 23.

The celebration will take place at 10:30 a.m. at 835 North Main. The guest speaker is Dr. Mark Elliott, veteran pastor, author, speaker and entrepreneur.

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By Cort Reynolds

FINDLAY__The Bluffton High School golf team finished 10th out of 11 teams in the tough Liberty-Benton Invitational at Sycamore Springs Golf Course in Findlay on Friday, August 7.

Van Buren won the tournament with 319 strokes, with the Pirates 48 shots off their pace. 

Host Liberty-Benton came in second just three strokes behind Van Buren at 322, followed by Sylvania Southview (324), Upper Sandusky (334), Allen East (337) and Bellevue (340).

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