KISSIMMEE, Fla. - The Bluffton University softball team split a pair of one-run decisions on day one of the Rebel Spring Games in Kissimmee, Fla. Bluffton took the season opener, 5-4, over Simpson before Penn State-Berks held off the Beavers, 7-6, in the afternoon clash.
Bluffton High School boys’ basketball team upset Carey tonight in the Division III sectional finals at Elida 50 to 39.
Bluffton at 13-11 (number 6 seed) surprised Carey (number 4 seed), who finished the season at 15-8.
The Pirates led 13-10 after one period. The game was tied 22-22 at halftime. BHS outscored the Blue Devils 13 to 5 in the third period, taking a 35-27 lead. Bluffton then outscored Carey 15 to 12 in the final period.
It grows every year.
In 2015, 100 riders participated.
In 2016, it was 150 riders.
This year's goal is 200 riders.
"It" is the third annual Ride to Remember bicycle ride, set for Saturday, July 8, in Bluffton.
Ride to Remember offers three major ride loops and routes from 2 miles all the way to 100 miles. Three rest stops are on the main loop and, depending upon which bike route a rider takes, routes go though Rockport, Pandora, Gilboa, Benton Ridge, Rawson and Mt. Cory.
Bluffton Family Recreation sign-up for U6 soccer is underway, according to Joseph Beagle, BFR director.
League play begins Tuesday, April 4, and continues until Thursday, May 4, with all games played at BFR, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton. Game times are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m.
Registration is available online at www.bfronline.com, or by CLICKING HERE. Cost is $60 for non-BFR members and $45 for BFR members. Deadline to register is Sunday, March 26.
It's the Christian season of Lent. But before we get there, there's Ash Wednesday. Several Bluffton churches observed the day on March 1 with the marking of ashes in the form of a cross on the observant's forehead. Here, Rev. Kevin Mohr, pastor of English Lutheran, place ashes on Teddy Stratton. With him are parents, Jeff and Leisa, and sisters, Caroline and Katie Jo. (Connie Maroscher photo)
