Watch out for these undefeated Pirates - we have lots to look forward to!
Somewhere between the 2016-17 and 2019-20 basketball seasons these guys will become household names in Bluffton. Right now they are Bluffton seventh graders. This season, the basketball team coached by Ryan Dunlap went 19-0, winning the Northwest Conference.
In an understatement, Dunlap told the Icon that this was a dream season. All Pirate fans are following that dream.
Here's the team members and cheerleaders, front row from left, Abby Rieman, Sidnie Koontz, Courtney McLaughlin, Maci Larson.
Middle row from left, Nephi Peralta, Austin Reynolds, Baylor Garmatter, Mason Soper, Luke Denecker and Kyle Koontz.
Back row from left, Sumner Kibele, Jared Piercefield, McCormick Ault, Drew Wilson, Nicholas Beach, Andrew Lovett and Coach Ryan Dunlap. (Robin Ault photo)
Stories Posted This Week
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Monday, November 2, 2026
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Friday, October 30, 2026
- Main St. runway for Trick or Treaters
- October 30 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup, streaming
- What Kind of Paradise author joins book club by Zoom, Nov. 4
- Check out November 2026 events at Bluffton Public Library
- Scarecrow voting ends at midnight, Oct. 31
- Annual meeting and dinner for Senior Center members, November 9
- November 2026 Community Meals at the Senior Center
- Pirate girls soccer edged in shootout by Big Green in district final