Bluffton High School's softball team launches its 2016 season with a mix of experience and youngsters. Tony Rumer coaches the team and has a 33-32 win-loss coaching record. Assisting him is Darryl Willis and Adam Burris.

Three returning letter winners from last year's 14-12 overall and 6-2 NWC team include:
• Sami Fruchey, senior, pitcher, all conference
• Taylor Monday, senior, first base, all conference
• Abbie Parkins, junior, third base

Top prospects include:
• Jazmynn Wilson, junior, outfield
• Aimee Ritter, sophomore, outfield, pitcher
• Alivia Koenig, freshman, outfield
• Katie Prater, freshman, catcher
• Avery Rumer, freshman, infield
• Americ Siferd, freshman, outfield
• Mara Minnig, freshman, outfield