Softball: Pirates blank Rockets 19-0
The Bluffton High School softball team blasted past Pandora-Gilboa in a 5 inning shutout at Pandora Friday evening 19 to 0. Pi
The senior leaders Sami Fruchey and Taylor Monday combined for the win. Sami started in the circle and had 4 strikeouts in 4 innings pitched. Taylor Monday stepped up during the 5th inning and struck out 1 batter and had 1 assist. At the plate Sami fired 2 singles with 2 walks and 3 runs. She also had 1 putout while at first base in the 5th inning. Taylor also fired 2 singles with 2 walks and 3 runs plus 2 RBI's and 1 stolen base. While at first base she had 5 putouts in the first 4 innings.
Juniors Abbie Parkins and Jazmynn Wilson had outstanding performances. Abbie had 1 single, 1 double, 2 walks, 3 runs, 4 RBI's and 2 assists. Jazymnn had with 1 single, 1 triple, 1 walk, 3 runs, 5 RBI's and 1 assist. The lone sophomore, Aimee Ritter, hit 1 double which led to 2 RBI's and 1 run.
The freshman also were impressive. Katie Prater had 1 single, 1 double, 2 walks, 3 RBI's, 2 runs, 5 putouts and 1 assist. Averey Rumer had 3 singles, 2 walks, 3 runs, 1 stolen base, 2 putouts and 1 assist. Ameri Siferd hit a single for an RBI, Mara Minning earned 1 RBI, scored 1 run and a great catch in left field, Bailey Edwards walked once and had a catch in center field.
Stories Posted This Week
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
- Ticket information for Pirate tennis, May 14 sectionals
- Pirate tennis dominates Defiance
- Historical society meets May 14 at Sportsmen's Club/LE&W Depot
- Red horse chestnut wows on Anna Circle
- Redemptorists to withdraw from region, Father John Collins to visit St. Mary
- Meet high school basketball legend Bud Beemer
Monday, May 12, 2025
- BPL's Summer Read kicks off with 2 giveaways
- Upcoming BPL events, May 12-17
- BHS girls softball sectional ticket information for May 14
- Faculty promotions, new strategic plans at Bluffton University
- Jane M. Shaw was a nurse
- Pirate baseball seeded 5th
- Letter: Join the Congressional discussion on healthcare
- Facilitators needed for victim offender dialogues
Sunday, May 11, 2025
- Pirate baseballs shuts out Arcadia in twin bill
- Bluffton boys, girls track and field sweep Ada Invite titles
- Bluffton strings section holds court
- Pirate tennis wins at Oak Harbor
- Bluffton Community Garden has a few plots left
- Four BHS students to attend Buckeye Boys and Buckeye Girls citizenship programs
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Friday, May 9, 2025
- Bluffton mail carriers to collect food donations on May 10
- Bluffton softball pounds Columbus Grove
- Pirate baseball loss to Columbus Grove
- On your marks... Bluffton Sardines registration is open
- Pirate tennis sweeps Lima Senior
- Night at the Museum draws a full house at Bluffton Middle School
- Bluffton Beavers sports roundup, April 30-May 6