Meet Bluffton HS's spring scholar athletes
By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com
Several Bluffton High School athletes were honored as the Northwest Conference named Spring Scholar Athletes this week. To be eligible, a player must letter in their sport. Gold level is earned by a GPA of 3.5-4.0 and Silver level is 3.00-3.49 during the season.
Track
Gold : Seth Andreas, Sumner Kibele, Sam Luke, Brandt Manns, Simon Derstine, Eli Lemley, Jonathan Schriner, Asher Antrim, Deandre Nassar, Logan Rhodes, Xavier Dunifon, Baylor Garmatter, Jackson Steinmetz, Luke Young, Christopher Harnish and Elijah Conley. Olivia Burner, Cora Bischoff, Pealr Lewandowski, Lauren Rhodes, Elizabeth Wright, Bella Basinger, Olivia Setzer, Katie Wright, Abbey Gambrell, Darby Prichard, Leah Conley, Lucie Fett, Sydney Hoff, Kayla Kindle, Karis Wilson and Allison Wise.
Silver : Joel Piercefield, Nicholas Beach, Tanner Pinks, Kaleb Jefferson, Chad Veit. For the girls, Cierra Ackerman, Clara Mathews, Joscelin Reineke and Arielle O'Neal.
Baseball
Gold : Evan Mayden, Brayton Businger, Kaden Reneker, Cole Fruchey, Braeden Edwards & Dakota Bricker
Silver : Jason Althaus, Aaron Belcher and Brice Rayle
Softball
Gold : Bailey Edwards, Madison Fleece, Rebekah Hoff, Laykin Garmatter, Libby Schaadt, Mara Minnig, Aimee Ritter, Katie Prater & Averey Rumer
Silver : Makayla White & Brinkley Garmatter
Tennis
Gold : Neil Metzger, Connor Lee, Eden Nygaard, Christian Groman & Justin Haggard
Silver : Jordan Siefer, Mack Burner & Grant Klinger
Stories Posted This Week
Monday, August 10, 2026
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- Professor Parquet on the passing of Don Nelson
- Bluffton historical society to discuss upcoming events, fundraising
- Bluffton Public Library hosts Mobile Health Clinic on Aug. 13
- 2026 PorchFest preview: Tommy Jenkins, Cat Dailey, Szabo Trio
- Chair massages offered at the Senior Center
- Bluffton Senior Center to host Spa Day
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Friday, August 7, 2026
- BHS Junior Class to hold Post Prom fundraiser on Sept. 13
- Aug. 23 anniversary celebration at Tri-County Family Assembly of God
- Pirate boys golf 10th at L-B Invite
- Save these dates: Four more months of America 250 events in Bluffton
- Lens turns Bluffton's NNO fireworks to neon
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- Letter: As Ohio grows, conservation must become part of the conversation
- 2026 Lincoln Highway Buy Way sales August 13-15
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