These Sardines are for real
Bluffton Sardines proved they can swim with the big fish as the swim team keeps winning. On July 2 in a home meet, Bluffton defeated Kenton Stingrays 884 to 372. The girls' team outscored the visitors 437 to 189. The boys outscored Kenton 447 to 183.
Meet results attached at bottom of story -
Individual record breakers last night:
• Kari Diller broke the 7-8 25 breaststroke with a time of 27.26
• Mari Spallinger broke the 15 & Over Fly record with a time of 32.95
• Brayden Warren broke the 6 & Under 25 Free with a time of 23.77
• Barrett Benroth broke the 6 & Under 50 Free with a time of 1:03.05
• Levin Essinger broke the 7-8 25 Breaststroke with a time of 26.12
Relay record breakers:
• The Girls 11-12 consisting of Ella Armstrong, Rory Youngpeter, Macy Wilson, and Izzy Stechschulte broke their own record in the 200 Free Relay with a time of 2:32.04
Stories Posted This Week
Saturday, August 9, 2025
- Reminder of 1899 Depot move and refurbishment by Bluffton Sportsmen's Club
- JAMPD to retain Johnny Appleseed identity following poll
- Board of Elections lists November 2025 candidates for school board, township trustees and village council
- Bluffton chamber to host AI Lunch & Learn with Courtnee R. Morris
- Weekend Doctor: Family Estrangement on the Rise
Friday, August 8, 2025
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
- Pirate soccer Annual Alumni Games on August 9
- Phase 1 fundraising goal reached for Legacy Park
- Bluffton Historical meeting is August 6
- Apollo Career Center high school students will eat for free this year
- July 2025 land transfers in the Bluffton School District
- Aug. 6 bridge repair will close I-75 ramp at Bluffton
- Allen County OSU Extension hosts Soil Health and Water Management event