LIBERTY CENTER - The visiting Bluffton High School boys basketball team started very slowly and rallied in the second half, only to lose 40-29 to non-conference foe Liberty Center on Saturday, February 7.
LC jumped ahead 14-2 after the opening period. Bluffton bounced back to score 11 points in the second quarter, yet trailed 28-13 at halftime.
The Pirates authored a 13-4 third period to creep within 32-26 heading into the fourth period.
MARGARETTA__The Bluffton High School swim teams competed well in the Polar Bear Winter Classic Invitational Saturday, February 7 at Margaretta.
The Pirate boys and girls teams each finished third in the PBWC Margaretta Invite.
Bluffton senior Jackson Bowlus was named the boys meet MVP. He touched first in the 50-yard butterfly and in the 25 freestyle sprint races. He also anchored the winning 200 free relay.
COLUMBUS GROVE - The visiting Bluffton High School boys basketball team lost a seesaw 56-48 Northwest Conference battle to rival Columbus Grove on Friday, February 6.
Grove jumped ahead 17-6 after the opening period as Brady Basinger scored eight points and Trevon Baxter added seven.
Bluffton turned the tables with a 12-5 second quarter behind 10 Brody Donley points to slice the CG lead to 22-18 at halftime.
Grove responded with a 15-12 third period to surge ahead 37-30 heading into the fourth period.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton Lions Club is seeking nominees for the 2025 Citizen of the Year Award. The award was established in 1981 to honor a person, couple, or individual representing a group, who has selflessly given time, effort, and talent for the benefit of those in the Bluffton area, and whose dedication and achievements have profoundly improved the quality of life of the people in this area.
