"To see guys develop and make plays when they need to and that’s what we did tonight.” Coach Todd Boblitt
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 16, 2018 - 8:17pm
By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com
It’s been awhile since Pirate fans stormed the court but they rightfully did so after Bluffton toppled reigning Northwest Conference champion Crestview by a 43-41 score.
Luke Denecker dropped in 19 points, including four three pointers to lead the Pirate offense. Denecker also matched up on defense for about half the game with Crestview’s leading scorer, Javin Etzler.
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 16, 2018 - 4:59pm
By Sam Brauen, www.blufftonpirates.com
The Pirate Cutthroat wrestling team has won the 2018 Allen County Invitational held at LCC this past weekend.
Deandre Nassar (195) and Tayton Kleman (106) each won their class and all but one Pirate wrestlers placed in the top 5 of their class to earn the team win.
The Pirates competed against larger schools such as Elida, Shawnee, Bath and Lima Senior in addition to other Division III schools Allen East, Spencerville, Jefferson, LCC, and Delphos St John’s.
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 14, 2018 - 9:28pm
Bluffton High School boys' basketball team stands 4-0 after defeating Crestview 43-41 at home. Luke Denecker led the Pirates with 19 points. Go to www.blufftonpirate.com for an after-the-game celebration video.
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 13, 2018 - 9:31pm
Girls' basketball final score: Bluffton 51 - Crestview 35
Bluffton outscored Crestview 15-2 in the third quarter to take a 35-23 lead. Crestview led at halftime 21-20. Watch the Icon for a report from www.blufftonpirates.com
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 11, 2018 - 10:16pm
By Sam Brauen
(VAN BUREN) - It's three road games and three wins for the Bluffton boys' basketball team. Junior Mason Soper ripped a steal and made the game winning bucket at the buzzer pushing Bluffton to a thrilling 57-55 victory at Van Buren! Bluffton improved to 3-0 on the season and finally gets a home game against reigning conference champion Crestview Friday night.
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 9, 2018 - 9:22pm
By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com
Bluffton got a huge game from their starting backcourt in a 62-52 road win at Bath. Juniors Jared Piercefield scored 21 points and Luke Denecker 19 for the Pirates.