By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com
In 2017, Bluffton defeated Kalida in a shootout to advance to the OHSAA Regional tournament.
In 2018, the same two teams again went to penalty kicks but the Wildcats prevailed, putting an end to another great boys soccer campaign for Bluffton.
The squads squared off Saturday afternoon on Kalida's home field, deemed neutral by the OHSAA. With temperatures in the 40s, a non-ceasing rain and a bit of wind the play was ragged at times.
Bluffton High School volleyball coach, Kevin King, will coach the east all-stars at this year’s District 8 all-star Division IV volleyball team match.
This year’s games are at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 14, at Coldwater High School Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for students.
King shares east coaching duties with Brent Newell of Leipsic. Coaching the west team is Chelsea Kahlig of Fort Recovery and Morgan Strayer of New Knoxville.
Katie Prater of Bluffton, Addilyn Diller of Pandora-Gilboa and Hannah Willow of Arlington are local players on the east team.
From BlufftonPirates.com Tweet
Bluffton High School boys' soccer team advanced to the district final tonight. The Pirates defeated another Pirate team - from Continental - 2-0. The contest took place at Kalida.
Watch the Icon for further game details plus information about the district finals opponent.
Goals:
First Half: Bluffton
• Young- 27th minute/ Assist by Schwaab
•Halftime Score: Continental 0, Bluffton 1
By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com
Congratulations to the following boys soccer players for being honored by Northwest Conference coaches in voting for league teams:
First Team
Luke Young
Jesse Montel
Dakota Clymer
Jonathan Schriner
Second Team
Isaiah Schwab
Matt Daws
Jackson Steinmetz
Honorable Mention
Simon Derstine
Andrew Bertka
Colin Oglesbee
Jayden Mays
Tayton Kleman
By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com
Congratulations to the following BHS girl athletes honored by Northwest Conference coaches in voting for league teams:
•GIRLS' SOCCER
First Team
Kayla White
Averey Rumer
Laykin Garmatter
Second Team
Brinkley Garmatter
Reagan Mittendorf
Olivia Burner
By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com
The 2018 Lady Pirate soccer campaign came to a close in the OHSAA District Quarterfinal at Ashland Crestview by a 5-0 count. Bluffton trailed 3-0 at the half.
The Cougars improved to 15-1-1 with the win. Bluffton ends the year at 7-5-5.
The game was the final one for seniors Averey Rumer, Sarah Cartwright and Kailey Mault.
