VAN WERT__The visiting Bluffton High School girls tennis team defeated Western Buckeye League foe Van Wert decisively 4-1 on Tuesday, September 16.
The Pirate team improved to 5-8 after the impressive victory. Van Wert dropped to 1-9 with the defeat.
“Van Wert was a great opponent who played with honesty, competitiveness, and sportsmanship,” said Bluffton head coach Trisha Nieman. “Matches were well-fought across all courts, and it was an enjoyable night of tennis.
OTTAWA__The Bluffton High School cross country team competed at the 23-team Ottawa-Glandorf Blue/Gold Invitational meet on Saturday, September 13.
BOYS RESULTS
Bryan easily won the boys team title with just 26 points. St. Henry came in a distant second with 92 points, followed by Defiance Tinora (94).
The Pirate boys finished 19th with 479 points.
Freshman Atticus Prothro paced Bluffton with a 45th-place showing in a time of 18:19.16. Sophomore Toby Clevidence came in 84th in 19:39.63.
BLUFFTON__The potent Bluffton High School football team dominated Delphos Jefferson 49-6 to successfully open their quest for a Northwest Conference championship on Friday, September 12 at Harmon Field.
The Pirates improved to 4-0 overall and 1-0 in NWC play with the victory. Struggling Delphos Jeff fell to 1-3 and 0-1 in the NWC after the loss.
Bluffton junior quarterback Tayte Giesige tossed three touchdown passes, and Jackson Bowlus rushed for three scores to pace the victorious offense.
On September 12, Bluffton High School will observe Military Appreciation Night at the 7:00 p.m. home football game vs. Jefferson. Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
All active-duty members of the U.S. military and all veterans will receive free admission. Before the National Anthem, all current and former service members are invited to join the teams on the sideline to be recognized for their service.
