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The Bluffton Gators Bowling Club, an independent bowling program for 9th-12th graders in the greater Bluffton area, is organizing for the 2023-2024 season.

The parent meeting for the 2023-24 season will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 1. The meeting will be held in the conference room at the Comfort Inn in Bluffton.

On September 20 and 25 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. students interested in joining the team can meet at Southgate Lanes for an hour of free bowling.

If you have any questions, contact Ben Nye at 419-234-8122.

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By Cort Reynolds

The visiting Bluffton High School boys soccer team lost 3-0 at Botkins Tuesday evening, September 12, in the championship game of the delayed Elida Classic Kick-off tournament.

Bluffton dropped to 2-5-1 with the defeat.

The Trojans improved to 4-1-1 overall with the win. It marks the first time in three tries that Botkins has won the Elida tourney crown.

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By Cort Reynolds

The visiting Bluffton High School girls soccer team defeated Northwest Conference rival Delphos Jefferson handily 6-2 Tuesday evening, September 12.

The Pirate girls improved to 5-3-1 and 3-0 in the NWC with the win, to stay tied atop the league standings with Allen East (7-1, 3-0).  

Delphos Jefferson drops to 2-6 overall and 1-3 in the NWC after the loss.

Jefferson drew first blood on a goal by Kyah Kimmett in the 17th minute.

Bluffton was scoreless until the 28th minute when Audrey Snyder tied it 1-1 on an assist by Nora Matthews.

Four minutes later, Pirate Lily Dagani found the back of the net off a Mya McDougle assist to put Bluffton ahead for good.

The score remained 2-1 at halftime before the Pirates blew it open after intermission.

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FOOTBALL: Albion slows Bluffton in 42-20 win over Beavers
The Bluffton University football team dropped a 42-20 decision to Albion College on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Bluffton pulled within 28-20 early in the second half, but the Britons put it on ice with two scores as they improved to 2-0 on the season. The Beavers slipped to 1-1 following a pair of home night games at Alumni Field. FULL STORY at BlufftonBeavers.com

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By Cort Reynolds

The red-hot Bluffton High School varsity volleyball team swept visiting non-league foe Wayne Trace Monday evening, September 11.

Bluffton triumphed 26-24, 25-13, 25-15 to extend their win streak to seven matches.

The Pirates improved to 9-2 after the win, while WT fell to 3-6 with the defeat.

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By Cort Reynolds

The visiting Bluffton High School girls soccer team shut out non-conference rival Riverdale 1-0 late Saturday afternoon, September 9.

The victory avenged two tough losses to the Falcons last season, including an overtime defeat in a heartbreaking district final.

The Pirate girls improved to 4-2-1 with the win. Riverdale dropped to 3-2-2 after the defeat.

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