Bluffton girls’ and boys’ basketball teams won on Saturday.
It was the girls’ winning 57-41 over Miller City. Three Pirates in double figures led by Averey Rumer with 14, Katie Prater 13 and Alivia Koenig 10. Libby Schaadt added 9.
Meanwhile the boys’ defeated 55 – 38. Jared Piercefield and Mason Soper with 16 each and Luke Denecker scored 15. Pirates now 13-6 on the year.
All Bluffton High School powerlifter competitors earned medals at a Satuday meet in New Madison. Buffton's individual results follow: • Click here for photos
Nebraska Montgomery -
70 bench, 210 Deadlift - 5th place in her weight class
Elizabeth Bourassa -
110 Bench, 210 Deadlift - 1st place in her weight class
Ivy Augsburger -
85 Bench, 230 Deadlift - 4th place in her weight class
Bluffton University split games with Anderson on Saturday. Bluffton women lost; Bluffton men lost. Accounts of both games follow:
Women's game
The Bluffton University women's basketball team defeated Anderson University on Saturday, Feb. 9 by the score of 70-66 in a Heartland Conference tussle. Bluffton improved to 8-15 on the year and is now 6-10 in Heartland Conference play. Anderson fell to 9-14 overall and 5-11 in the HCAC.
Note: This health column provided by the Ohio Northern University Healthwise Pharmacy
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The Inn at ONU offers a "Be Mine, Chocolate & Wine (and live music too)," event on Thursday, Feb. 14. Here are the details:
• Five wine tastings and a selection of decadent chocolate desserts and savory chocolate appetizers. Wine commentary provided by wine industry expert, Diana Kerr Brown. Wine is available to purchase for special gifts and occasions.
• $25 per guest includes five wine tastings and a variety of desserts and appetizers (tax and gratuity are additional). For more information and reservations, please call 419.772.4112.
Michael L. Goings of Bluffton died Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, after a long battle with cancer.
Michael was born in Paulding, Ohio, on Dec. 8, 1942, the son of Raymond and Mary (Miles) Goings. Michael was the oldest of nine brothers and sisters. Stanley Goings (dec.), Dr. Kenneth (Eugene) Goings of Columbus, Steven Goings (dec.), Kathy (Eli) McDonald of Mansfield, Tracy Goings of Paulding, Judy Stevens of Clinton Ind., Carol Goings of Columbus, and Miles Goings of Paulding.
