By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com
(TROY) - Deandre Nassar improved to 42-0 on the season and advanced to the semifinals of the 182 weight class in Friday's action at the OHSAA District Meet. The top four wrestlers in each class advance to the State Meet next weekend.
Deandre earned a 15-4 major decision over Versailles Derek Cavin to open the District Meet. Nassar followed that up with a late pin of Clermont's Luke Rayburn, a match which Nassar led 21-7 at the time.
By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com
(MILLER CITY) – A rough and tumble affair ended with a huge fourth quarter for Bluffton as they erupted for 29 points in the final 8 minutes to defeat Fairview 58-49 in the OHSAA Sectional Final. Four Pirates scored in double figures led by Luke Denecker’s 17 points. Mason Soper and Jared Piercefield each scored 12 and Baylor Garmatter 11.
By Jodi Bollenbacher, PA-C
Blanchard Valley Obstetrics & Gynecology
Annual pelvic exams for females of all ages is vitally important. As Pap smear guidelines have changed, some women assume they do not need to see their local gynecologist every year. However, your preventive visit is about much more than periodically screening for cervical cancer with a Pap smear.
There are many benefits to visiting your gynecologist’s office each year such as:
By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com
(OTTAWA) - In the first week of the girls' basketball season Bluffton and Arlington met in the finals of the McDonald’s Holiday Tournament.
The Red Devils won the contest 40-39 and Bluffton hoped to get some revenge in the real tournament, the OHSAA Districts.
If you've never looked down a Bluffton manhole you are in for a surprise. These guys go much deeper in the ground than you might imagine. The Icon took a glance at an open hole on Campus Drive. Take a look for your self.
The number one trout for this year's Trout Derby is named "Big 75" - not in reference to the nearby Interstate, but in honor of the 75th year of the Bluffton Sportmen Club's trout derby.
This year's derby is Sunday, May 5, at the Buckeye quarry.
Derby details
Trout number one is worth thousands in cash if caught during derby hours. The jackpot is built up with $5 donations to a 50/50 drawing.
