Bluffton University will hold its annual C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest at 6:30 p.m. on April 11 in Yoder Recital Hall.
Students selected to participate will prepare an oration, no more than ten minutes in length, that applies a peace-church perspective to an issue of contemporary concern.
By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com
(PAULDING) - Bluffton struck first but Paulding was able to pull away for an 11-1 victory in five innings Thursday afternoon. Brady Romick scored in the top of the first inning giving Bluffton a 1-0 lead but Paulding responded with three runs in the bottom of the frame.
Dakota Bricker led Bluffton with a 2/2 effort at the plate. Kaden Reneker, Romick, Brice Rayle and Malachi Pahl all picked up hits for the Pirates.
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(PAULDING) - Bluffton softball dropped a 3-1 road decision to Northwest Conference foe Paulding Thursday. The Pirates outhit the Panthers 7-4 but surrendered two unearned runs on three errors. Bluffton is now 6-3 (1-2 in NWC) while Paulding is 3-3 (2-1).
Brinkley Garmatter racked up three hits for Bluffton and stole a base. Katie Prater was 2/3 and drove in Averey Rumer for the lone Pirate run in the top of the first inning.
By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com
(BLUFFTON) - Justin Haggard continued his undefeated individual season but the Bluffton boys tennis team fell to St. Mary’s 4-1 Thursday afternoon.
1st Singles : Justin Haggard won 6-0,1-6, 6-1 over Marcel Lansing
2nd Singles : Christian Groman fell to Howie Spencer 6-0, 6-1
3rd Singles : Drew Wilson fell to C Vanderhorst 6-1, 6-1
1st Doubles : Kory Strahm & Mack Burner fell to Andrew Vogel & David Keller 6-0, 6-0
