BLUFFTON, Ohio - The Beavers came out ready to fight at their last conference match against the Franklin College Grizzlies on Sunday, Nov. 1. After the recognition of four seniors: outside hitter KENDRA PARMENTER from Grove City, Ohio; middle hitter JENNY BROWN from St. Marys, Ohio; student coach Marissa Krier; and student trainer Sierra Beckford, another conference battle took center stage.
CINCINNATI, Ohio - Despite holding a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter, five turnovers were too much to overcome as the Bluffton University Beavers fell at Mount St. Joseph on Saturday, Oct. 31, by a score of 31-28. MSJ’s Shane Kelly hit a 21-yard field goal with just 0:08 remaining to secure the win. The Lions improved to 5-3 and 5-2 in HCAC play, while the Beavers sit at 4-4 and 3-3 in the Heartland.
By Sam Brauen
It’s never easy to win in certain venues and Clymer Stadium in Columbus Grove is a prime example.
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Despite racking up yardage, first downs and generally outplaying the host Bulldogs for most of the game, Bluffton found themselves trailing late in the fourth quarter.
That’s when Mitchell Ault scrambled from the six yard line and completed a pass to Joel Siefker that allowed BHS to win the game by a 10-7 score.
Kyle Shoemaker, lead in the Mustard Seed Cafe kitchen, works on perfecting tomato bisque. The Cafe, currently closed, is preparing to open soon under new ownership. In the meantime preparations are in process for new items on the menu, like this soup. Watch the Icon for the opening date.
SHELBYVILLE, Ind. - The Bluffton University men’s and women’s cross country teams competed in the HCAC Cross Country Championship, hosted by Franklin College and contested at the Blue River Memorial Park in Shelbyville, Ind.