Football: Pirates dominate on the ground against Allen East
By Bryan Kress
The Bluffton High School offense only had to attempt five passes as they racked up 292 yards on the ground with four touchdowns as The Pirates beat Allen East 42-12.
The defense played a great game as well as Allen East was held to a mere 155 yards.
Noah Stratton started off the evening with back-to-back rushing touchdowns in the first quarter with 22-yard and 15-yard runs. Stratton led the Pirates with 106 yards on 16 carries.
Devin Luginbuhl ran one in from five yards out for the third score of the game in the second quarter.
Tyler Friesen finally got Allen East on the board with a 13-yard run before the half.
Bluffton finally decided to air out the ball in the third quarter as Mitchell Ault found Isaac Little from 13 yards out. Ault attempted only three passes but he completed all three for 27 yards.
Robbie Stratton threw for a touchdown himself as he connected with Levi Kistler for a 33 yard touchdown.
Brady Basinger would finish off the scoring for the night as he busted a long 70-yard run for the score.
Bluffton will be at home Friday against Spencerville (4-2) in an attempt to get above .500.
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