Watch out for these undefeated Pirates - we have lots to look forward to!
Somewhere between the 2016-17 and 2019-20 basketball seasons these guys will become household names in Bluffton. Right now they are Bluffton seventh graders. This season, the basketball team coached by Ryan Dunlap went 19-0, winning the Northwest Conference.
In an understatement, Dunlap told the Icon that this was a dream season. All Pirate fans are following that dream.
Here's the team members and cheerleaders, front row from left, Abby Rieman, Sidnie Koontz, Courtney McLaughlin, Maci Larson.
Middle row from left, Nephi Peralta, Austin Reynolds, Baylor Garmatter, Mason Soper, Luke Denecker and Kyle Koontz.
Back row from left, Sumner Kibele, Jared Piercefield, McCormick Ault, Drew Wilson, Nicholas Beach, Andrew Lovett and Coach Ryan Dunlap. (Robin Ault photo)
Stories Posted This Week
Friday, June 12, 2026
Thursday, June 11, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, June 11
- Splitting headache: Fasting and migraines
- Pamela Ann Bricker was a social worker
- Bluffton Community Garage Sales, June 18-19-20
- Open and improved Elm St. segment
- Ultimate car seat guide recommended by Bluffton police
- Senior Center's June community meal shifts to summer schedule
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
- Local students on ONU's Spring 2026 Dean's List
- Sardines swamp Ada Gators in opening swim meet
- NWS heat advisory for June 10
- Agenda for June 11 Orange Twp Trustees meeting
- Public meetings schedule for Village of Bluffton, June 10-29
- Local teen documents Ohio sightings of steam locomotive Big Boy
- Open House at remodeled Bluffton EMS station
- Unforgettable: Marvel Stratton Hilty
- Award-winning author Mindy McGinnis speaks at Bluffton Public Library
- Bus trips with Debbie announced by Senior Center