Letter: What a fall for our Bluffton Pirates

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On behalf of the Bluffton Athletic Boosters, we want to send a huge congratulations to all of our fall athletes and coaches on an unforgettable Fall 2026 season.

Between the numerous school records broken and multiple Northwest Conference 1st, 2nd and Honorable Mention team recognitions, our student-athletes represented our school and community with pride every single week.

A very special thank you and congratulations goes out to our Fall Sport Seniors. Thank you for everything you have accomplished during your careers and for being incredible leaders and role models for your teams!

Here is a look at how our teams wrapped up their seasons:

Football – Finished 9-3 (5-2 in the NWC), advancing to the Regional Quarterfinals of the playoffs.

Boys Soccer – Finished 9-6-3, crowned NWC CHAMPS, and advanced to the Sectional Championship.

Girls Soccer – Finished 9-9-2 (5-0-1 in the NWC), earning Co-NWC CHAMPS honors and advancing to the District Championship.

Volleyball – Finished 14-9 (5-2 in the NWC), advancing to the Sectional Championship.

Girls Tennis – Finished the season 9-6, 2nd in the Lima City Tournament and advanced to the Sectional tournament.

Boys Cross Country – Finished 4th in the NWC, advanced as a team to Regionals, and congratulations to Levin Essinger on qualifying for the State meet!

Girls Cross Country – Finished 4th in the NWC, advanced as a team to Regionals, and congratulations to Xandra Gatchel on qualifying for the State meet!

Boys Golf – Finished 4th in the NWC.

These accomplishments are a testament to the determination, teamwork, and Pirate Pride displayed by our student-athletes throughout the season.

We are proud of every athlete who represented Bluffton and grateful for our coaches, families, and fans who supported our teams every step of the way.

The wins, the milestones, the memories, and the hard work — that's what being a Pirate is all about!

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