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Six Bluffton High School wrestlers competed at the wrestling district tournament over the weekend.

Of the six, DeAndre Nassar earned a first place title and advances to state tournament, maintaining his undefeated season. Other Pirate wrestlers at district follow:

All photos by Amy Mortimer.

• Tayton Kleman - 106 pound weight class
• Kadin Basil - 113 pound weight class
• Jeremy Sturgeon - 126 pound weight class
• Josh Mehaffie - 138 pound weight class
• Jackson Wilson - 160 pound weight class

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By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com
(TROY) - Deandre Nassar improved to 42-0 on the season and advanced to the semifinals of the 182 weight class in Friday's action at the OHSAA District Meet.  The top four wrestlers in each class advance to the State Meet next weekend. 

Deandre earned a 15-4 major decision over Versailles Derek Cavin to open the District Meet.  Nassar followed that up with a late pin of Clermont's Luke Rayburn, a match which Nassar led 21-7 at the time. 

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By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com
(MILLER CITY) – A rough and tumble affair ended with a huge fourth quarter for Bluffton as they erupted for 29 points in the final 8 minutes to defeat Fairview 58-49 in the OHSAA Sectional Final.  Four Pirates scored in double figures led by Luke Denecker’s 17 points.  Mason Soper and Jared Piercefield each scored 12 and Baylor Garmatter 11.

Final game for four seniors Alivia Koenig, Averey Rumer, Katie Prater and Ashley Eachus

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By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com
(OTTAWA) - In the first week of the girls' basketball season Bluffton and Arlington met in the finals of the McDonald’s Holiday Tournament. 

The Red Devils won the contest 40-39 and Bluffton hoped to get some revenge in the real tournament, the OHSAA Districts. 

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The Bluffton Powerlifters participated in a meet in Bradford on Feb 23. Here are their individual lifting results:

Elizabeth Bourassa:

185 Squat, 115 Bench, 225 Deadlift - 1st place in her weight class

Ivy Augsburger:

160 Squat, 90 Bench, 230 Deadlift - 5th place in her weight class

Shyanne Mortimer: 

225 Squat,140 Bench, 325 Deadlift - 1st place in her weight class

Morgan Nusbaum:

225 Squat, 140 Bench, 320 Deadlift - 3rd place in her weight class

Elizabeth Swisher:

145 Squat, 100 Bench, 200 Deadlift

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By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com
Deandre Nassar won the 182 class and Bluffton advanced six wrestlers to next weekend’s OHSAA District Meet.  

As a team the Pirates finished fourth. Joining Nassar in Troy next week will be Kaden Basil, Josh Mehaffie, Tayton Kleman, Jeremy Sturgeon and Jackson Wilson.  Landen Lugibihl, Dustin Mortimer and Elijah Conley all finished fifth and will be District alternates.

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