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Bluffton unable to pull off upset against undefeated Lima Central Catholic, fall to .500
By Bryan Kress
Being down only 6-3 after the 1st quarter at home, maybe Bluffton could pull off the monumental upset with a freshman at quarterback.

This was not to be the case as the Bluffton offense, led by freshman Robbie Stratton in his 3rd start, could not score a point for the rest of the game. However, LCC could score more points, 33 more points in fact ending the night 39-3.

Southgate Lanes 2011-12 junior bowling program sign-up is planned Saturday, Oct. 22, and Oct. 29, at 10 a.m. at the bowling alley on North Dixie Highway, Bluffton.

The sign-up days include free practice until noon, forming league teams and information gathering.

Every bowler will receive:

o A free USBC jersey

o A party at the end of the season

o Many awards and prizes on local and national level

oThe chance to compete in a fun social environment

Riverdale girls' slipped past Bluffton 2-1 in girls' soccer Tuesday at Steinmetz Field.

Stats follow:

Halftime: 0-0 Goals: (R) Cole, (B) Dulle, (R) Penwell. Assists: (B) Leugers.
Shots on Goal: R, 14-6. Corner Kicks: B, 6-4,Saves: R,Parish (5); B,Heslep (12)

Home: Bluffton 4-9-0, 3-1-0
Away: Riverdale 7-5-0, NA

By Ron Geiser

Two victories in three days have lifted the Bluffton High School girls tennis team to a 13-2 dual match record, assuring the Pirates of their best percentage season in history.

Coach Jesse Sensenig's netters disposed of Archbold 4-1 last Saturday morning and followed that up with a 3-2 edging of Bath Monday, both wins on the road.

By Bryan Kress

Game stats in attachment at bottom of story.

Troy Breidenbach game photos click here.

With the rain pouring down and a field as torn up as it was any team has a chance to win, even 0-5 Allen East had a chance to win.

This was not to be the case as Bluffton earned their 4th win of the season, but in a game that was closer than anyone would have thought, 21-14.

Unbeaten Kalida girls' soccer team stopped Bluffton girls 5-0 on Saturday at Steinmetz Field. Here are the game stats:

Halftime: K, 3-0 Goals: (K) Holtkamp, (K) Holtkamp, (K) Holtkamp, (K) Kaufman, (K) Kaufman. Assists: NA.

Shots on Goal: K, 15-1. Corner Kicks: K, 8-2, Saves: K,Enka Brinkman (1); B,Emily Schwager (7), Heslep (3)

Home: Bluffton 4-8-0, 3-1-0
Away: Kalida 9-0-2, NA

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