Sports Round-Up by Paul Beitler

Bluffton netmen beat Bruins
The Bluffton Tigers’ tennis team bounced back Tuesday to post its first win by a 4-1 margin over the visiting Blackford Bruins.
The Tigers are 1-1 overall.
In junior varsity action, the Tigers lost 2-0.

BLUFFTON 4, BLACKFORD 1
VARSITY SINGLES: Aric Durm (BLA) def. Damon Kuhlenbeck 6-1, 7-6 (7-3); Jackson Bates (BLU) def. Chase Twibell 6-2, 6-2; Brendan Baumgartner (BLU) def. Trevor Smith 6-1, 6-3.
VARSITY DOUBLES: Chandler Okey/Michael Vanderkolk (BLU) def. Trevor Schamber/Ethan Harriett 6-3, 6-4; Zach Mezera/Alex Penrod (BLU) def. Mitchell Lanning/Brent Rucker 6-2, 6-4.
JUNIOR VARSITY: Bailey Landis (BLA) def. Jake Garrett 8-5; Bailey Landis (BLA) def. Carson Addington 8-4.

Hog roast Friday
at Southern Wells
The Southern Wells Athletic Department is hosting a hog roast fundraiser Friday, Aug. 20, from 5-6:30 p.m. before the Southwood football game. Cost is $6 for adults and $5 for ages 6-12, if purchased before Friday. Cost at the door is $7 for adults and $6 for ages 6-12. Meal includes pulled pork sandwich, chips, cole slaw or applesauce, dessert and drink. All proceeds benefit the transportation budget.

Bluffton Boosters
slate fall kickoff
The Bluffton Athletic Boosters will host a fall kickoff party Friday, Aug. 20, from 5-7 p.m. at Fred F. Park Field before the Northfield football game.
All Tiger fans are welcome to enjoy food, fun and show Tiger pride. A hog roast with sides, moonwalk and games will be provided. Donations will be accepted.

Reminder for
Bluffton spectators
Bluffton High School athletic fans and spectators will be required to park in the large parking lot on the northeast side the school. All people attending volleyball, girls’ basketball and wrestling events should enter through Door 5.

Bluffton needs coaches
The Bluffton Athletic Department is seeking candidates for coaching positions for wrestling, swimming and diving, and middle school girls’ basketball. Qualified applicants should contact Athletic Director Steve Thompson at sthompson@bhmsd.k12.in.us or 824-3724 as soon as possible.

Gilliom, McCormick
lead seniors
Bob Gilliom and Herman McCormick were the leaders for the Tuesday Men’s Senior Gold League at Green Valley Golf Club in Bluffton.
Gilliom had the low gross score of 40, while McCormick had the low net score of 32. Gilliom also played on the winning team with Bill Fuller, Alan Penrod and Bud Frauhiger.
Tom Williams was closest to the pin. Frauhiger made the longest putt. Dave Prible had the fewest putts with 12.