Bluffton had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Shenandoah Raiders 29-27.

Aaron Streveler
08/22/25 @ Shenandoah | 71 |
10/11/24 @ Adams Central | 30 |
10/04/24 vs Heritage | 51 |
09/27/24 @ Southern Wells | 15 |
09/20/24 vs Jay County | 59 |
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Bluffton's win on Friday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Aaron Streveler, who picked up 71 receiving yards and two touchdowns. That's the most receiving yards Streveler has posted since back in September of 2024. Cooper Craig handled things on the ground, rushing for 118 yards.
Despite the loss, Shenandoah still got an impressive performance from Jarrett Helman, who threw for 252 yards and a pair of TDs, and also rushed for 75 yards and one score. The Raiders' leading receiver Blayne Stevens was Helman's top target yet again, picking up 83 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Looking ahead, Bluffton will welcome Manchester at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Shenandoah, they will hit the road for the first time this season to take on South Decatur at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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