Bluffton boys - Departing Coach Karl Grau
BLUFFTON, Ind. -- (Updated 3/20) Bluffton boys officially now listed on their employment info page. It’s been a tough spell for Coach Grau during his three seasons with the Tigers. 7-15, 4-19, and most recently just 2-20. It’s tough to get too excited about a roster that only won two ball games last go round, but Varsity Clubber familiar with the program does expect growth next season in terms of wins and losses. Only two seniors graduate, and sr-2-b leading scorer Tucker Jenkins is expected back. The 6-1 athlete was good for about 16 and 8 last season and did so as the focal point of most defenses. There are a handful of others that gained varsity experience the hard way. That will no doubt help, but just to what degree is the question. The Tigers were so up against it last year in terms of talent, that even with experience, a .500 record would surprise most. Another unknown is the status of 6-0 soph-2-b Kaden Grau. He went for just under 10 a game as a varsity frosh. His departure, if that occurs, and the graduation losses to boot, the Tigers will really be behind the eight ball in terms of ball handling duties. JV was reportedly surprising competitive given the varsity record, and some will probably compete for roster spots next go round for new coach. Solid middle school program in place. HS Social Studies, MS Art, Eled Sped.
