Pirate golfers win tough NWC quad, stay unbeaten
By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - The undefeated Bluffton golf team won a four-team Northwest Conference battle Wednesday at the Bluffton Golf Course.
Co-host Bluffton won with just 171 strokes, followed by Lincolnview (183), Ada (207) and Delphos Jefferson (210).
Bluffton improved to 22-0 overall and 10-0 in NWC play with the victories.
Pirate Drew Wilson fired a 40 to capture match medalist honors. Teammate Kenny Lovett was second with a 42. Micah Minnig tallied a 44, while Jared Piercefield and Jaden Coonfare each carded scores of 45 for well-balanced Bluffton.
Senior Alex Morgan paced the Bulldogs by shooting a 47.
The Ada record is now 4-13 overall and 2-7 in NWC play this season. Jefferson is 9-11 and 4-8 in the NWC, while Lincolnview is 6-3 in league play.
Bluffton puts its unbeaten record on the line Sept. 10 at Lost Creek Country Club against solid NWC foe Allen East (6-1 NWC).
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