The following results are from September 11-17 of the Bluffton University Fall 2024 athletics season:

Men's golf results at round one of HCAC Preview

Men's golf results at round two of HCAC Preview

Women's golf results at Heidelberg Fall Invitational

By Cort Reynolds

DELPHOS __ The visiting Bluffton High School volleyball team defeated Northwest Conference rival Delphos Jefferson handily in straight sets Tuesday night, September 17.

The dominating 25-19, 25-12, 25-2 Pirate sweep improved their record to 12-2 overall and 2-0 in the NWC. Bluffton has won 11 of their last 12 matches.

Delphos Jefferson fell to 3-9 overall and 0-3 in NWC play after the defeat.

“We started off a little slow then found our rhythm,” said Pirate head coach Kevin King. 

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON __ The Bluffton High School girls soccer team shut out visiting local Northwest Conference rival Allen East 3-0 Tuesday night, September 17,  in a rematch of their district semifinal battle last October.

The Pirate record improved to 6-2-1 overall and 4-0 in NWC play after the home win. Bluffton also blanked AE 2-0 in the tournament last fall.

The Mustang girls fell to 4-5 overall and 1-3 in the NWC with the defeat.

Friday Night Football (9/20) vs. Spencerville will be Military Appreciation Night at Bluffton High School's Harmon Field.

All current and former members of the U.S Armed Services will get free admission and are invited to join the Football team on the sideline for the National Anthem.

By Cort Reynolds

HARROD __ The visiting Bluffton High School boys soccer team rolled over backyard rival Allen East, 7-0, in a Northwest Conference match Monday, September 16, at Goodwin Field.

Jackson Brauen scored two goals and passed out a pair of assists to pace the Pirate offense to victory. Chase Kelly dished out four assists as well.

The Pirate record improved to 4-6 overall and 2-0 in NWC play with the lopsided victory. AE fell to 1-7-1 overall and 0-1-1 in the NWC after the defeat.

By Cort Reynolds

OTTAWA HILLS __ The Bluffton Pirate volleyball team split a very tough non-league triangular match Saturday, September 14, at Ottawa Hills.

In their first match, the Pirates lost in three sets to undefeated and state-ranked Defiance Tinora. Bluffton won the second game in overtime before dropping the decisive third set.

The 25-18, 25-27, 25-15 defeat snapped the Bluffton win streak at nine matches in a row. 

In their second match of the day, the Pirates rebounded to sweep host OH 25-22, 25-22 and improve their record to 11-2.

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