By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON – In the most anticipated league game of the Northwest Conference season between unbeaten rivals, Bluffton lost its title showdown 42-0 to the potent Columbus Grove run game and stingy defense at Harmon Field Friday, October 25.
The visiting Bulldogs dominated to seize the outright league championship in a surprisingly lopsided regular season finale on a cool evening.
The Pirates trailed 28-0 at halftime as CG scored touchdowns on their first four possessions.
The Pirates fell to 9-1 overall and 6-1 in the NWC with the defeat.
Defending league co-champion Columbus Grove improved to 10-0 overall and won the NWC title outright at 7-0 after the big win. ▶︎