By Cort Reynolds
LEWIS CENTER - The visiting Bluffton High School girls soccer team lost 4-1 at non-conference foe Olentangy Thursday evening, October 3.
The Pirate record fell to 8-4-1 overall after the defeat. The Braves improved to 10-2-1 with the victory.
Olentangy led 2-0 at halftime.
Addy Moore scored in the 27th minute, followed by a Taylor Novak netter three minutes later.
Novak tallied her second goal six minutes into the second half to build the Brave lead to 3-0. Teammate Kate Davis found the back of the net in the 66th minute to extend the margin to 4-0.
Pirate Jaicelyn Morris tallied an unassisted goal in the 69th minute to tally the lone Bluffton goal and avoid the shutout.
Bluffton directed two of its three shots on goal.
Olentangy fired 26 six shots, 12 of which were on goal.
Pirate goalkeeper Kynzie Ewing made nine saves.
Bluffton visits Putnam County League leader Kalida (11-2) in another tough non-league bout Saturday, October 5 at 11 a.m.
The Pirates continue their difficult slate to prepare for the post-season when they host Liberty Center (6-5-1) Tuesday, Oct. 8.
The regular season finale at home vs. undefeated Dublin Jerome (9-0-3) is set for Oct. 10.
