Pirates golf wins dual match

Photo, roster and schedule attached

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School boys golf team won a dual match Tuesday, August 20, handily over Bellefontaine. The Pirates triumphed by 31 strokes, 171-202.

Bluffton’s Nick Lovett was match medalist with a nine-hole round of 40. Pirates Evan Speicher and Ethan Fifer tied for second in the 12-player field with a score of 43.

Grady Coonfare was the fourth Pirate scorer as he registered a round of 45.

Bluffton’s Gibson Mayer carded a 46, while teammate Coby Dailey posted a 58. Collen Bugler paced Bellefontaine with a 45.

The Pirates are slated to host Leipsic on Wednesday at the Bluffton Golf
Club in another dual match.

Row 1 (left to right): Jayden Shaffer, Evan Speicher, Trevor Smith, Blaize Schwarz

Row 2 (left to right): Drew Frideger, Coby Dailey, Nick Lovett, Grady Coonfare, Ethan Fifer,

Row 3 (left to right): Gibson Meyer, Owen Brauen, Eli Lehman, Brady Montgomery, Toby Yarnell

Row 4 (left to right): Coach Richard Streicher, Allison Stechschulte, Molly Scott, Katie Gallant, Ethan Smith

(missing Assistant Coaches Brad Prater & Mike Minnig)

Golf Seniors: Evan Speicher & Trevor Smith 

Golf Coach: Richard Streicher (missing Assistant Coaches Brad Prater & Mike Minnig)

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