By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com
Bluffton shared the Northwest Conference girls soccer title with Allen East last season with both teams finishing at 6-0-1 in league play.  Spencerville finished second at 5-2. The Pirates and Bearcats squared off to start the 2018 season Saturday afternoon and ended with a 1-1 draw.  

After a scoreless first half, Rebekah Hoff found the back of the net off an assist from Kayla White.  The Bearcats also scored in the second half to force the draw. 

Freshman Riley Busch made 12 saves in goal for Bluffton.