By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - Host Bluffton lost in four sets to non-league county foe Elida Monday evening.

The Lady Pirate spikers fell to 4-3 with the 25-16, 18-25, 25-18, 25-8 defeat.

Kylie Stackhouse led the Pirates with 14 kills. She also came up with 17 digs and two blocks.

Taylor Schwab and Libby Schaadt each contributed seven kills. Schwab also hustled up a team-high 20 digs and served one ace.

Joscelin Reineke added 14 digs while Skyler Scoles passed out 26 assists. Scoles and Cara Young contributed one ace apiece.

The Elida junior varsity also won, 2-0.

Bluffton hosts Northwest Conference rival Delphos Jefferson Tuesday, Sept. 10 in the league opener.