By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - Host Bluffton lost to Columbus Grove over four tough sets in a Northwest Conference volleyball match Tuesday night.

The 23-25, 25-13, 25-12, 26-24 defeat dropped the Lady Pirate record to 11-8 overall and 4-3 in NWC play. Grove improved to 9-8 overall and 4-2 in the NWC with the comeback victory.

Sophomore Kylie Stackhouse led the Pirates with 10 kills and 13 digs. Junior Taylor Schwab amassed nine kills, two aces and a team-high 18 digs.

Sophomore setter Skyler Scoles passed out 24 assists while Sophie Bricker came up with 16 digs. Haelynn Bischoff contributed 10 digs.

Sophomore Kylie Monday led the Pirates with three blocks, while senior Libby Schaadt added two blocks.

Bluffton also lost the JV match, 2-0.

Bluffton visits local league rival Allen East (5-5, 1-4 NWC) in a league match Thursday, Oct. 3.