By Cort Reynolds
MT. BLANCHARD - The Bluffton volleyball team won a four-set non-league battle at Riverdale Monday night to tip off their season on a strong note. 

Bluffton defeated the Lady Falcons 25-9, 20-25, 25-18, 25-14 to start out 1-0.

Junior Kylie Stackhouse led the victors with 19 kills. Meanwhile, Taylor Schwab contributed heavily to the attack with 16 kills.

Setter Skyler Scoles dished out a whopping 42 assists and served nine aces. Kylie Monday hustled up 19 digs, and Sophie Bricker came up with nine digs.

The Pirate junior varsity also won in straight sets, 2-0.

Bluffton plays next on Thursday, August 27 at local non-conference rival Pandora-Gilboa. JV action tips off at 5:30 p.m. The first three Pirate matches are on the road, followed by three home matches.