The Bluffton golf team won a three-team Northwest Conference match convincingly Thursday evening at the Hidden Creek Golf Course.

Bluffton beat Ada 159-216, and also whipped the Bearcats 159-257.
Ada defeated Spencerville 216-257 to earn their first league win.

Bluffton improved to 8-1 overall and 5-1 in league action with the sweep. The Bulldogs ran their record to 2-9 overall and 1-6 in NWC play with the split.

Pirate Kenny Lovett captured match medalist honors with a nine-hole score of 36.

Teammate Micah Minnig posted a 39, with Jaden Coonfare close behind by posting a 40. Pirate Jacob Boisvert carded a 44 to be the fourth Bluffton scorer.

Eli Wenger added a round of 53, while Wes Brauen shot a 60.

Bluffton plays Monday, August 23 at Pike Run Golf Course vs. NWC foes Leipisc and Crestview.