Lady Pirate spikers outlast Rockets
By Cort Reynolds
The host Bluffton volleyball team pulled out a five-set victory over non-league rival Pandora-Gilboa Wednesday night.
The Pirate girls won the 17-25, 25-18, 25-23, 20-25, 15-6 marathon to improve to 2-0. Bluffton beat Riverdale 3-0 in their opener Aug. 23. P-G dropped to 1-1 with the loss.
Senior middle hitter Kylie Stackhouse hammered 25 kills and made five blocks to pace the victors.
Freshman 6-1 middle Ayla Grandey contributed 13 kills. Senior Kylie Monday amassed seven kills, 15 digs and served seven aces.
Senior setter Skyler Scoles dished out a career-high 52 assists, while senior libero Sophie Bricker came up with 12 digs. Freshman defensive specialist Avery Talavania also mustered a dozen digs.
Bluffton (2-0 home) hosts Elida (1-0) Monday, August 30. The Pirates then visit another WBL foe in Shawnee (0-1) Aug 31.
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