The Bluffton High School golf team split a four-team Northwest Conference match Tuesday evening, September 7, at the Bluffton Golf Course.

The Pirates beat Delphos Jefferson easily 170-201, but lost a close match to NWC leader Lincolnview 163-170.

Delphos Jeff edged Ada 201-204, and the Bulldogs also fell to Lincolnview 163-204.

Lancer Isaac Gallmeier was match medalist with a round of 40, finishing just ahead of Pirate senior Kenny Lovett, who shot a 41.

Micah Minnig carded a 42, followed closely by teammates Jaden Coonfare (43) and Wes Brauen (44). 

Jacob Boisvert and Eli Wenger each added rounds of 48 for Bluffton. 

The Pirates are now 10-4 overall and 9-3 in NWC play. Undefeated Lincolnview leads the league at 10-0 (9-0 NWC).

Bluffton is scheduled to play next Monday, Sept. 13 at Tamarac Golf Course with league foes Spencerville, Columbus Grove and Allen East.