Pirate soccer game halted by weather at half
By Cort Reynolds
The Bluffton High School boys soccer Northwest Conference opener vs. visiting Spencerville was halted by lightning at halftime Monday night, August 29.
The Pirates (1-2) led 1-0 at intermission on the pitch of Steinmetz Field when the match was stopped. The game will be resumed at a date yet to be determined.
Bluffton plays two unbeaten non-conference powers this week. They visit Perrysburg (3-0) Thursday night, and host Ottoville (4-0) Saturday, September 3 at 11:45 a.m.
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