By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton varsity volleyball team finished sixth at the tough eight-team Minster Invitational Saturday, September 24.

Winning one of three matches at the event dropped the Bluffton record to 10-5 this season.

Bluffton lost to Tri-Village two sets to one in the first round. The Pirates won the first set 25-11, but lost the next two 25-19, 25-21.

In the consolation bracket first round, Bluffton swept Bowsher 25-12, 25-16.

Then in the fifth-place match, the Pirates lost to West Liberty Salem 25-19, 25-14.

The Pirates (2-1 NWC) host league foe Leipsic (11-3, 3-1 NWC) Tuesday, Sept. 27.