By Cort Reynolds

LIMA __ The Bluffton High School golf team won a four-team Northwest Conference quadrangular match at the Oaks Golf Club on Thursday, September 5.

The Pirates finished first easily with just 176 strokes. LCC was a distant second at 207 shots, followed by Delphos Jefferson (214) and Spencerville (315).

The Pirates improved their record to 11-2 overall and 7-1 in the NWC after the sweep to stay atop the conference standings. 

LCC improved to 3-4 overall and 3-1 in the league, while Delphos is 1-11 overall and 1-10 in NWC action after the results.

Pirates Evan Speicher took match medalist honors in the field of 19 golfers with a round of 42. He finished one stroke ahead of teammate Nick Lovett, who shot a 43.

Teammate Gibson Meyer registered a score of 44. Ethan Fifer carded a 47 and Grady Coonfare was right behind with a round of 49.

Coby Dailey added a 53.