By Cort Reynolds

CELINA – The Bluffton High School soccer team lost 2-1 at tough non-league foe Celina on Saturday, October 4.

The Pirates led 1-0 at halftime but succumbed to two second half goals by the host Bulldogs.

Bluffton dropped to 4-9-3 overall with the close defeat. Western Buckeye League leader Celina improved to 9-3-3 after the win. 

Bluffton is 2-4-3 on the road and 2-5 at home this season.

The Pirates host Putnam County League power Kalida (9-2-4) in the regular season finale on Thursday, Oct. 9.