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Jonathan Schriner authored a second half hat trick to lead BHS

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By Cort Reynolds
PLAIN CITY - Visiting Bluffton defeated Jonathan Alder 4-1 in boys soccer non-league action Saturday.

The win lifted the Pirate record to 5-1 this season.

The match was scoreless at halftime. But Bluffton's Jonathan Schriner authored a second half hat trick to lead Bluffton to victory. He scored in the 57th, 75th and 78th minutes.

Pirate Jude Spallinger started the scoring with a goal two minutes into the second half.  

Bluffton dominated, winning 60 of 62 games in the blowout victory

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By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - The host Bluffton girls tennis team swept Lima Senior 5-0 without losing a set Saturday.

The win evened the Lady Pirate season record at 4-4. Bluffton dominated, winning 60 of 62 games in the blowout victory.

Erin Hotmire won 6-0, 6-0 at first singles to lift her record to 6-2 this season.

Olivia Barnes also posted a double bagel at second singles with a 6-0, 6-0 win. Ellison Pugsley was victorious at third singles 6-0, 6-1.

Pearl Lewandowski and Julia Smallcomb combined to win 6-0, 6-0 at first singles.

Laykin Garmatter tallied hat trick, Kayla White scores 2, Lauren Rhodes, Reagan Mittendorf score 1 each

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By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - Visiting Ada lost 7-2 at local rival Bluffton in Northwest Conference girls soccer play Thursday night.

The Lady Bulldogs fell to 1-4 overall and 0-2 in the NWC after the defeat, while Bluffton improved to 1-2-1 and 1-0 in league play with their first win.

Pirate Laykin Garmatter tallied a first half hat trick to pace the victors.

Bluffton's Kayla White found the back of the net in the fifth and 56th minutes. Garmatter scored in the ninth, 16th and 18th minutes.

Five-year league win streak now stands at 22 matches

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By Cort Reynolds
PAULDING - The fast-starting Bluffton boys soccer team netted three goals in the first eight minutes and cruised to a 7-0 victory at league foe Paulding Thursday evening.

The blowout win lifted the Pirate record to 4-1 overall and 2-0 in Northwest Conference action. The winless Panthers fell to 0-5 overall and 0-2 in the NWC with the defeat.

In two league matches, the Pirates have outscored their opposition 14-0. Their five-year league win streak now stands at 22 matches.

Kylie Stackhouse led Bluffton with season-high 28 kills

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Bluffton spikers edge Ayersville
By Cort Reynolds
WAPAKONETA - The visiting Bluffton volleyball team rallied from a 2-1 deficit to win a non-league five-set battle at Defiance Ayersville Thursday evening.

The 25-22, 21-25, 20-25, 25-12, 15-8 comeback victory upped the Lady Pirate record to 3-1.

Kylie Stackhouse led Bluffton with a season-high 28 kills. Versatile Taylor Schwab knocked down 15 kills, made 19 digs and served four aces.

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By Cort Reynolds
A late score by host Van Buren tied Bluffton 2-2 in girls soccer non-league action Tuesday evening.

The Lady Pirate kickers are now 0-2-1.

VB scored first in the 23rd minute, yet Bluffton's Laykin Garmatter tied it seven minutes later.

Gaermatter put the Pirates ahead 2-1 with her second goal in the 49th minute.

But with two minutes left Black Knight Henner knotted it up with a late tally.

VB put five of its eight shots on goal. Bluffton fired 21 shots, 11 of which were on goal.

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