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Tonight Harmon Field features first contest between BHS and PG since the series ended in 1965

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Over one half century ago – was it that long ago?

Bluffton High School hasn't played neighboring Pandora-Gilboa HS in football for 54 seasons.

That ends tonight at Harmon Field. The story is below:

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This is the first meeting between the Rockets and Pirates in over a half-century. The last meeting between the two neighboring schools was in 1965 when Bluffton won 40-7. Pandora-Gilboa left the Northwest Conference after that season.

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Erik Nygaard, freshman, was the top Bluffton HS boy finisher in the Columbus Grove cross country invitational held in late August.

Other BHS runners in order of finish were Elijah Conley, Wyatt Lovell, Sam Derstine and Trey Boblitt. Bluffton defeated Bath, Paulding and Lima Central Catholic at the meet.

Nygaard had an personal best for the season at 18:10.

Erin Hotmire won 6-0, 6-0 at first singles to lift her record to 8-2

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By Cort Reynolds
WAUSEON - The visiting Bluffton girls tennis team whipped Wauseon 4-1 Thursday evening.

With their third straight win, the Lady Pirates improved to 6-4.

Senior Erin Hotmire won 6-0, 6-0 at first singles to lift her record to 8-2 this season.

Olivia Barnes registered a straight sets victory at second singles by a 7-5, 6-2 count. Ellison Pugsley was victorious at third singles 6-1, 6-4.

Ellie Nickel and Libby Frazier also triumphed at second doubles 6-1, 6-1.

Skyler Scoles served up four aces

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By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - Host Bluffton swept non-league local rival Cory-Rawson Thursday evening in volleyball action.

The Lady Pirates improved to 4-2 with the 25-18, 25-9, 25-9 victory.

Kylie Stackhouse knocked down 16 kills and made one block to lead the victors. Taylor Schwab hammered 11 kills, served two aces and came up with 16 digs.

Kylie Monday mustered up 21 digs. Skyler Scoles served up four aces, and Haelyn Bischoff made one block.

The Pirate reserves also won, 2-1.

Bluffton hosts non-conference foe Elida Sept. 9.

Drew Wilson fired a 40 to capture match medalist honors. Kenny Lovett was second with a 42. Micah Minnig tallied a 44, while Jared Piercefield and Jaden Coonfare each carded scores of 45

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By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - The undefeated Bluffton golf team won a four-team Northwest Conference battle Wednesday at the Bluffton Golf Course.

Co-host Bluffton won with just 171 strokes, followed by Lincolnview (183), Ada (207) and Delphos Jefferson (210).

Bluffton improved to 22-0 overall and 10-0 in NWC play with the victories.

Kylie Stackhouse led BHS with 15 kills, 3 aces, 2 blocks

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By Cort Reynolds
ARLINGTON - Host Arlington clipped the Bluffton volleyball team in four sets Tuesday evening in a non-league match.

Bluffton lost 25-17, 25-23, 22-25, 25-17 to fall to 3-2 this season (0-0 NWC).

Kills - Kylie Stackhouse led the Pirates with 15 kills, three aces and two blocks. Taylor Schwab contributed six kills, 14 digs, two aces and three blocks.

Libby Schaadt added five kills while setter Skyler Scoles doled out 26 assists.

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