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By Cort Reynolds

The visiting Bluffton boys soccer team lost at Beavercreek 3-1 in a non-league match Thursday night, September 9.

Ninth-ranked Bluffton fell to 4-2-1 with the defeat. The Beavers improved to 4-3 with the victory.

Beavercreek scored first 17:21 into the contest. The Beavers then tallied consecutive goals 63 seconds apart in the 36th and 37th minutes to build a 3-0 halftime lead.

Jude Spallinger scored the lone Bluffton goal 8:08 into the second half on an assist from Landon Novak.

By Cort Reynolds

The visiting Bluffton volleyball team swept local non-league rival Cory-Rawson in three sets Thursday night, September 9.

The Pirate girls improved to 5-2 with the 25-7, 25-15, 25-14 win, while C-R falls to 1-5 with the defeat.

Senior middle hitter Kylie Stackhouse led the Pirates with 12 kills and three blocks.

Bluffton senior setter Skyler Scoles dished out 13 assists and served up six aces.

Olivia Hobensack contributed six assists, one block and three aces.

By Cort Reynolds

The visiting Bluffton girls tennis team handily defeated Wauseon 4-1 Thursday evening, September 9.

The Lady Pirate netters improved to 3-7 with the victory. 

Pirate sophomore Brooke Camper won easily at first singles 6-1, 6-0. 

Sophomore Caitlyn Couch also cruised to victory at second singles 6-0, 6-1.

Pirate seniors Libby Frazier and Ellie Nickel triumphed at first doubles 6-2, 7-5. 

Sophomores Alyssa Hoffman and Leah Klingler rallied to win at second doubles 3-6, 7-6 and 10-8 in the third-set tiebreaker.

The Faithline monthly gathering of youth for dinner, a message and Christian fellowship is for students in grades 6-12 from all churches and  denominations. Speakers “share their hearts and their love of the Lord and worship leaders share their music ministries.”

Gatherings are Sunday evenings from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at 116 Church St, Bluffton.

September 12, 2021 Speaker: Erica Hawkins

October 17, 2021 Speaker: Trevor Bassitt 

November 21, 2021 TBA 

January 8, 2022 Speaker: Jeremy Basinger

February 6, 2022 Speaker: Noah Stratton

Cold and flu season is right around the corner. Top that with the new risk of COVID, and many moms aren’t sure what to do when they or their baby get sick. Of course, our top priority as mothers is protecting this new little life, and we would do anything for them. So, here is the good news. Your body has superpowers!

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