Boys' soccer: Van Buren comes out on top in muddy game
Van Buren Black Knights visited the Bluffton Pirates on Saturday for a non-conference game and gave BHS its third loss of the season: 1-0.
Ryan Turner took one of two Van Buren shots on goal at the 6th minute of the game and got it past Bluffton’s keeper, Levi Smith.
The balance of the game was intense, muddy, and scoreless.
Bluffton took nine shots on goal to two for Van Buren.
Van Buren’s keeper, Hunter Fleck had nine saves, to one for Levi Smith.
Bluffton’s JV team prevailed, 3-0.
BHS 3rd in NW Ohio poll
Bluffton boys' continue their 3rd place spot in the northwest Ohio coaches poll in Division III. The entire weekly poll is an attachment.
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