By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton linksters lost a very close dual match at Hidden Creek Golf Course Friday morning, August 19.

The Pirates were edged by Liberty-Benton, 172-174.

Bluffton's Jaden Coonfare was match medalist with a round of 39.

Jacob Boisvert was second for the Pirates after carding a 43. Eli Wenger, Aiden Sponsler and Evan Speicher each shot a 46.

Logan Combs added a 53.

Bluffton (5-1 NWC) faces league foes Leipsic (5-0 NWC) and Crestview (0-3 NWC) at Pike Run Golf Club on August 22.