By Cort Reynolds

Bluffton outlasted visiting Kalida in a five-set volleyball battle late Saturday morning, August 20, to capture its season opener.

The Lady Pirates triumphed over the Wildcat girls by a score of 25-15, 22-25, 25-18, 22-25, 15-10.

The Pirate junior varsity also won in straight sets, 2-0.

Bluffton (1-0) plays at Riverdale Monday, August 22. The Pirate girls then visit Pandora-Gilboa Wednesday, Aug. 24