By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON__A hot Bluffton High School volleyball team swept visiting Northwest Conference rival Lima Central Catholic on Thursday, Sept. 17.

The Pirate spikers rolled over the Thunderbirds 25-20, 25-11, 25-14 to record their sixth consecutive victory.

The Pirate girls improved to 9-4 overall and 2-0 in the NWC with the decisive home win.

LCC fell to 4-6 overall and 0-1 in NWC play after the road defeat.

Karlie Lora smashed 17 kills to pace the hitting attack. She also provided two blocks.

Peyton Worcester drilled seven kills.

Adelyn Althaus dished out 15 assists, while Camryn Fruchey doled out 10 helpers.

Ari Goings hustled up 14 digs. Gracie Warren added five digs. Adelyn Althaus served up three aces.

The Bluffton junior varsity also swept LCC, 2-0.

CANCELLED: The Pirate tri-match Saturday morning.

Bluffton plays at league rival Columbus Grove (5-5, 1-0 NWC) on Sept. 22.

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