By Cort Reynolds / PHOTO by Amy Bettinger Mortimer from Facebook

BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School volleyball team defeated visiting non-league foe Kalida in four sets to celebrate their home opener in style on Thursday, August 20.

The Pirates improved to 1-1 overall with the 25-22, 25-21, 16-25, 25-22 victory.

Karlie Lora paced the winners with 11 kills, 18 digs and one block.

Camryn Fruchey smacked eight kills, dished out nine assists, dealt four aces and made one block.

Taylin Goldman contributed seven kills and 13 digs.

Lainey Grandey also hammered seven kills.

Adelyn Althaus passed out 11 assists and served a pair of aces. Adrian Birnesser doled out 10 helpers.

Gracie Warren mustered up 10 digs. Peyton Worcester added one block.

The Bluffton junior varsity lost, 2-1.

The Pirates host WBL foe Shawnee on August 24. Bluffton then visits Pandora-Gilboa on Aug. 26. A tough tri-match at Miller City with Defiance Tinora looms on Aug. 29.

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