At Bluffton High school, students are off to a great start to their school year with their involvement in sports and high expectations to come alongside their Pirate pride.

The boys soccer team faced a defeat against Shawnee at the beginning of their season with a 2-0 loss but quickly turned things around within the next game against Botkins. These boys showcased Bluffton Pride with an astonishing 3-1. So far, these boys have had the score of 4 wins, 3 losses and 2 ties.

Kicking off to the other side of the soccer field, the girls soccer team also started off their season with a loss against Wapakoneta with a 1-0 but recovered within the next game against Anna showcasing a smooth 1-0. Up to now, their score contains 3 wins and 2 losses.

Navigating the ship to the second sport welcomes football, a sport that opened with a 42-28 win against Benjamin Logan and only continued from there with wins from Edison, Bowsher and Allen East. Currently, their score is a 4-0.

Taking away from kicks and punts enters the girls tennis who started their season with a 3-2 win against Defiance and only continued on with a triumphant second place overall during the Lima City Tournament. Right now, they're standing with a 4-2 with a recent loss from defending WBL champion team Wapakoneta.

Serving up the last rotation, the girls volleyball team faced an early defeat within their first game against Ottoville alongside a 3-1 loss but changed the outcome only a few days later with their second game against Kalida. This resulted in a massive 3-1 win. Right now, volleyball is standing strong with a 6-4 overall.

Already within the first few weeks of school; countless victories have been made by these Bluffton Pirates. This sport journey has only just begun but will surely inspire others of these students' determination and passion.

Article by Caleb Cockerham and Kailey McGuire

Pictures from Joe Schriner