In Tuesday's league challenge, the visiting Bluffton Pirates volleyball team scored a close 2-1 triumph over the Columbus Grove Bulldogs.

The Pirates (17-3) will now prepare for their challenge against Van Buren (Van Buren, OH). The Black Knights come into the non-league challenge with a 1-1 record. In their last challenge, Van Buren edged Arcadia (Arcadia, OH), 2-1, in a league challenge.

Next, the Bulldogs play the Bath Wildcats (Lima, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, October 10. Columbus Grove will attempt to upgrade on its 1-2 season record.