Bluffton High School’s volleyball season began with a 3–1 loss to host Garrett at the Garrett 3-Way Invitational. After dropping the first two sets, the Tigers fought back for one win before falling in the fourth. Their next challenge comes on the road at Huntington North.
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Tigers drop opening volleyball match at Garrett 3-Way Invite
Key Takeaways:
- Bluffton opened its season at the Garrett 3-Way Invitational.
- The Tigers lost their lone match to Garrett, 3–1.
- Set scores: 25-10, 25-13, 19-25, 25-15.
- No additional game statistics were provided.
- Bluffton travels to Huntington North for a 7 — time unspecified — contest.
Season Begins with a Challenge
Bluffton High School’s volleyball team did not ease into the 2025 season. Traveling to the Garrett 3-Way Invitational on Saturday, the Tigers faced host Garrett in their only match of the day and left with a 3–1 defeat.
A Set-by-Set Snapshot
Below is a quick look at how the match unfolded:
Set | Winner | Score
— | — | —
1 | Garrett | 25-10
2 | Garrett | 25-13
3 | Bluffton | 25-19
4 | Garrett | 25-15
The Tigers struggled out of the gate, dropping the first two sets by double-digit margins. Momentum briefly shifted in the third, when Bluffton rallied to a 25-19 win, but Garrett closed the door in the fourth to secure the match.
Limited Numbers, Clear Result
Beyond the final tally, statistics remained scarce. “Statistics and results from any additional games were not provided,” the News Banner report noted, leaving little insight into individual performances or team totals.
Road Ahead
Bluffton will try to regroup quickly. According to the same report, “Bluffton will travel to Huntington North for a 7”—with the exact start time not specified—seeking its first victory of the young season.
Early Lessons
A single match seldom defines a season, yet the Tigers’ opener offered a reminder of the margins that separate victory and defeat. How Bluffton responds on the road may reveal whether Saturday’s setback becomes a footnote or a turning point.
