Bluffton netters sweep Spartans
By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - The host Bluffton girls tennis team swept Lima Senior 5-0 without losing a set Saturday.
The win evened the Lady Pirate season record at 4-4. Bluffton dominated, winning 60 of 62 games in the blowout victory.
Erin Hotmire won 6-0, 6-0 at first singles to lift her record to 6-2 this season.
Olivia Barnes also posted a double bagel at second singles with a 6-0, 6-0 win. Ellison Pugsley was victorious at third singles 6-0, 6-1.
Pearl Lewandowski and Julia Smallcomb combined to win 6-0, 6-0 at first singles.
Ellie Nickel and Libby Frazier also triumphed at second doubles 6-0, 6-1.
Bluffton hosts Fostoria Sept. 3 at 5 p.m.
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