By Cort Reynolds
ELIDA - The visiting Bluffton girls tennis team defeated Elida 3-2 Tuesday evening at the Schwinnen Courts.

With their fourth straight win, the Lady Pirates improved to 7-4.

Senior Erin Hotmire won 6-1, 6-1 at first singles to improve to 11-2 this season.

Junior Julia Smallcomb won at third singles by a 6-1, 6-4 count.

Sophomores Libby Frazier and Ellie Nickels also won in straight sets at second doubles by a 6-2, 6-1 score.

Bluffton plays Tuesday, September 17 at home vs. Kenton.