Hotmire, Barnes win in 2 sets but Pirates lose a close one
By Cort Reynolds
OTTAWA - The Bluffton girls tennis team went on the road Monday and lost a close match to Ottawa-Glandorf 3-2.
The Lady Pirate netters fell to 9-8 with the loss to the Lady Titans.
Senior Erin Hotmire registered a double bagel 6-0, 6-0 win at first singles.
Pirate junior Olivia Barnes also won in without dropping a game at second singles by a 6-0, 6-0 score.
Sophomores Libby Frazier and Ellie Nickel lost a close three-setter at second doubles by a 6-7 (0-7), 0-6, 6-3 score.
Bluffton plays at Lima Senior Tuesday, October 1.
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