By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - The host Bluffton boys tennis team defeated Napoleon 3-2 Wednesday evening.

The Pirate netmen improved to 2-1 this season with the close victory.

Pirate senior Eden Nygaard won 6-4, 6-4 over Ryan Otto at first singles.

The Bluffton tandem of Bryan Zimmerman and Thad Mittendorf triumphed 6-4, 6-4 at first doubles.

Pirates Eli Wagner and Braeden Ackerman won by default forfeit at second doubles. 

Bluffton's Luke Shadle lost in straight sets at second singles, as did teammate Grant Klingler at third singles.

Bluffton plays at Van Wert Monday, April 12.