By Cort Reynolds

CELINA–The Bluffton girls tennis team lost a 3-2 nailbiter at Celina in their season-opening match Monday afternoon, August 7.

Pirate ace Brooke Camper won easily in straight sets at first singles over Bulldog Isabelle Thobe.

The Bluffton duo of Leah Klinger and Hannah Nieman also triumphed handily at first doubles in two sets.

Celina captured the other two singles bouts and won the second doubles match in straight sets to win the overall match.

Bluffton (0-1) will host Shawnee Tuesday afternoon, August 8 at 4:30 p.m. in the home opener.

Singles results:

1st: Brooke Camper (B) defeated Isabelle Thobe (C)  6-1, 6-1

2nd: Kayliann Howell (C) defeated Rory Youngpeter (B) 6-3, 1-6

3rd: Elise Muether (C) defeated Brooklyn Moser (B) 6-4, 6-0

Doubles results:

1st: Leah Klinger and Hannah Nieman (B) defeated Kaleah Daily and Larissa Wackson (C)  6-0, 6-2

2nd: Katie Guingrich and Carly Stucky (C) defeated Genevieve Gatchel and Ava McCamery (B) 6-3, 6-1