By Cort Reynolds

SHAWNEE – The visiting Bluffton High School boys tennis team edged WBL foe Shawnee 3-2 in a close match featuring three tiebreakers Thursday evening.

The Pirates improved their record to 2-1 with the win.

Bluffton senior Branson Hilty rallied to win his first singles match in a third set tiebreaker 1-6, 6-3, 10-4.

Junior Nick Lovett fell at second singles 6-4, 6-1.

Senior Jack Brauen lost a tough three-set battle at third singles 6-1, 4-6, 10-7.

The first doubles tandem of junior Grady Coonfare and Isaiah Kohli rolled to a 6-2, 6-3 victory. 

The Pirate second doubles duo of junior Hudson Phillips and senior Levi Antrim came from behind to win 5-7, 6-4, 11-9 in a third set tiebreaker to help clinch the overall match win.

The Pirate home opener is Monday, April 7 vs. Defiance.