Pirate boys tennis downs Celina
By Cort Reynolds
CELINA __The visiting Bluffton High School boys tennis team defeated Celina 4-1 on Wednesday evening, April 15.
The Pirates improved to 5-1 with their fourth consecutive victory. Celina dropped to 2-3 with the home defeat.
The Pirates easily won all six singles sets, dropping only seven games.
Bluffton senior Grady Coonfare cruised to a 6-0, 6-0 double bagel win at first singles.
Pirate senior Isaiah Kohli also won handily at second singles 6-2, 6-2.
Senior Nick Lovett was victorious at third singles by a 6-0, 6-3 score.
Bluffton senior Hudson Phillips and junior Braydon McClure had to forfeit at first doubles after losing a close first set, 7-6.
Sophomores Toby Yarnell and Micah Lemley teamed up for a 6-2, 6-0 victory at second doubles.
The Pirates are slated to play in the Van Wert tournament on Saturday, April 18 at 10 a.m.
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