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By Cort Reynolds
Visiting Shawnee spoiled the Bluffton girls tennis home opener Tuesday by shutting out the Lady Pirates 5-0 Tuesday.

Erin Hotmire was the only Pirate to come close to winning as she lost 6-4, 6-3 at first singles to Aria Patel.

Shawnee won three of the other four matches 6-0, 6-0. Bluffton's Ellie Nickel and Libby Frazier lost 6-1, 6-1 at second doubles.

The Lady Pirate netters are now 0-2 this season.

Erin Hotmire posted the lone Lady Pirate win at first singles

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By Cort Reynolds
CELINA - The Bluffton girls tennis team lost its season-opening match at Celina Monday by a 4-1 count.

Erin Hotmire posted the lone Lady Pirate win at first singles with a convincing 6-0, 6-1 victory over Gracie Gabes.

Bluffton's Olivia Barnes suffered a tough 6-4, 6-4 defeat at second singles. Pirate Julia Smallcomb lost a close three-setter at third singles 6-1, 3-6, 6-3.

Pearl Lewandowski and Ellison Pugsley lost in straight sets at number one doubles.

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By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - The Bluffton golf team won a four-team Northwest Conference match at the Bluffton Golf Course Thursday to tee off its season in style.

The co-host Pirates won with 178 strokes, followed by Columbus Grove (193), Ada (199) and Crestview (232).

Bluffton's Drew Wilson and Zach Roberts of Columbus Grove tied for match medalist honors score with a total of 42.

Kenny Lovett shot a 43 to finish second for the Pirates. Jared Piercefield carded a 45 and Micah Minnig shot 48.

New inclement weather policy now in effect

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Preseason practices officially begin this Thursday, Aug. 1, for OHSAA member schools for the fall sports of football, girls and boys golf, girls tennis, girls volleyball, boys and girls soccer, boys and girls cross country and girls field hockey.  

UPDATED OHSAA INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

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The Bluffton High School student senate and Bluffton Athletic Boosters have a Superfan t-shirt for you.

Every student who purchases a 10-game pass for $25 will receive one of these shirts while the supply lasts.

The student passes will be sold following the player-parent meeting at the high school at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 29.

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A mandatory fall sports player/parent meeting for 7th to 12th grade students and a parent takes place in Bluffton High School at 7 p.m, Monday, July 29. Athletes must have up-to-date physicals before they may start practice on Aug. 1.

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