By Cort Reynolds
ELIDA - The visiting Bluffton boys tennis team defeated Elida 3-2 on a cold and windy Wednesday evening to win their first match of the season.

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

Pirate senior Eden Nygaard won at first singles, while teammate Thad Mittendorf also was victorious at third singles.

The Bluffton first doubles team of Eli Wagner and Braeden Ackerman supplied the third Pirate triumph. 

Elida won the second doubles match by default.

Bluffton hosts Defiance (1-0) Monday, April 5.