By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School girls tennis team defeated visiting Elida 4-1 Wednesday evening. The decisive victory lifted the Pirate dual record to 2-6 this fall.

Junior Brooke Camper of Bluffton won in straight sets at first singles by a 7-5, 6-0 count over Bulldog senior Ava Long.

Sophomore Rory Youngpeter won at second singles over freshman Ellen Troyer 6-4, 6-2.

Sophomore Ava McComey won at third singles 6-1, 6-1 over senior Cheyenne Pack.

The Pirate duo of junior Caitlyn Couch and freshman Hannah Nieman triumphed at first doubles 6-4, 6-0 over the Elida duo.

Bluffton entertains Wauseon Thursday evening, September 8.