On a streak: Bluffton netters edge Defiance
By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - The Bluffton girls tennis team nipped visiting Defiance 3-2 Tuesday evening.
With their third straight win, the Lady Pirates improved to 3-2 this season.
Bluffton senior Erin Hotmire improved her record to 4-1 at first singles with an impressive 6-1, 6-1 victory.
Pirate junior Julia Smallcomb also won easily at third singles 6-1, 6-0.
The Bluffton tandem of Ellie Nickel and Libby Frazier provided the third win at number two doubles by a 7-6 (7-5), 6-4 count.
Pirates Pearl Lewandowski and Ellison Pugsley lost a three-set battle at number one doubles 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.
Bluffton junior Olivia Barnes lost in straight sets at second singles.
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Saturday, April 26, 2025
Friday, April 25, 2025
Thursday, April 24, 2025
- Blanchard Valley Health Foundation welcomes Sapp as Chief Development Officer
- LEO Club invitation to 5K and 1-mile walk & stroll
- Memorial bench and tree planting at Village Arboretum
- Bluffton Beavers sports roundup, April 16-22
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- Parks & Recreation Committee meets April 25
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Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Monday, April 21, 2025
- ONU theater students give voice to the Ukrainian people
- Permits will be needed for overnight parking on Spring St.
- April 26 Easter for Kids event
- Anabaptist choral concert on April 27
- April 23 landscaping night at the Bluffton Sportsmen's Club-LE&W Depot
- Upcoming BPL events, April 21-26
- Marc Augsburger is 2025 Outstanding Alumni from Rhodes State College