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Emily Sprague lone winner for Pirates

By Ron Geiser

Junior Emily Sprague came away with the lone Bluffton victory in a 4-1 team loss to Shawnee in girls tennis Monday afternoon at Harmon Field courts.

Sprague, playing at No. 2 singles, took two out of three sets in the Pirate ladies opening match.

Seniors Ashlin Gable and Kristi Geiser dropped straight set matches at No. 1 and No. 3 singles, respectively. Rachel Sehlhorst and Shaye Liddick dropped both sets at No. 1 doubles, as did Bronwyn Greer and Mariah Hughes at No. 2 doubles.

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BFR Labor Day Weekend 5-K Sept. 3

BFR's Labor Day 5k Run/ Walk is Saturday, Sept. 3. The entry fee is $15. The event also featured a one-mile fun run and a Pump and Run Challenge. Race begins at 9 a.m. More information at www.bfronline.com or contact at 419-358-4150.

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BHS girls' tennis season starts on Monday vs. Shawnee

By Ron Geiser

Two seniors and a junior will lead the Bluffton High School girls tennis team that opens play against Shawnee at 4:30 p.m. Monday at Harmon Field courts.

Ashlin Gable and Kristi Geiser are seeking their fourth letters in leading a largely inexperienced team under new coach Jesse Sensenig. Both are three-year starters, while junior Emily Sprague is a two-year veteran.

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BHS meet the team afternoon schedule set

Bluffton Athletic Boosters fall meet the team event, set for Sunday, Aug. 21, at The Centre, has the following times listed for its event.

Following each coach's name is the meet the team introduction time. The time listed below the coach's name is the "coaches corner time," when the coaches are interviewed on the radio.

Football
Coach Lee, 1 - 1:40 p.m.
Coaches' corner time, 2 p.m.

Cheerleading
Coach Slechter, 1:40 - 1:55 p.m.

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BHS alumni soccer contest Saturday

The Bluffton High School alumni soccer game is 4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 13, at Steinmetz Field. At 5 p.m. is an alumni vs. BHS varsity scrimmage.

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Icon seeking sports writers

The Icon is inviting Bluffton HS sports fans to consider writing sports stories this fall for various Pirate teams. The Icon is unable to pay for the stories, but we can get you into the games free.

Writers can be students, parents or fans. If interested contact: [email protected]

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