Pirates advance 3 in tennis sectionals

Blue Lion tennis plays in Sectional tournament - Record Herald

PORTSMOUTH — After two days of rain delays, the Washington Blue Lions traveled to Portsmouth for the first day of Sectional tennis play on Wednesday, May 14. Singles play took place at Shawnee State’s tennis courts, and a few blocks north, doubles teams competed at Portsmouth High School. Going into the tournament, first singles player Mason Mullins held the No. 4 seed, allowing him a bye in first round. Second singles player Jon Rader took the …

Pirates advance 3 in tennis sectionals

By Cort Reynolds LIMA – Three Bluffton High School boys tennis players qualified for the Port Clinton district with strong showings on day one of the UNOH Div. II sectional tournament on Thursday, May 15 in Lima. Third-seeded Branson Hilty won two matches Thursday in the singles flight to advance to the semifinals Saturday, and qualify for districts. Senior Hilty had a first round bye, then beat Ollie Chisholm of St. Marys in the round 16 by a 6…