The Butler boys tennis team opened its season Tuesday with a 3-2 loss to North Hills.

The Golden Tornado received wins from Evan Kowalski at No. 2 singles and Stefan Kemp at No. 3 singles.

Butler hosts Shaler today.

North Hills 3, Butler 2Singles: Steve Herchko (NH)def. Matt Slamecka 6-2, 6-2; Evan Kowalski (B)def. Ben Ng 6-0, 6-0; Stefan Kemp (B)def. Mike Shattner 6-0, 6-1

Doubles: Rob Litz-Mike Pappis (NH)def. Andrew Direnzo-Emil Kemp 4-6, 6-2, 7-5; Chris Lippert-Greg Cnak (NH)def. Andrew Hazlett-Wes Hortert 6-4, 6-4