STURGIS — Sturgis hosted the Plainwell Trojans this week for a varsity tennis match, and came up with the win, 8-0.
According to the coaching staff, it was “A strong showing of skill and efficiency. The boys played well, focusing on what they needed to get the job done. We’re all proud of the result and effort of the boys.”
Host South Christian stopped the Trojans 6-2 last weekend in a boys’ varsity tennis match. Cooper Barkby won his match 6-4, 6-4, while the doubles pairing of Alex and Andrew Cypher won a close match over their opponents, 6-2, 2-6, 10-5. According to Sturgis coaches, the boys “Are doing a good job at analyzing their game and making adjustments. We’re very proud of the boys for showing focus during warmups and practices.”
The team put on a strong performance last week against visiting Coldwater, whitewashing the Cardinals, 8-0.
At first singles, Carter Oswald won 7-6, 6-0, while at #2 singles, Brody Currier went 2-0, winning 6-2, 7-5. Number three singles had Andrew Scheske winning 6-3, 6-2, while Cooper Barkby, at #4 singles, won his match 6-1, 6-0.
In doubles action, Seth Larimer and Easton Barkby, the Trojans #1 singles duo, took the first game, then came back from a 4-1 deficit to win 7-6. Dominic Brown and Kellen Meyer playing at second doubles, had no trouble, winning 6-2, 6-0, as did Andrew and Alex Cypher at #3 doubles. They dispatched their opponents 6-1, 6-2. Also for Sturgis, the fourth doubles pairing of Tyler Martinez and Zach Charles dominated in their 6-1, 6-1 victory.
Coach George Earl commented that “Myself, along with coaches Donmyer and VanDosen are very proud of the team’s preparation and strong mindset right now. We were steady, in control, and played smart.”
The Paw Paw Red Wolves hosted the Trojan tennis team last week, and won the hard-fought match, 5-3. Cooper Barkby won his match, 6-0, 6-1, while Andrew Scheske took care of his opponent, winning 6-2, 6-0. Also picking up win for Sturgis was the #4 doubles pairing of Tyler Martinez and Zach Charles, who came out on top with a 7-5, 6-4 victory.
Sturgis’ first doubles suffered a 6-0, 7-5 setback, while at second singles, Brody Currier lost 6-4, 7-6.
The Trojan coaching staff said that “This loss will give the Trojans increased focus and drive to move confidently toward their goals in future matches.”
Three Rivers upends Niles, loses to Edwardsburg
NILES — Three Rivers’ boys’ tennis team took to the court against Niles on Thursday, Sept. 10, defeating the Vikings on the road 6-2.
The ‘Cats swept the singles flights. Alex Nowak won at No. 1 singles 7-5, 6-1, Carter Fuller won at No. 2 singles 6-3, 6-2, Nick Karabetsos defeated his opponent at No. 3 singles 6-1, 6-0, and Jaxon Fuller had to go to three sets at No. 4 singles, 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (1).
In the doubles flights, the No. 3 pairing of Brady Stratton/Brayden Mcclain won 6-1, 6-1, and the No. 4 duo of Henry Bobell/Keagan Boring won 2-6, 6-3, 6-2.
Against Edwardsburg Tuesday, the Wildcats took one on the chin, 6-2. Winning matchups for the ‘Cats were Karabetsos at No. 3 singles 6-1, 6-2, and the Stratton/Mcclain duo at No. 3 doubles, 5-7, 7-5, 6-1.
