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PREP TENNIS: Sandpoint serves up a 12-0 win over Lakeland

MAX OSWALD | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 year, 7 months AGO
by MAX OSWALD
I grew up in the small town of Orwigsburg, Pa., where I resided all of my life before moving to Sandpoint. I attended Blue Mountain High School, where I participated in cross country and track and field, a sport that I ended up falling in love with. I went on to attend and run for DeSales University (with other brief stints at Susquehanna University and Elizabethtown College) and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in sport communication with a minor in sport management. I remember just how great it made me feel when I was mentioned in my hometown newspaper. I want to be able to give that feeling to every athlete in Bonner County, no matter how big or small their accomplishments are. As an athlete myself, I know how many hours of work are put in on a daily basis, and that hard work deserves to be recognized. It is my goal to cover as much of the Bulldogs, Spartans and Wampus Cats as I can. I want to work with every athlete, parent, coach, administrator and the community to ensure the best stories are published. | April 23, 2024 8:30 PM

SANDPOINT — Bella Bailey, Matthew Norton, and girls doubles duo Lily Evans and Mya Vorhies didn’t lose a single game as the Bulldogs won all 12 of their matches against Lakeland on Tuesday.

Returning to girls singles action, senior Neva Reseska picked up a big win in the No. 2 spot.

“Neva played strong today, combining solid ground strokes with an attacking net game,” head coach Kent Anderson said. “She moves with such fluidity from side to side.”

Also in girls singles, Bailey used a powerful serve to dismantle her opponent, picking up her eighth win of the season with an impressive 6-0, 6-0 performance.

In girls doubles, Sydney Webb and Aubrey Knowles dominated once again at the No. 1 spot, using a combination of power and precision to control points. In the No. 2 spot, Evans and Vorhies recorded the second ‘double bagel’ of the afternoon.

“Neither of them likes to miss and they both can hit with power and finesse,” Anderson said of Evans and Vorhies.

In boys singles, Jacob Dawson played his normal attacking style to handily defeat Lakeland’s Ben Ryan.

“To beat a player of Ben’s ability so soundly, bodes well for Jacob as we approach districts in three weeks,” Anderson said.

In the No. 2 singles spot, Norton notched the third 6-0, 6-0 win of the day. Anderson said his kick serve was creating havoc for his opponent. In the No. 3 spot, Mason Blaser found himself in a battle but kept his cool and prevailed in a second set tiebreaker. 

In mixed doubles, Noah Spinney and Berkeley Cox avenged a three-set loss from three weeks, coming through with a convincing 6-4, 6-2 win. In the No. 2 spot, Elly Tutin and Caden Martz continued their winning ways with a strong 6-2, 6-2 win. 

“Caden was a monster at the net and Elly was strong from the baseline,” Anderson said.

In boys doubles, Ethan Ballard and Nathan Duke along with Brennan Johnson and Fisher Dail, both notched two-set wins.

Sandpoint will be back in action April 26-27 at the Inland Empire Tournament in Spokane.

Sandpoint 12, Lakeland 0

BOYS SINGLES — No. 1 Jacob Dawson, SPT, d. Ben Ryan, 6-0, 6-1. No. 2 Matthew Norton, SPT, d. Scott Glass, 6-0, 6-0. No. 3 Mason Blaser, SPT, d. Maverick Gerrlor, 6-4, 7-6.

GIRLS SINGLES — No. 1 Pepper Rickert, SPT, d. Kate Bishop, by default. No. 2 Neva Reseska, SPT, d. Charlotte Wiebach, 6-1, 6-2. No. 3. Bella Bailey, SPT, d. Jenna Olson, 6-0, 6-0.

BOYS DOUBLES — No. 1 Ethan Ballard/Nathan Duke, SPT. d. Brock Raebel/Jayden Ruelle, 6-4, 6-4. No. 2 Brennan Johnson/Fisher Dail, SPT, d. Michael Peterson/Tucker Sitko, 6-3, 6-2.

GIRLS DOUBLES — No. 1 Sydney Webb/Aubrey Knowles, SPT, d. Maddie Andres/Libby Hatcher, 6-0, 6-1. No. 2 Lily Evans/Mya Vorhies, SPT, d. Lauren Peterson/London Peterson, 6-0, 6-0.

MIXED DOUBLES — No. 1 Berkeley Cox/Noah Spinney, SPT, d. Shelby Wear/Toby Tebbe, 6-4, 6-2. No. 2 Elly Tutin/Caden Martz, SPT, d. Amanda Olson/Ethan Smith, 6-2, 6-2.

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