Republic tennis coach Dan Vales gave some his younger players a taste of varsity experience, and it didn’t hurt the team one bit in a 9-0 sweep of Parkview on the road Monday. Several other players moved up from their normal lineup spots, including Isaac Jordan, who captured his first-ever win at the #1 singles slot.
Lucas Hayes won his first varsity match at #5 singles. Jack Cook and Jared Zane teamed for a doubles win, and it was the first varsity victory for both of them. They overcame a 3-0 deficit to win 8-5.
Republic improves to 11-1 this season. The JV team, which won all five of its matches, improved to 8-0 this year.
Doubles scores:
1. Mackey/Hunter Creek (R) d. Eylnann/Miller 8-1
2. Berry/Thornhill (R) d. Johnson/Weber 8-1
3. Zane/Cook (R) d. Jackson/Rubio 8-5
Singles scores:
1. Isaac Jordan (R) d. Arian Elynann 8-3
2. Brett Carpenter (R) d. Collin Miller 8-2
3. Logan Elder (R) d. Curtis Johnson 8-3
4. Austin Massey (R) d. Logan Weber 8-0
5. Lucas Hayes (R) d. Miles Jackson 8-1
6. Tyler Morgan (R) d. Antonio Rubio 8-4