Eskymo Tennis Team Battles Wind; Sweep Maroons
ESCANABA---The Escanaba High School tennis team picked up its first win of the 2012 season on Thursday, turning back the Menominee Maroons, 8-0. The win came under sunny conditions, but there was a cold, gusty wind that made it very difficult to return the ball...or to serve...effectively.
David Fix jumps up to get a return.
The Eskymos won six of the eight flights in straight sets.
"Tyler Myrick continues to impress me with his ability to persevere in tough situations. And the teams of Brant/Myrick and Wood/Prica came through today in three set matches," Hansen said. "On a day like today it's easy to get distracted by cold, wind, slower play. I thought our guys did a good job of playing disciplined and aggressive."
The Eskymos are off until Monday when they travel to Gladstone. Pictured above: Eskymo junior Jake Eastin lunges after a ball during Thursday's match. Click the ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS thumbnails to see more photos from the match. The results: Singles
1 Austin Martin E def. Dave Luplow M 6-4 6-3
2 Tyler Myrick E def. Bret Anderson 6-4 6-4
3 Kyle Pinozek E def. James Evans M 6-3 6-4
4 Mike Shields E def Nate Antilla M 6-4 6-0
Doubles
1 Dave Fix/Jake Eastin E def. Tim Baxa/Tyler Boye M 6-1 6-4
2 John Brant/TJ Myrick E def. Ryan Woods/Chad Schuelke M 6-4 3-6 6-3
3 Carter Murray/Hunter Bradford E def. Jake Henes/Lucas Pederson M 6-4 6-3
4 Steve Wood/Steve Prica E def. Chris Kelley/Colten Fernstrum M 6-3 6-2
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Date | Time | Opponent | Score | Record |
4/23 |
5:00 PM |
Marquette Redmen
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0 - 8 (L)
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4/24 |
5:00 PM |
Kingsford Flivvers
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0 - 8 (L)
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4/26 |
4:00 PM |
at Escanaba Eskymos
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0 - 8 (L)
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5/10 |
4:45 PM |
Gladstone Braves
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3 - 5 (L)
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5/14 |
3:00 PM |
at Iron Mountain Mountaineers
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4 - 4 (T)
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5/17 |
4:45 PM |
Escanaba Eskymos
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1 - 7 (L)
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