M-P boys tennis tops Monroe 5-2

MARYSVILLE — The Marysville-Pilchuck boys tennis team defeats Monroe 5-2 in its season opener Sept. 9.

By Brandon Adam • September 9, 2014 7:39 pm
Marysville-Pilchuck junior Trent Tingelstad plays singles during M-P's game against Monroe Sept. 9.
Marysville-Pilchuck junior Trent Tingelstad plays singles during M-P's game against Monroe Sept. 9.

MARYSVILLE — The Marysville-Pilchuck boys tennis team defeated Monroe 5-2 in its season opener Sept. 9.

M-P won three of its four singles matches with Jacob Bansberg winning 6-3 and 6-2; Andy Hougan winning 6-2 and 6-3; and Logan Plant winning 6-3 and 6-2.

In doubles, M-P won two of its three matches with Chance Mair and Connor Gross winning 6-2 and 6-1; and Tyler Grffith and Matt Bordonaro winning 6-3 and 7-6.

“The singles players were hitting the ball with good topspin and keeping their opponents deep on the court,” M-P head coach Evan Shaw said. “The doubles players were staying aggressive at the net and hitting high percentage shots.”