The Republic tennis team captured the championship of the Mount Vernon Tournament Wednesday. The Tigers beat Clever 5-4, Mt. Vernon 6-3, and Monett 8-1 to win the title. The Tigers are now 5-0 to start the season.
Michael Nacy led the Tigers at the top of the lineup, capturing the title in #1 singles. Will Hyde, Bradley Hendrix, Cory Harris and Gabe Bandfield took 2nd place in their respective singles flights.
Nacy and Hendrix teamed to win flight 1 in doubles. Hyde and Harris won flight 2 doubles. Bandfield and Bastick took 2nd place in flight 3 doubles.
Overall Tournament Results
Republic Team Score= 16 (Tournament Champs)
Clever Team Score = 21 (2nd)
Mt Vernon Team Score = 24 (3rd)
Monett Team Score = 29 (4th)
Team Dual Match-ups
Republic beat Clever 5-4
Republic beat Mt. Vernon 6-3
Republic beat Monett 8-1
Full results (Republic score first and opponent in parentheses. Names in rank order.
Singles
Michael Nacy v. 6.0 (Monett), 6.0 (Mt. Vernon), 6.0 (Clever)
Will Hyde v. 2.6 (Monett), 6.3 (Mt. Vernon), 6.7 (9.7) (Clever)
Bradley Hendrix v. 6.1 (Monett), 2.6 (Mt. Vernon), 6.3 (Clever)
Corey Harris v. 6.3 (Monett), 6.2 (Mt. Vernon), 5.7 (Clever)
Gabe Bandfield v. 7.6 (8.6) (Monett), 6.7 (4.7) (Mt. Vernon), 4.6 (Clever)
Tyler Bastick v. 7.5 (Monett), 2.6 (Mt. Vernon), 7.6 (7.2) Clever
Doubles
Nacy/Hendrix v. 6.0 (Monett), 6.0 (Mt. Vernon), 6.3 (Clever)
Hyde/Harris v. 6.2 (Monett), 6.2 (Mt. Vernon), 6.4 (Clever)
Bandfield/Bastick v. 2.6 (Clever), 6.0 (Monett), 6.2 (Mt. Vernon)
The JV team plays at home against Clever Thursday. The next varsity match is at home on April 7 against Bolivar.
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