Nacy Stands Out in Two Tiger Losses

Michael Nacy contributed to three of the four Tiger wins Thursday. (Photo courtesy Tyler Thompson, The Republic Monitor)
Michael Nacy contributed to three of the four Tiger wins Thursday. (Photo courtesy Tyler Thompson, The Republic Monitor)

Michael Nacy was a bright spot at the top of the lineup in doubleheader losses Thursday at Gillenwaters Tennis Complex in Springfield. The Tigers lost to Kickapoo 6-3 and to Nixa 8-1. Nacy won both his singles matches, defeating Brandon Craig of Kickapoo 8-0 and Zachary Gardner of Nixa 8-3.

Bradley Hendrix teamed with Nacy to win the #1 doubles match against Nixa 8-0. Hendrix also dominated his singles match against Nixa with an 8-3 victory over George Win.

Hendrix and Nacy were upset in their doubles match against Nixa, 9-7. It was only the third time they’ve lost a match while playing together.

Despite their losses, Jacob Overturf and Gabe Bandfield continued to show improvement as a doubles team. They lost in competitive doubles matches against Nixa (5-8) and Kickapoo (5-8).

Republic is scheduled to finish the singles portion of the Mt. Vernon tournament Friday after school.

Results vs Kickapoo

Singles
Michael Nacy d. Brandon Craig 8-0
Bradley Hendrix d. George Win 8-3
Gabe Bandfield L. Garren Shelly 2-8
Jacob Overturf L. Benjamin Kenning 3-8
Dylan Mackey L. Bernard Parrish 1-8
Austin Massey L. Richard Taylor 1-8
Doubles
Nacy/Hendrix d. Win/Kenning 8-0
Bandfield / Overturf L. Craig/Taylor 5-8
Mackey/Massey L. Shelley/Parrish 4-8Kickapoo d. Republic JV   9-0

Results vs Nixa

Singles
Michael Nacy d. Zachary Gardner 8-3
Bradley Hendrix L. Garrett Bacon 6-8
Gabe Bandfield L. Lance Moore 2-8
Jacob Overturf L. Briggs Boyd 4-8
Austin Macey L. Noah Davidson 4-8
Brett Carpenter L. Hayden Harrix 5-8
Doubles
Nacy/Hendrix L. Gardner/Bacon 7-9
Bandfield/Overturf L. Moore/Briggs 5-8
Mackey/Massey L. Davidson/Harris 4-8
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