Two more dual opponents; two more wins. The Tiger tennis team continued to dominate its opposition Thursday, whipping both Neosho and Ozark for two more conference wins. That’s now 13 dual wins this season, smashing the old record of 11 set last year.
“Obviously, it means we have a strong team this year. We were hoping to at least match what we did last year, and we’ve gotten past that point,” says coach Dan Vales. “But our goal isn’t 12 wins. We’re trying to get to 15, 16 wins as a total. But we’re still really excited about getting to here.”
The Tigers defeated Neosho 9-0 in their first dual of the day. They beat Ozark 7-2.
Republic hosts the Republic Tournament Friday.
Republic v. Ozark
Varsity singles
Michael Nacy v. Jordan Gangemi 8-0
Bradley Hendrix v. Bailey Longley 6-8
Gabriel Bandfield v. Tate Mahnken 8-1
Dylan Mackey v. Hunter Thompson 8-2
Austin Massey v. Trace Segerwell 8-0
Case Birlew v. Cade Chrastina 8-3
Varsity Doubles
Nacy / Massey v. Gangemi / Longely 6-8
Hendrix / Mackey v. Mahnken / Thompson 8-2
Bandfield / Birlew v. Sederwell / Chrastina 8-6
JV
Ozark d. Republic 12-5
Republic v. Neosho
Varsity singles
Michael Nacy d. Gustavo Garcia 8-2
Bradley Hendrix d. Dylan Thompson 8-2
Gabe Bandfield d. Logan Merrell 9-7
Dylan Mackey d. Ian Cooley 8-3
Austin Massey d. Spencer Vansickle 8-3
Case Birlew d. Sebastian Henderson 8-0
Varsity Doubles
Nacy / Massey d. Garcia / Thompson 8-4
Hendrix / Mackey d. Merrell / Henderson 8-4
Bandfield / Birlew d. Cooley / Vansickle 8-1
JV
Republic d. Neosho 9-1
