The Detroit Lakes boys’ tennis team was a bit shorthanded in their season opener in the Thief River Falls triangular, as they lost to the Prowlers 6-1 and Crookston 4-3 Thursday.
The Lakers did win three singles matches against Crookston, as Caleb Howard, Chandler Hanks and Austin Nelson each were victorious.
Junior Alex Fondrick won his No. 1 singles match against Thief River Falls’ Hunter Blowers, before falling to Crookston’s Bobby Tiedman.
“We were missing a few key players and did well compared to last year,” said DL head coach Patrick Starbeck.
“We are hitting better than I could have imagined. I am very pleased with our play, and expect to get much better by the next time we meet these teams again.”
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The Lakers will be in action Tuesday, April 22, when they host Bemidji, starting at 4:30 p.m.
Detroit Lakes at Thief River Falls, Thursday, April 10.
Prowlers 6, Lakers 1
Singles
1. Alex Fondrick vs Hunter Blowers win 8-3
2. Caleb Howard vs Jorde Hutton lost 0-8
3. Chandler Hanks vs Ethan Johnson lost 0-8
4. Austin Nelson vs Brady Nesson lost 7-8
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Doubles
1. Eggebraaten/Friesen vs Isaac Olsen, Devin Hutton lost 0-8
2. Bremseth/Richards vs Nick Onkka, Isaac Duegstan lost 3-8
3. Juricic/McDermond vs Carter Onkka, Michael Maggonson lost 0-8
Crookston 4, Lakers 3
Singles
1. Alex Fondrick vs bobby tiedeman lost 3-8
2. Caleb Howard vs AJ Biermair won 8-3
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3. Chandler Hanks vs Andy Greg won 9-7
4. Austin Nelson vs Kal Salentiny won 8-5
Doubles
1. Eggebraaten/Friesen vs Matt Garmen/ jake Rorch lost 1-8
2. Bremseth/Richards vs Jordan Bengston/ Harrison Bjorgo lost 2-8
3. Juricic/McDermond vs Elijah Bhilaiah/ Jake Widseth lost 8-1.
