KINGS MILLS — Wilmington’s Rodger O. Borror Middle School tennis team was defeated by Kings 3-2 Monday afternoon.
The young Hurricane, now 3-3 on the year, played well but came up short, coach Cathy Fay said.
“Avery Bradshaw’s opponent hit the ball the hardest I have ever seen a middle school player hit,” Fay said. “They were like bullets.”
Claire Burns and Jenna Taylor battled hard in their first doubles match but fell 3-6, 6-7 (3-7).
Jacob Romer and Caleb Reed posted wins for Wilmington.
SUMMARY
April 24, 2017
@Kings High School
Kings 3 Wilmington 2
Singles
• Avery Bradshaw was def by Josh Lee 0-6, 0-6
• Jacob Romer def Justin Bayse 3-6, 6-4, 10-4
• Caleb Reed def Jacob Schitter 6-1, 3-6, 10-4
Doubles
• Claire Burns, Jenna Taylor were def by Ethan Freeman, Nate Edwards 3-6, 6-7 (3-7)
• Parker Henry, Brenten Nielsen were def by Ethan Bennett, William Lee 4-6, 3-6