Coupeville’s Koby Schreiber and doubles partner Thane Peterson put up a strong fight Monday while facing a tennis titan. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)
No one said this was going to be easy.
Almost every match in the Emerald City League pits the Coupeville High School boys tennis squad against a powerhouse private school, and Monday’s rumble was a main event.
University Prep lives at the state tournament, when its players aren’t otherwise playing year-round, often with private coaches, on high-grade courts.
So when I tell you the Pumas bounced the Wolves 5-0 in a match played at the Tennis Center at Sand Point in Seattle, it shouldn’t come as too much of a shock.
Still, Ken Stange’s CHS squad didn’t roll over, with matches at first singles and third doubles especially competitive.
Drake Borden had an especially large target at the top of the order, as his opponent finished 3rd at state a season ago.
While the loss drops Coupeville to 0-3 in ECL play, the Wolves get two more chances this week, and will shortly see an increase in their eligible players.
CHS returns to Seattle Wednesday to face The Bush School, then hosts Overlake Friday afternoon.
The Wolves, who have had to forfeit #2 singles in each match so far, has been competing with seven players in a league where there are eight varsity slots per team.
But that changes Friday, when a pair of late-comers will finally have enough practices under their belt to earn the chance to swing a racket in a competitive match.
Complete Monday results:
1st Singles — Drake Borden lost to Tyler Wurzer 6-1, 6-4
2nd Singles — CHS forfeits
1st Doubles — James Wood/Mason Grove lost to Nicholas Arron/Axel Andrews 6-1, 6-1
2nd Doubles — Zach Ginnings/Andrew Aparicio lost to Mattias Keaunui/Mitchell Zell 6-0, 6-1
3rd Doubles — Thane Peterson/Koby Schreiber lost 6-2, 6-3
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