HILLSBORO — The East Clinton tennis team opened its season Wednesday with a South Central Ohio League defeat at the hands of Hillsboro 5-0.
The Astros (0-1) had close matches on several courts.
Elijah Howard lost a first-set tiebreaker en route to a 6-7, 4-6 loss to Spencer Brown at first singles.
SUMMARY
March 29, 2017
@Hillsboro High School
Hillsboro 5 East Clinton 0
Singles
• Elijah Howard was def by Spencer Brown 6-7, 4-6
• Alex Pence was def by Andrew Gunderman 0-6, 0-6
• Jacob Howard was def by Austin Baumgarner 4-6, 4-6
Doubles
• Blake Bronson, John Cline were def by Gabe Gilliland, Austin Pendell 4-6, 2-6
• Josh Cline, Hayden Pirman were def by Ethan Snapp, Tyler Snapp 2-6, 2-6
Junior Varsity
• Blake Williams was def by Spencer Rudy