The Eagles had a competitive start to their season yesterday with a 4-4 tie against Unity Christian.  Some incredibly close matches were played; tiebreakers decided two matches.  As a coach it was extremely rewarding to see the team take skills we rehearsed in practice anf put them into action in a match play scenario.  Our players left a strong effort on the court yesterday, and a great result followed.  

Christian Vandenburg and Derrick Jacobsen played amazing tennis in a remarkably tight match at 1st doubles 4-6, 6-4, 6-10.  Joel Vanhekken and Eli Compagner won at 2nd doubles 7-5, 6-2.  Alex Amash and Connor Ryan played a competitive at 3rd doubles 3-6, 0-6.  Caleb Nykamp and Nate Scheffler won at 4th doubles 6-1, 6-1.  Bradley Buter and BJ Apol fought hard at 5th doubles 3-6, 5-7.  Caleb Westhouse and Josh Vanschepen won at 6th doubles 6-4, 7-5. Simon Spuelstra and Jake Mersman clutched a second set tiebreaker and won at 7th doubles 6-3, 6-6 (7-3).  At the 8th double position Henry Snow played round robin doubles with Unity Christian  players.

The Eagles are looking forward to their home match against Forest Hills Eastern next Monday at Gainey!