B2B WINS for BOYS TENNIS

Indiana Area Senior High School

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Congratulations to the Boys Tennis Team who earned their first two wins of the season in back to back matches on March 24th and 25th.

The boys defeated The Burrell Buccaneers in section play 5-0 on Thursday. Arturo Martin, Daniel Ray and Alejandro Sanchez won all three singles matches for the boys. Martin won his match 6-1, 6-3, Ray 6-2, 6-0, and Sanchez 6-3, 7-5. The doubles teams of Xavier Semone and Loughlin Pagnucci and Gabe Nettleton and Vince Belice also won their matches.

Semone and Pagnucci came storming back after dropping the first set, winning 2-6, 6-2, 6-0. And Belice and Nettleton won 6-3, 6-2. Ben Froud won the exhibition match 6-3.

The boys then swiftly defeated Windber 5-0 all in straight sets on Friday.

Congratulations to the IHS Boys Tennis Team and Coaches Mr. Matt Neil and Mr. Nick Buckshaw and best of luck as they continue their season.

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