Tennis: Pirates post win over EIAC foe Lions

Aug. 18—GREENSBURG — The Pirates hosted conference foe Rushville Wednesday. The Pirates posted a 4-1 win over the Lions.

Rushville's lone point came at No. 1 singles where Josh Wainwright defeated Dan Fisse 6-4, 6-4.

At No. 2 singles, Greensburg's Mason McNulty defeated Clayton Chase 6-0, 6-0.

At No. 3 singles, Greensburg's Jacob Duerstock kknocked off Mason Mosburg 6-1, 6-0.

Greensburg's No. 1 doubles team of Jack McKinsey and Maurice Beaver defeated Wesley Mauzy and Edgar Fernandez 6-0, 6-1.

The Lions forfeited the No. 2 doubles position.

"There was improvement across the board. We are excited to see what the team can still achieve," Rushville Coach Riddell said.

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The Lions opened the season at East Central and fell short in a match that is yet to be finished due to the weather.

At No. 2 singles, Rushville sophomore Clayton Chase was defeated by Brenden Griffin in two sets 6-1, 6-1.

At No. 3 singles, Rushville's Mason Mosburg defeated Owen Mersmann in two sets 6-3, 6-3.

Rushville's No. 1 doubles team of Wesley Mauzy and Edgar Fernandez was defeated 6-0, 6-2 by Ian Maxwell and Noah Mersmann. The Lions defaulted at No. 2 doubles.

At No. 1 singles, Rushville's Josh Wainwright won his first set against Joel Richter 6-4 and was currently trailing in the second set. The match was stopped short due to rain to be finished at a later date.

In junior varsity action, Lucas Winters played singles in his debut with the team, but was unable to capture a victory.

Thursday, the Lions travelled to Eastern Hancock. After a rain delay, the Lions fell to the Royals 5-0.

At No. 1 singles, Wainwright won his first set, but eventually lost the match in a super tiebreak 4-6, 6-2, 10-3. Chase led early at No. 2 singles, but fell 7-5, 6-0. At No. 3 singles, Mosburg lost in two sets 6-1, 6-3.

Rushville's No. 1 doubles team of Mauzy and Fernandez were defeated 6-0, 6-0.

Lucas Winters represented the junior varsity at No. 1 singles, but was unable to gain a game on his opponent.

The Lions are 0-3 as they prepare to head to Hauser Saturday.

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