Since the last blog update we have played several matches. Here are the results:
- McMinnville 8, Hillsboro 0 (5-2, 5-0)
- Tualatin 6, McMinnville 2 (5-3, 5-1)
- Newberg 7, McMinnville 1 (5-4, 5-2)
- Tualatin 5, McMinnville 3 (5-5, 5-3)
McMinnville 8, Hillsboro 0 (@ Hillsboro)
Singles
1. Jesse def. Michael Nguyen 6-4, 6-2
2. Nathan def. Jesus Toro 6-0, 6-1
3. Reza def. Forrest Walker 6-0, 6-0
4. Bradyn def. Brian Loza 6-1, 6-0
Doubles
1. Will/Adam def. Steven Nguyen/Corey Strandberg 6-3, 7-5
2. Cody/Marshall def. Chris Gonzalez/Brandon Wicks 6-0, 6-2
3. Daniel/Wyatt def. Danny Real/Benson Hang 6-2, 6-0
4. Nicky/George def. Jed Thomas/Brandon Cowman 6-2, 6-1
Tualatin 6, McMinnville 2 (@ Tualatin)
Singles
1. Jesse def. Jason Lemieux 6-3, 6-2
2. Randall Tainer def. Nathan 6-3, 6-3
3. Tyler Hayashi def. Reza 7-6(4), 6-4
4. Bradyn def. Michael Rinker 6-3, 6-1
Doubles
1. Chris Pritchard/Kyle Rinker def. Will/Adam 6-3, 6-3
2. Joe Hiefield/Josh Olson def. Cody/Nicky 1-6, 6-4, 7-5
3. David McKeen/Danh Nguyen def. Wyatt/Daniel 6-2, 6-2
4. Terrence Kuga/Spencer Hayashi def. Austin/George 6-7(5), 7-6(5), 11-9
Newberg 7, McMinnville 1
Singles
1. Anthony Croteau def. Jesse 6-3, 3-6, 6-4
2. Nathan def. Anthony Farr 6-2, 6-0
3. Aidan Thillman def. Reza 6-0, 6-1
4. Tyler Krupicka def. Bradyn 6-1, 7-5
Doubles
1. Cody Brem/Mike Peterson def. Will/Adam 6-3, 6-3
2. Brady Vernon/Barry Vernon def. Cody/Brendon 6-3, 6-0
3. Alvin Yu/Jacob Lindley def. Nicky/Marshall 6-2, 6-0
4. Adam Norris/Chris Peterson def. Wyatt/Daniel 6-2, 6-2
Tualatin 5, McMinnville 3
Singles
1. Jesse def. Jason Lemieux 6-0, 6-2
2. Randall Tainer def. Nathan 6-2, 6-2
3. Tyler Hayashi def. Reza 4-6, 6-2, 6-2
4. Bradyn def. Joe Hiefield 3-6, 6-0, 6-4
Doubles
1. Chris Pritchard/Kyle Rinker def. Will/Adam 6-4, 6-4
2. Michael Rinker/David McKean def. Cody/Brendon 6-4, 6-1
3. Nicky/Marshall def. Danh Nguyen/Spencer Hayashi 7-5, 6-3
4. Terrence Kuan/Mitchell King def. Wyatt/Daniel 0-6, 7-6(5), 6-4
We got off to a great start in conference play, going 5-0 to start the season. A few weeks ago we faced Tualatin on the road and were without some of our regular contributors to the starting line-up. However, despite the changes we made in our line-up, the guys played well and dropped a close match on the road 6-2.
A week later we started our annual night match with Newberg at home. We were down 1-2 and competing very well on all 4 courts when the rains came. Almost one week later we were able to resume the match and dropped it 7-1. Despite the score, the overall match was much closer than the score reflects.
Today we hosted Tualatin in a home match. Despite an improved effort from the guys and fully loaded line-up, we dropped a close match 3-5 that could have gone either way depending on a few points here and there. Despite this tough stretch of 3 matches I am very proud of the effort and improvements seen in the guys with each and every match. They are beginning to figure out how to compete against and succeed when facing challenges and adversity on the court. Despite weather conditions or off-days in their own tennis games the guys are playing some great matches (win or lose). I know today was very difficult for many of the guys on our team who have been varsity players for 3+ years. We are still winless against Tualatin over the course of the last three years, but I am proud of the effort the guys are showing with each match we play against a tough, well-coached Timberwolves squad. With continuing hard work and perseverance we can take them in the years to come!
Overall, we are at a trying point in our season. We have lost several matches in a row and will be tested Tuesday against a very good Glencoe team on the road. However, I know that when we get a few wins in a row under our belt, the guys will realize the tremendous improvements they have made over the course of this season. I know that our team does a great job of peaking (in terms of performance) at the end of the season, and really competes well in the district tournament. I am truly excited to see what the rest of the season has in store for us and am excited to get some nice weather in the upcoming weeks!
Thanks to the Grizzly Faithful for continuing to support the boys with food, beverage, and enthusiastic cheering!
Go Grizz!
-Coach Gabrielsen
