Today was really the first day of the season. Our first section match, it's do or die.
As I explained in the previous post, we are seeded first, so we played the #9 seed, Holy Angels. Although not seeded very high, they were able to upset Minneapolis Southwest in their first round match and we knew they would come in fighting.
We played a slightly different lineup today, still with Ryan, myself, and Manfred playing #1-3 singles, but Zach Miller played #4. #1 doubles was the same, Brandon and Rust, followed by the Andys at #2 (Novak/Harris) and Kenny Novak and Clay played #3.
Zach was able to take home our first victory this season for the #4 singles position. In fact, he was the first one off the court; I was only up 3-2 in the first set! After Zach finished, #2 doubles claimed a straight-sets win, as did Manfred. Next, #1 and #3 doubles came off with victories. Hopkins 5, Holy Angels 0.
Now, only Ryan and I were left. Both of us played up-and-down first sets, but were able to win them. Ryan finished first, and I was able to close my match out shortly after. A good way to start our season off, with seven straight-set wins.
Final score: Hopkins 7, Holy Angels 0.
Tomorrow we've got a rematch against Minneapolis South, who got by Benilde, St. Margaret's today, 6-1. To see the goings-on of our first match, feel free to refresh your memory: http://gohugeorgohome.blogspot.com/2011/04/hopkins-at-minneapolis-south-battle.html
It should be a great match, they always bring their mental strength as well as their strong tennis game.
Until then,
Michael
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