Dowagiac’s Jon Robinson, who teams with Aaron Blaske at No. 1 doubles, was one of three Chieftains to post wins on Wednesday against Berrien Springs. (The Daily News/Scott Novak)

By SCOTT NOVAK

Dowagiac Daily News

The Dowagiac varsity tennis team was swept in singles competition on Wednesday afternoon by Berrien Springs as the Shamrocks posted a 5-3 non-conference victory.

The Chieftains earned all three of its wins in doubles competition as Aaron Blaske and Jon Robinson defeated Michael Hong and Everett Shembarger 7-5, 3-6 and 6-3; Marc Tyrakowski and Dylan Chorba defeated Joey Zahrn and Nick Little 6-0 and 6-4; and Ben Thompson and Christian Hess defeated Carl Steihauser and Jake Wold 6-4, 0-6, 6-4.

Berrien Springs…5

Dowagiac…3

Singles

1. William Choi (BS) d. Chris Craft 6-3, 6-1; 2. Jon Shembarger (BS) d. Michael McClenahan 6-0, 6-0; 3. Nate Pagel (BS) d. Amarpal Sarao 6-4, 6-0

Doubles

1. Aaron Blaske-Jon Robinson (D) d. Michael Hong-Everett Shembarger 7-5, 3-6, 6-3; 2. Marc Tyrakowski-Dylan Chorba (D) d. Joey Zahrn-Nick Little 6-0, 6-4; 3. Ben Thompson-Christian Hess (D) d. Carl Steihauser-Jake Wold 6-4, 0-6, 6-4; 4. Stewart Gillette-Gui Barros (BS) d. Julian Marshall-John Brosnan 6-0, 6-0