Lancers topple Vikings

Published 7:46 am Thursday, September 4, 2008

By Staff
STEVENSVILLE – The Niles varsity tennis team dropped a 5-3 decision to host Lakeshore on Wednesday in its Big 16 Conference West Division opener.
The Vikings picked up victories at No. 3 singles, No. 1 doubles and No. 4 doubles.
Dustin Jankoviak defeated Zach Tinkle 6-1 and 7-5 at No. 1 singles, while at No. 1 doubles, Brad Benjamin and Jordan Arnold defeated Eric Allaman and Danny Dorah 6-1 and 6-3.
Niles' No. 4 doubles team of Alex and Chris Lewellen defeated Dylan Conin and Scott Seider 6-0 and 6-2.
Niles and Lakeshore tied at 3-3 in junior varsity competition.
Niles…3
Lakeshore…5
Singles
1. Colin McKey (L) d. Kyle Lee 6-1, 6-0; 2. Matt Kee (L) d. Zach Payne 6-0, 4-6, 6-2; 3. Dustin Jankoviak (N) d. Zach Tinkle 6-1, 7-5; 4. Brian Spitters (L) d. Matt Ftacek 6-2, 6-3
Doubles
1. Cam Lancaster/Hayden Davis (L) d. Ricky Briand/Anthony Gladden 7-5, 4-6, 7-6; 2. Brad Benjamin/Jordan Arnold (N) d. Eric Allman/Danny Dorah 6-1, 6-3; 3. Tyler Ewen/Jeff Narregan (L) d. Mikie Simpson/Colin Latislaw 6-3, 2-6, 6-3, 4. Alex Lewellen/Chris Lewellen (N) d. Dylan Conin/Scott Seider 6-2, 6-2