Dowagiac’s Ben Thompson returns a shot at No. 2 doubles for the Chieftains on Monday against Plainwell. (The Daily News/Scott Novak)

By SCOTT NOVAK

Dowagiac Daily News

The Dowagiac tennis team played the rude host on Monday afternoon as it defeated visiting Plainwell 5-3 in a Wolverine Conference match.

The Chieftains took three out of the four singles flights on their way to the victory.

Chris Craft defeated Chris Waechter 7-5 and 6-1, while Amarpal Sarao defeated Chris Hafer 6-4 and 6-1.

Aaron Blaske blanked Pat Hellinga 6-0 and 6-0 at No. 4 singles.

Dowagiac split in doubles play, winning at No. 1 and No. 2.

Jon Robinson and Dylan Chorba defeated Nate Smith and Riley Anson in three sets – 4-6, 6-1 and 6-4.

Marc Tyrakowski and Ben Thompson blanked Trevor Faas and Desmond Waters 6-0 and 6-0.

Plainwell…3

Dowagiac…5

Singles

1. Chris Craft (D) d. Chris Waechter 7-5, 6-1; 2. Josh Massey (P) d. Michael McClenahan 6-0, 6-0; 2. Amarpal Sarao (D) d. Chris Hafer 6-4, 6-1; 4. Aaron Blaske (D) d. Pat Hellinga 6-0, 6-0

Doubles

1. Jon Robinson-Dylan Chorba (D) d. Nate Smith-Riley Anson 4-6, 6-1, 6-4; 2. Marc Tyrakowski-Ben Thompson (D) d. Trevor Faas-Desmond Waters 6-0, 6-0; 3. Ian Norlin-Max Justin (P) d. Christian Hess-Jennings Brosnan 6-0, 6-2; 4. Ellistt Loftus-Zach Goodling (P) d. John Brosnan-Julian Marshall 6-0, 6-0