Wolves beaten by Kingston | Tennis

Kingston defeated the visiting Coupeville High School tennis team 5-2 Wednesday, Sept. 14.

Kingston defeated the visiting Coupeville High School tennis team 5-2 Wednesday, Sept. 14.

The loss dropped the Wolves’ record to 0-4 heading into their first conference contest with Klahowya (0-3) at 4 p.m. at home on Friday, Sept. 16.

In the Kingston match, Coupeville’s wins came from Nick Etzell in first singles (7-5, 6-4) and Jimmy Myers and Grey Rische in third doubles (4-6, 6-1, 6-4).

“Nick Etzell was a man possessed today,” coach Ken Stange said. “He played a more experienced opponent, but he employed a smart strategy. He took all the pace off the ball, hitting shots that were high and deep. His opponent needed balls that were hit hard. I don’t know if I’ve ever had a player stay so true to a plan of attack.

“To call him coachable would be a major understatement. I’m very proud of his effort today, and every day.”

Other results:

Singles: 2, Nile Lockwood lost 6-0, 6-2; 3, Mason Grove lost 6-2, 7-5.

Doubles: 1, Joseph Wedekind/John McClarin lost 6-0, 6-2; 2, Joey Lippo/William Nelson lost 6-0, 6-7, 6-2; 4, Aiden Crimmins/Jacobi Baumann lost 6-4, 6-3.

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