OH tennis nearly upsets Arlington

By JIM WALLER
Whidbey News Times Sports editor
October 5, 2009 · 10:41 AM

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Oak Harbor's tennis team nearly upset one of Wesco's top teams, but fell just short in a 4-3 loss to Arlington here Friday.

The Wildcats captured the first two singles matches. Derek Thomas won 6-3, 6-0 in No. 1 singles, and teammate Josh Evans took No. 2 singles 6-3, 6-2.

Brandon Vagt and David DeGuzman grabbed the 'Cats only doubles win, coming out on top 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 in first doubles.

Ben Cardinal was nipped in third singles 6-7(5), 6-4, 4-6; and Max O'Dell lost in fourth singles 2-6, 0-6.

Geoff Worley and Chase Edwards were defeated in second doubles 3-6, 6-7(1); and Chris Holbrook and Kevin Gagen fell 3-6, 0-6 in third doubles.

Arlington is now 7-4, Oak Harbor 2-9. The Wildcats host undefeated Everett Wednesday at 3:45.

Contact Whidbey News Times Sports editor Jim Waller at jwaller@whidbeynewsgroup.com or 360-675-6611 ext. 5060.

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