By Cort Reynolds
LIMA - Visiting Ada spanked Lima Senior 4-1 Wednesday evening, with the Bulldogs playing many of its newcomers.
The Bulldog netters improved to 3-1 after the victory, while Lima Senior fell to 0-3 with the defeat.
Ada won all three singles matches easily in straight sets, losing just two out of 38 games.
Bulldog sophomore Miranda Wills improved her mark to 3-1 by winning handily at first singles.
Freshman Dexter Woods won easily at second singles in straight sets to notch his first varsity victory.
Junior Reece Evans, a tennis team newcomer, also picked up his first win at third singles without losing a game.
Junior Kendal Guagenti and senior Morgan Swick teamed up to win at second doubles. The duo rallied to grab a three-set win.
"It was a great team win against Lima Senior," said first-year Ada head coach Cody Hurley. "We had great contributions from some of our newcomers - Logan Conrad, Reece Evans and Kendal Guagenti.
"Singles had a strong showing as Miranda, Dexter and Reece won 36 of 38 games. Overall, it was a great day to e a Bulldog," he added.
Ada's undefeated top two singles players, Cade Mullins and Isaac Spar, sat out the match.
Ada 4, Lima Senior 1
Singles results:
1. Miranda Wills (A) def. Philip Korikian (LS) 6-1, 6-0
2. Dexter Woods (A) def. Jeremiah Drew (LS) 6-1, 6-0
3. Reece Evans (A) def. Ryan Utendorf (LS) 6-0, 6-0
Doubles:
1D. Connor Brayton/Christopher Bishop (LS) def. Logan Conrad/Gabe Hasan (A) 7-5, 6-3
2D. Kendal Guagenti/Morgan Swick (A) def. Noah Phillips/Michael Bishop (LS) 4-6, 6-1, 6-3
Ada is scheduled to play Wapakoneta Thursday. The Bulldogs visit Van Wert Friday, and then play at 2018 state semifinalist Lexington on Saturday.
