The Hollister High boys tennis team hasn’t messed around with
its first two non-league matches. The Balers have played two
talented squads this week, losing by the same score each time.
The Hollister High boys tennis team hasn’t messed around with its first two non-league matches. The Balers have played two talented squads this week, losing by the same score each time.
On Thursday, the Balers dropped a 6-1 decision at Aptos. On Tuesday, it was a 6-1 decision at Pacific Grove.
“Pacific Grove was a very strong team,” said Baler head coach Allen Barker. “And Aptos had strong doubles teams.”
Freshman Cameron Barker, the coach’s son, came from behind to beat his opponent at No. 4 singles Thursday 3-6, 7-5, 6-1. Barker was down 4-1 in the second set.
At No. 1 singles, Glenn Morris won the first set 6-4 and was on the verge of winning the second set up 5-4. But lost the next three games to drop the second set 5-7. Morris lost the third set 1-6.
Michael Blake played at No. 2 and was downed 1-6, 3-6. Perrey Marks was defeated at No. 3 singles 1-6, 2-6.
In doubles, the Mariners sported a powerful three teams, defeating the Balers 0, 1; 0-1; and 0-0.
In the loss against the Breakers, the No. 3 doubles team of Daniel Moyer and Eric Warner were the only Baler victors.
Hollister continues non-league action this Tuesday against Soquel before opening up Tri-County Athletic League play next Thursday with Live Oak. Both matches are at Ridgemark Tennis Club.
