HCP Men's Tennis matched up evenly with cross-town rival Kalamazoo Christian on 8/29 with each team pulling out four victories.  The young Irish squad battled until the very end.  Tight matches with 5 of 8 flights playing a 3rd set.  Great early season test for both teams.  Fantastic play from Singles Nicholas DeForest at #1, Ben Bridenstine at #3 (playing his best tennis) and the match of the day with Connor Cavanaugh at #4 grinding out a come from behind 3-setter to secure the tie.  Nice Win from the 3D team of Anthony Toweson & David Chafty, as well!  Coach Conroy says, "we'll continue to improve" and is proud of the effort.  Complete results:

Tie - HCP 4, K CHR 4

1S - Nicholas DeForest def. Tanner Rynd 6-2, 6-2

2S - Andrew Bridenstine lost to JJ Gasaway 3-6, 6-3, 4-6

3S - Ben Bridenstine def. Ethan Plemmons 6-1, 7-6(4)

4S - Connor Cavanaugh def. Andrew Tyson 5-7, 6-0, 10-2

1D - Rhodes Conroy & Blake DeForest lost to Jackson Schut & Michael Moralez 6-3, 4-6, 4-6

2D - Sam Magnell & Matthew Chafty lost to Aaron DeJong & Jared Scheffers 6-0, 6-1

3D - David Chafty & Anthony Toweson def. David VanderKamp & Taylor Roberts 6-3, 7-6(3)

4D - Jack Gordon & Jared Birman lost to Noah Brown & Carson DeJong 1-6. 6-4, 1-6

Junior Varsity

1 - Toby Alcaraz lost 8-5

2 - Joel Flynn lost 8-0

Conference Record: 1-0-1

Overall Record: 1-2-1