APRIL 19, 2013
MONARCH TENNIS FALLS TO WILKES IN FREEDOM CONFERENCE SHOWDOWN
WILKES-BARRE -- Defending Freedom Conference champion Wilkes University won a battle of league unbeatens, posting an 8-0 victory over visiting King's College Friday at Ralston Courts.
With the win, Wilkes improved to 10-2 overall and 5-0 in Freedom Conference matches. King's, meanwhile, fell to 8-8 overall and 3-1 in league play after dropping its first conference match of the season.
King's will look to get back on track Saturday when the Monarchs travel to Glenside to face Arcadia University in another important league matchup.
Wilkes University 8, King's College 0
Singles competition:
1. Steven Wilson (W) def. Tony Bevevino (K) 7-5, 6-4
2. Alex Makos (W) vs. Jake Rohring (K) 6-4, 5-4, unfinished
3. Michael Kranz (W) def. Bobby Buttafogo (K) 6-3, 6-3
4. Max Appello (W) def. Chris DiMino (K) 6-0, 6-4
5. Connor Peckham (W) def. Andrew Panzitta (K) 6-0, 6-0
6. Brendon Blachowski (W) def. Ryan Hegarty (K) 6-0, 6-2
Doubles competition:
1. Steven Wilson/Alex Makos (W) def. Tony Bevevino/Jake Rohring (K) 8-3
2. Michael Kranz/Connor Peckham (W) def. Bobby Buttafogo/Chris DiMino (K) 8-0
3. Brendon Blachowski/Clarke Freeman (W) def. Ryan Hegarty/Nick Conte (K) 8-3
Match Notes:
King's College 8-8, 3-1 Freedom
Wilkes University 10-2, 5-0 Freedom
T-2:00 A-25
