Adams Central scored a 4-1 win against long-time rival Norwell Thursday on the Jets’ home courts, with the No. 2 doubles team showing some heart and determination on the way.
With just six players, Norwell was forced to forfeit at No. 3 singles. The Knights’ only win came at No. 1 doubles, where Ryan Heyerly and Brady Watkins avoided the shutout.
Zack Frank was especially lethal for the home team, dropping just one game in his straight-set win in the top singles match.
Cruz Ripple and Grant Geels dropped their opening set, but came back to take the second (6-3). They ended the night with a 10-8 win in the third-set tiebreak.
The Jets will play at Concordia on Wednesday.
Adams Central 4 Norwell 1
No. 1-Zack Frank (AC) d. Charles Simmerman, 6-0, 6-1
No. 2-Liam Ripley (AC) d. Greyson Chavis, 6-1, 6-1
No. 3-Jaidon Patterson (AC) won by default
No. 1-Ryan Heyerly/Brady Watkins (N) d. Caden Doster/Braxton Gerber, 7-5, 6-0
No. 2-Cruz Ripple/Grant Geels (AC) d. Jordan Mills/Carter Dewise, 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (10-8)
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