Polk County’s boys tennis team battled but ultimately came up short against an undefeated R-S Central squad, falling 6-3 in Mountain Foothills 7 Conference action Tuesday at home.
The loss evens the Wolverines’ season record at 3-3 overall and in conference play, while the Hilltoppers remain perfect at 5-0 overall and 3-0 in MF7 competition.
Polk County found success at the top singles position, where Banks Barber continued his strong play with a 7-5, 6-2 victory over Ryan Garcia. The Wolverines’ other singles point came from Harris Windsor, who displayed resilience in a three-set thriller at the No. 5 spot, outlasting Edward Barrera-Hernandez 6-2, 3-6, 10-8 in a tiebreaker.
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In doubles action, the Wolverines earned a point at the No. 3 position where Windsor and Morgan Allen combined for an 8-6 victory over Howard and Nathan Millette.
Polk County will have an opportunity for redemption as they travel to Rutherfordton on Monday for a rematch with the Hilltoppers. That match is scheduled for a 4 p.m. start.
SINGLES
1. Banks Barber (PC) d. Ryan Garcia 7-5, 6-2; 2. Landon Sims (RS) d. Riley Ballentine 6-1, 6-2; 3. Riley Coldren (RS) d. Charlie Wagoner 6-1, 6-1; 4. Dean Bates (RS) d. Morgan Allen 6-0, 6-0; 5. Harris Windsor (PC) d. Edward Barrera-Hernandez 6-2, 3-6, 10-8 tiebreaker; 6. Owen Howard (RS) d. Grayson Meyer 6-2, 6-3.
DOUBLES
1. Bates-Coldren (RS) d. Ballentine-Wagoner 8-3; 2. Garcia/Barrera-Hernandez (RS) d. Barber-Meyer 8-6; 3. Windsor-Allen (PC) d. Howard-Nathan Millette 8-6.
