By Cort Reynolds
MARION - The Ada tennis team defeated previously unbeaten Marion Harding 3-2 on the road Friday evening.
Ada improved to 9-3 with the big victory, while MH fell to 9-1 with its first loss.
The top three Bulldog singles players each won their matches in straight sets to pave the way to the win.
Ada senior Cade Mullins improved to 9-1 with his first singles victory, while junior Isaac Spar ran his mark to 8-2. Miranda Wills improved to 8-3 with the decisive match victory at third singles.
"What an exciting win for us today over a talented, unbeaten opponent in Marion Harding," said head coach Cody Hurley.
"Cade, Isaac, and Miranda rebounded from tough matches and led the team to a big victory in their singles matches. Miranda played fearless, courageous tennis as she began her match with the team score knotted at 2-2."
Ada 3, Marion Harding 2
Singles:
1. Cade Mullins (A) def. Hez Barron (MH) 6-0, 6-0
2. Isaac Spar (A) def. Dedie Adissem (MH) 6-2, 6-0
3. Miranda Wills (A) def. Daniel Stimson (MH) 6-3, 6-2
Doubles:
1D. Will Atkinson/Mikey Muetzel (MH) def. Gabe Hasan/Morgan Swick (A) 6-1, 6-0
2D. Nate Longstreth/Olivia Moodley (MH) def. Logan Conrad/Kendal Guagenti (A) 6-0, 6-0
Ada competes in an eight-team tournament at Marion Pleasant Saturday.
"This win gives us good momentum for our tournament at Marion Pleasant," said Hurley.
