All good things must come to an end and the Perham boys tennis team had its nine match win streak come to a close at the hands of rival Detroit Lakes on May 11.
The Lakers defeated Perham by a narrow, 4-3, margin with the Yellowjackets using a different lineup. The Lakers swept the singles portion of the event, while Perham swept the doubles events.
“Overall, I’m very pleased at how we played,” Perham head coach Jameson Miller said. “It’s always tough losing a close match but you have to give credit to Detroit Lakes as they deserved the win. I went with a lineup that i felt confident with so Detroit Lakes earned it by playing some tough tennis.”
Miller said he wanted to move some players around and get them out of their comfort zone with sections approaching.
“I feel comfortable that we’re ready to respond come section time as all teams will be moving lineups around to try and get as many matchup advantages as they can,” Miller said.
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Gabe Hanninen earned a victory in three sets over Drew Birkeland at No. 1 singles. Hanninen won the match, 6-4, 0-6, 6-4.
Tanner Doppler defeated Anthony Reese in No. 2 singles in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3. Adam Daggett earned a straight set win, 7-5, 7-5 against Josh Peterson. Brayden Wimmer was victorious in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4 over Wyatt Guck at No. 4 singles.
The doubles team of Gunnar Anderson and Ryan Murphy were victorious over Austin Baker and Trey Seebold, 6-1, 6-1.
Carter Cresap and Ben Winkels earned a 7-5, 6-3 victory over Conner Froke and Garret Knopff at No. 2 doubles.
Aaron Solberg and Noah Christenson won in three sets when they defeated Isaac Eggebraaten and Jake Hanson, 6-2, 2-6, 6-1.
The Yellowjackets continue their road swing with a meet at Crookston on May 12.
