MHS Boys Tennis Expects to Build on Experience from Tuesday’s Opening Tournament

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio

McPHERSON, Kan. – It was a competitive opening tournament for the McPherson High Boys Tennis team on Tuesday, as they hosted six other schools while fielding two teams of their own to make an eight-team tournament.

“With such a nice early spring afternoon for tennis, our young team was able to take advantage and gain valuable experience throughout their four matches.” said Assistant Coach Ricardo Sanchez.

Alex Berger and Bryson Archer finished 4th as a doubles duo for McPherson Red, while Kayden McVicker finished the highest for the singles players placing 6th. Coach Sanchez said, “With only one state returner in Kayden McVicker, a lot of our guys stepped up into tougher competition for the first time.” Sanchez expects the team to come into the next practice focused on making improvements for their next competition.

Owen Neighbors and Charlie Krug finished within the top ten, claiming 8th, while Ethan Elder finished 11th for McPherson Red. They finished 3rd as a team with 39 points. Winfield took first with a score of 45, and Derby was only three points back for a second place finish.

Viggo McHenry and Hunter Mendez led McPherson White to a 7th place finish as a double pair. Kunj Bhakta and Jeremy Elbert finished 15th and 16th playing singles, while Aidan Wheaton and Ethan Harrington placed 16th playing doubles.

The Bullpups will have a quick turnaround with a varsity tournament on Thursday, at Conway Springs with matches set to begin at 3 p.m.

Below are the team results from Tuesday’s Invitational in McPherson:

1st- Winfield 45pts

2nd- Derby 42pts

3rd- McPherson Red 39pts

T4th- Newton 38pts

T4th- Hays 38pts

6th- Salina South 36pts

7th- Great Bend 20pts

8th- McPherson White 14pts

Individual Results

McPherson Red: