By Dave Pemberton
Clarkston News Sports Editor
Clarkston boy tennis team went into spring break on a winning note. The Wolves earned their first dual meet win of the season by defeating Auburn Hills Avondale 8-0 last Tuesday. The Wolves match with Rochester was canceled due to rain.
The Wolves? No. 3 and No. 4 doubles teams continued their great play. Both doubles teams are undefeated this season. The No. 3 doubles team of senior Thomas Beattie and junior Derek Boatman won their flight 6-3, 6-1 to improve to 3-0 this season. The No. 4 doubles team of senior Trent Rose and senior Blake Curdy won their flight 6-0, 7-5 and are now 6-0 as a team.
‘They are consistent and you know what your going to get from them,? Clarkston coach Chaz Claus said. ‘They know what it takes to win and they always contend.?
Junior Christopher Graczyk played solid at No. 1 singles. Graczyk defeated Avondale’s Josh Kuczeski 6-2, 6-1 to improve his record to 5-1 this season.
Claus was pleased with the convincing win over Avondale. He said the team will comeback from spring break and try to concentrate on winning the OAA II title.
Next week will be pivotal if the Wolves wish to contend for the conference championship. Clarkston will faces both Rochester and Rochester Adams, two of the top teams in the league.
Claus said he thinks the team is in a good position to make a run at the title because everyone had a chance to adjust to their new role on the team.
‘The lineup to start the season was not solidified,? Claus said. ‘We got that figured out now and everyone has played well this season at times. We just need everyone to play good on the same day.?