Netters have fun day on courts Friday

By Becky Walz,

At No. 5, Michael Njus picked up a win (6-3, 6-2) versus Onalaska Friday afternoon. (Driftless Multimedia photo by Becky Walz)

The rain held off Friday afternoon, allowing the Decorah boys tennis team to host Onalaska, which is typically a springboard into post season play for the team.  Friday lived up to that standard and Decorah came out ready to play posting an 8-1 team victory.
“There was lots of good play tonight, even in some of the matches with lop-sided scores,” said Coach Matt Anderson.
The match of the night though belonged to No. 3 Landon Baker, who won a pair of 7-6 sets in pressure filled play.
Both Caden Branum and Daniel Skrade at No. 1 and 2 respectively played some their best tennis of the season against veteran opponents who made them earn every point. Branum came out victorious 6-0 and 6-1, while Skrade won a pair of 6-3 sets.
At number No. 4, Aidan Nalean-Carlson fell 1-6 and 4-6, but played his best tennis of the season and is rounding into form at the right time of the season. At No. 5 Michael Njus, returning from an ankle injury, got a tough win (6-3, 6-2), along with Seth Bolson at No. 6, filling in for a teammate who couldn’t play winning 6-1 and 6-2.
“It’s great to have that depth and confidence. All year-long players have stepped in and gotten big wins for the team. Landon (Baker) has quietly become a solid and reliable player, who always gives his all and has learned to keep his emotions in check. I feel that the team is finding confidence and an identity as fighters who never give up and are excited for post season play to start,” concluded Coach Anderson.
Monday the Vikes hosted the WaMac/NEIC conference meet at Luther College. Decorah will entertain Columbus Catholic Thursday, May 4, at 4 p.m.

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