By Becky Walz,
Seniors on the Class 1A No. 3 Decorah boys tennis team overwhelmed Waterloo Columbus (0-11) Thursday as the Vikes (12-2) finished up the regular season with a home victory, 8-1.
On Senior Night, seniors Daniel Skrade, Landon Baker, Michael Njus and Carter Kowitz all got singles win, as well as junior Seth Bolson.
In doubles the Vikes had a tough match at No. 1 where Liam Chamberlian and Aidan Nalean-Carlson fought back from a slow start but came up just short in a third-set super breaker. At No. 2 doubles, Alex McGohan and Leander Buettner played aggressive doubles and got an impressive win.
“It was a fun way to finish the regular season getting so many players involved, many who don’t see regular action in the varsity lineup. Thanks to all the fans and parents who have supported us all year, the crowds have been growing which create a fun atmosphere,” said Coach Matt Anderson.
The Vikings hosted the individual and doubles district Monday at Luther College. Friday, May 12, Decorah will host the first and second rounds of team substate action. Teams competing Friday include Hampton-Dumont-CAL, Osage and Iowa Falls Alden. The substate final will take play Wednesday, May 17, at a site to be determined. Teams on the other side of the Class 1A Substate 2 bracket include Aplington-Parkersburg, Columbus Catholic, Clear Lake and Webster City.
Decorah 8, Columbus 1
Singles: No. 1 Daniel Skrade (Decorah) defeated Patrick Underwood (Columbus) 6-0, 6-2; No. 2 Landon Baker (Decorah) defeated Ryan Weber (Columbus) 6-1, 6-2; No. 3 Michael Njus (Decorah) defeated Aiden Nibbelink (Columbus) 6-1, 6-2; No. 4 Seth Bolson (Decorah) defeated Austin Knutson (Columbus) 6-0, 6-0; No. 5 Carter Kowitz (Decorah) defeated Jose Rodriguez-Mysak (Columbus) 6-4, 6-3; No. 6 Columbus forfeited
Doubles: No. 1 Liam Chamberlain/Aidan Nalean-Carlson (Decorah) was defeated by Underwood/Weber (Columbus) 6-4, 1-6, 10-7; No. 2 Alex McGohan/Leander Buettner (Decorah) defeated Nibbelink/Knutson (Columbus) 6-0, 6-0; No. 3 Columbus forfeited
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