GLENSIDE, Pa. - Arcadia edged out Lebanon Valley in its men's tennis season opener, taking a closely-contested 5-4 decision.
The Dutchmen picked up a 2-0 lead after doubles thanks to wins at Nos. 2 and 3, then captured Nos. 1 and 2 singles, but strong singles play at the bottom of Arcadia's ladder sealed the win for the Knights.
Jordan Shankroff took over as LVC's No. 1 and came back to beat Vincent Voulo 5-7, 6-1, 10-5, and
Brent Greco cruised 6-0, 6-3 over Alex Colton at No. 2 singles. In doubles,
Nick Jones and Greco won 8-3 at No. 2, and
Pat Jones and
Jordan Heavel were 8-4 winners at No. 3, the first win of Heavel's career.
LVC is back in action Sept. 27 when they host Penn College.
Singles competition1.
Jordan Shankroff (LVCM) def. Vincent Voulo (ARCADIA) 5-7, 6-1, 10-5
2.
Brent Greco (LVCM) def. Alex Colton (ARCADIA) 6-0, 6-3
3. Wesley Wei (ARCADIA) def.
Nick Jones (LVCM) 7-5, 6-0
4. Darren Stochmal (ARCADIA) def.
Jonathan Hastings (LVCM) 6-2, 6-4
5. Charles Poklikuha (ARCADIA) def.
Jordan Heavel (LVCM) 6-4, 6-3
6. Collin Boris (ARCADIA) def.
Frank Hullihen (LVCM) 7-5, 6-3
Doubles competition1. Vincent Voulo/Alex Colton (ARCADIA) def.
Jordan Shankroff/
Jonathan Hastings (LVCM) 8-3
2.
Nick Jones/
Brent Greco (LVCM) def. Wesley Wei/Simon Mohr (ARCADIA) 8-3
3.
Pat Jones/
Jordan Heavel (LVCM) def. Darren Stochmal/Charles Poklikuha (ARCADIA) 8-4