FREDERICK, Md. - Lebanon Valley inched closer to a Commonwealth Conference playoff berth with a 6-3 win over Hood on Saturday.

The Dutchmen (7-7, 3-1 CC) can clinch a CC Tournament spot with a win against Albright in their make-up match on Sunday. The short-handed Blazers (5-8, 1-4 CC) had to default at two spots, giving LVC a chance to rest several starters in singles as they prepare for the final week of the regular season.

LVC led 3-0 after wins at Nos. 1 and 2 doubles as Jordan Shankroff/Nick Jones won 8-3 at No. 1 and Sam Calabria/Cody Manmiller won 8-4 at No. 2. Shankroff defeated Vladislav Sluchenkov 6-1, 6-3 at No. 1 singles, and Jonathan Hastings beat Philip Roedig 6-2, 6-1 at No. 3. LVC took default wins at No. 3 doubles (Heavel and Hastings) and at No. 6 singles for Frank Hullihen.

LVC heads to Albright Sunday at 1 p.m.
 

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Singles competition
1. Jordan Shankroff (LVCM) def. Vladislav Sluchenkov (HOOD) 6-1, 6-3
2. Alex Sexton (HOOD) def. Nick Jones (LVCM) 6-3, 6-2
3. Jonathan Hastings (LVCM) def. Philip Roedig (HOOD) 6-2, 6-1
4. Joe Benton (HOOD) def. Jordan Heavel (LVCM) 6-4, 6-2
5. Raymond Rivera (HOOD) def. Pat Jones (LVCM) 6-1, 6-2
6. Frank Hullihen (LVCM) def. No player (HOOD), by default

Doubles competition
1. Jordan Shankroff/Nick Jones (LVCM) def. Vladislav Sluchenkov/Alex Sexton (HOOD) 8-3
2. Sam Calabria/Cody Manmiller (LVCM) def. Philip Roedig/Joe Benton (HOOD) 8-4
3. Jordan Heavel/Jonathan Hastings (LVCM) def. No player/No player (HOOD), by default