HILLSBORO, Kan. – The Tabor College men's and women's tennis teams faced challenging conditions on Saturday, March 15, as they hosted Avila University. The Bluejays made the most of the opportunity, with the men's team dominating in a 7-0 sweep while the women's team continued to battle but fell short in a competitive matchup.

"The conditions today were less than favorable, but we tried to make the best of it," head coach Jeremy Nelson said. "Really proud of the way the guys focused on the task at hand and picked up their first conference win! Really happy for Alex Boljesic who picked up his first career singles win. On the ladies' side, I was proud of the way we fought and tried to keep improving despite the tough conditions. Next, we get a few days of much-needed rest before taking on a really talented Bethel squad next weekend."

Men's Results (Won 7-0)

Doubles:

• Ko Osuga and Ethan Kutz defeated D. Coen and C. Bjornstad, 6-0

• Peter Jost and Collin Branam defeated R. Davis and D. Lunn, 6-0

• Alexandre Boljesic and John Ferley won by default

Singles:

• Osuga defeated Coen, 6-1, 6-0

• Kutz defeated Bjornstad, 6-1, 6-1

• Boljesic defeated Davis, 6-2, 6-2

• Jost defeated Lunn, 6-0, 6-0

• Branam defeated A. Vangegrift, 6-0, 6-1

• Ferley won by default

Women's Results (Lost 1-6)

Doubles:

• Fiorella Villa and Allison Johnson lost to D. Jean-Louis and K. Bragaw, 1-6

• Piper Foegen and Margaret Bates lost to A. Chleboard and A. Healy, 0-6

• Cassidy Boyer and Sheridan Bussard won by default

Singles:

• Villa lost in extra play to Jean-Louis, 7-6, 6-7, 7-3

• Johnson lost to Bragaw, 0-6, 1-6

• Foegen lost to Healy, 2-6, 0-6

• Bates lost to Chleboard, 1-6, 0-6

• Boyer lost to K. Noris, 1-6, 0-6

• Bussard won by default

Looking Ahead

With their first conference win secured, the men's team looks to build on their momentum, while the women's team continues to focus on development and perseverance. The Bluejays will take a few days of well-earned rest before preparing for a tough matchup against Bethel College next weekend March 22nd. 

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Tabor College is a Christ-centered institution located in Hillsboro, Kansas. The Bluejays are members of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and compete in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC).