RHS netters rise to Terry’s challenge
Richmond coach Brett Terry issued a challenge to his varsity boys tennis team before Monday’s home dual with Knob Noster.
“(The) last time we played (them), it was 5-4,” Terry recalled. “So I said, ‘Hey, … let’s at least try to win six matches this time or maybe … seven.’” They won seven. The Spartans won five of the six singles matches en route to getting the Missouri River Valley Conference (MRVC)-East Division victory at Maurice Roberts Park, including a win by forfeit. Winners included seniors Marqus Owens and Gabe Baker. Owens cruised past Micah Brittain 8-0 in the No. 3 match.
Serving was key to the victory, according to Owens. “They were going … in the right spot,” Owens said. “I was hitting them hard, getting some aces.”
Baker defeated Noah Schoepke 8-2. “I feel like I had some success here, but also, I made a lot of errors at the same time. … My serving was pretty … (good), but my forehands could’ve been better,” Baker commented. “I feel like I was not hitting the ball…