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September 21, 2012

H.S. ROUNDUP: Devils take HHC tennis title for first time since 2009

By GREG MENGELT greg.mengelt@newsandtribune.com

> SOUTHERN INDIANA — Jeffersonville won its second Hoosier Hills Conference title in four years with a 4-1 victory over Columbus East on Friday.

“Columbus East had only lost twice all year, so this was definitely a good win,” Jeff coach Mark Reilly said. “Hoepfully this gives us some meomentum going into sectional week.”

Jeff (13-2) hosts Borden on Monday on Senior Night. The Red Devils host a sectional with the semifinals on Wednesday and a champion crowned on Thursday. Jeff has won five straight sectional crowns.

On Friday, Jordy Rigsby defeated a strong East sophomore, Seth Meyers, 6-1 and 6-2. The match lasted only 45 minutes.

“That got us going off in the right direction,” Reilly said. “That set the tone for us. Jordy is very quick. Seth is a great defensive guy, but Jordy was able to not give him any easy points. That was a good win by Jordy.”

Austin Hunt defeated Jonathan James at No. 2 singles, 6-2 and 7-5.

Freshmen were responsible for the Red Devils’ other two wins. Brock Winchell defeated Jo Jo Woolwine, 6-4, 6-3 at No. 3 singles and the combo of Jack Reilly and Sam Coward beat Conner Jensen and Naveen Menon 7-5 in each set.

“Brock has been very strong at the 3 for us,” Coach Reilly said. “These freshmen have been a great attribute toward our team. They’re not playing like freshmen right now.”

• Bulldogs take third in HHC: New Albany defeated Madison 4-1 in the consolation match of the HHC. The Bulldogs swept the doubles matches and Kyle Landrum and Arvind Dhanapal won at No. 1 and No. 2 singles, respectively.

NEXT: New Albany at Silver Creek, Monday.

• Generals fall 3-2 to Scottsburg: Austin Johnson and Adam Bryant won for Clarksville, but the Generals fell 3-2 to Scottsburg in Mid-Southern Conference action Thursday. Johnson defeated Brandon Boswell 6-2, 6-1 at No. 1 singles and Bryant beat Logan Amburgey 7-5, 6-4 at No. 2 singles.

NEXT: Clarksville at Jeffersonville Sectional, Wednesday.

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