Chiefs tennis makes 'solid showing' in Spokane

by Miles Douglass<br>Herald Staff Writer
| May 6, 2008 9:00 PM

SPOKANE - The Moses Lake Chiefs traveled to Spokane to compete in the Inland Empire tennis tournament on Friday and Saturday. The tournament featured top players from Spokane, Connell, Mead, Chewelah, Clark Fork and Richland.

Moses Lake track coach Jon Wrigley was impressed by the team - they "did pretty well" and had a "solid showing," he said.

Adrian Juarez won the consolation bracket, a feat he's accomplished three times, each with different partners.

"He's pretty consistent at that position," Wrigley said.

Ben Nye of Moses Lake had a good day reaching the quarterfinals for the second straight season.

On the girls' side, Shari Pearson lost to Hanford 0-6, 0-6 in the first round. She was then defeated 2-6, 1-6 in the consolation bracket.

Rachel Goodrich lost to Lakeside 4-6, 6-4, 4-6. She won 6-1, 4-6, 6-1 in the consolation bracket. Goodrich then lost in the second round 3-6, 1-6.

Megan Frederick and Charleen Johnson won their preliminary match 6-0, 6-1. The pair then fell 4-6, 4-6 to a Gonzaga Prep team.

Rachel Korth and Rachel Hofstetter won their first round match 6-2, 6-3. They then lost in the second round to Colville 2-6, 3-6.

In mixed doubles Emily White and Danny Reis lost their first round match 0-6, 4-6 but turned around to win their first match in the consolation bracket 6-1, 6-1. The second round saw White and Reis win 6-3, 6-2. The pair then fell to University High 0-6, 4-6. They ended their day with a win over Connell 6-0, 6-2.

Doubles action saw Nanako Era and David Asfour defeat a team from Chewelah 6-1, 6-2 in the first round. They then were defeated by Richland 3-6, 2-6.

Tournament results

First round

1s - Andy Su v. Jared Vidano: 0-6, 1-6

2s - Paul Asfour v. Dustin Martinez: 6-3, 6-2

1d - Connor Lange/Ben Nye v. Sam Harris/TD Peterson: 6-2, 6-3

2d - Adrian Juarez/Derek McMains v. David Humphreys/Truls Sebbak: 2-6, 6-3, 0-6

1m - Danny Reis/Emily White v. A.J. Thomas/Lauren Thomas: 0-6, 4-6

2m - David Asfour/Nanako Era v. Amanda Bryant/Bryant: 6-1, 6-2

Consolation first round

1s - Andy Su v. KC Wolfe: 6-0, 6-1

2d - Adrian Juarez/Derek McMains v. Ryan Long/Francisco Villa: 6-1, 6-1

1m - Danny Reis/Emily White v. Alexis Rutz/Richard Wiltse: 6-1, 6-1

Second round

2s - Paul Asfour v. Taylor Dixon: 0-6, 3-6

1d - Connor Lange/Ben Nye v. Mike Martin/Thomas McMahon: 6-0, 4-6, 7-5

1m - David Asfour/Nanako Era v. Mikayla Kusuda/John Talbot: 3-6, 2-6

Consolation quarterfinals

1s - Andy Su v. Andy Reiner: 0-6, 1-6

2d - Adrian Juarez/Derek McMains v. Sebastian Ang/Will Zhao: 6-4, 6-3

1m - Danny Reis/Emily White v. Jace Hochwalt/Holly Wulczynski: 6-3, 6-2

Quarterfinals

1d - Connor Lange/Ben Nye v. Chris Martin/Zach Williams: 4-6, 3-6

Consolation semifinals

2d - Adrian Juarez/Derek McMains v. David Rhoads/Troy Slater: 6-0, 6-2

1m - Danny Reis/Emily White v. Dalton Crosby/Bianca Sanchez: 0-6, 4-6

Consolation seventh/eighth

1m - Danny Reis/Emily White v. Stephen Allman/Laurel Sanders: 6-0, 6-1

Consolation championship

2d - Adrian Juarez/Derek McMains v. Dan Benjamin/Travis Shriver: 6-2, 7-6 (5)