Liz Frech seems to always look a little deeper than the final score when talking about her DP boys tennis team, and that was certainly the case in the Chargers’ 12-6 win over visiting Ventura Thursday, which was played in howling wind that sent the ball flying everywhere.
“When nature intervenes we learn a lot of lessons, particularly about having patience, rolling with the changing conditions and staying focused,” she said.
Sasha Gryaznov stayed focused enough to take down ranked-opponent Michael Lowe 6-3 in a big first-round match. Jack Kessel battled the wind on the upper courts and “painted the lines” to win his set 6-4.
Malcolm Sutton and Jake Roberts lost only four games en route to a 3-0 performance in doubles, while Peter Shao and Eric Katz won a pair.
Frech also expressed her appreciation for the Charger subs, who came in and tallied a total of four sets on the day..
“I appreciate those who subbed in today,” she said. “They had to wait for some time before playing, yet each one maintained a positive attitude and waited patiently.”
DP is now an impressive 11-2 overall and 5-1 in the Channel League, while Ventura falls to 5-6, 1-4.
DOS PUEBLOS 12, VENTURA 6
Singles — DP: Sasha Gryaznov 1-0, Richard Cheng 1-1, Austin Cano 2-1, Robert Laskin 1-1, Jack Kessel 1-0. V: Michael Lowe 2-1, Andrew Kunz 1-2, Brandon Bushnell 0-2, Josh Bracket 0-1.
Doubles — Andy Silverstein-Sean Simpson 1-2, Malcolm Sutton-Jake Roberts 3-0, Eric Zmolek-Peter Shao 0-1, Peter Shao-Eric Katz 2-0. V: Bobby Oldt-Andrew Laubacher 1-2, Jon Waxer-Ryan Maher 1-2, Parker Harris-Collin Masiel 1-2.
