Jackson Foster sets up for a forehand on Tuesday. Foster swept three sets with doubles partner Jackson Mann. (Evan Lincoln Photo)
Seniors Jackson Foster and Jackson Mann played doubles together for the first time with good results, but San Marcos’ boys tennis team fell to Valencia 11-7 on Tuesday in the Royals’ season opener.
Mann and Foster won their three sets 7-6(5), 6-4, 6-0.
“Jackson and Jackson played more confidently as the match progressed and showed great senior leadership,” Bradley said. “They made a high percentage of their first serves in their final two sets which allowed them to finish off easy points at the net.”
Petar Jivkov claimed San Marcos’ only sets in singles by winning two of his three. Nik Kilpelainen and Garrett Timmons won two of three win doubles.
Valencia improves to 2-0 while San Marcos is 0-1.
Weather permitting, the Royals host Camarillo on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m.
VALENCIA 11, SAN MARCOS 7
SM Singles – Petar Jivkov 2-1, Travis Enholm 0-3, Adam Smith 0-3. V Singles – JR Macalutas 3-0, Tayven Townsend 2-1, Chris Pope 2-1.
SM Doubles – Jackson Foster-Jackson Mann 3-0, Nik Kilpelainen-Garrett Timmons 2-1, Parker Funk-Garrett Hazarian 0-3. V Doubles – Anders Janssen-Joey Fernicola 2-1, John Schmidt-Cameron Braun 1-2, Russell del Rosario-Rhonit Ghost 1-2.
