NK smashes Spartans in boys tennis

The North Kitsap High School boys tennis team took care of the Bainbridge Spartans 6-1 Sept. 7.

Bainbridge came into the match with many new faces while the Vikings saw their depth display its power.

NK’s Indigo Gallagher-Zapf faced Bainbridge’s Garner Hall in No. 1 singles. Gallagher-Zapf took an early lead in the first set before dropping a game. However, the Vikings dominated with a 6-1 victory. Gallagher-Zapf kept the momentum rolling in the second set with a 6-0 sweep.

NK’s Dayshawn Harper did not allow a single point against him when he faced Bainbridge’s Sam King, winning 6-0, 6-0. NK’s Kaiden Lancaster battled Bainbridge’s Austin Williams and controlled the first set 6-0. However, he dropped a few games before winning the second set 6-3.

Bainbridge’s lone win came from the top doubles squad. Aidan McLennan and Charlie Combs faced Vikings Grady DeVries and Spencer Gillespie. Although the games were close, Bainbridge won 6-2, 6-3.

NK’s Mason Chmielewski and Owen Wilkinson had an impressive performance, winning 6-0, 6-0 against Jasper Wittencarr and Brodie Lawrence.

Vikings Justin Gallant and Mason Repp handled Bainbridge’s Milo Quirindongo and Lincoln Figgins 6-1, 6-1.

Bainbridge’s final duo included London Matcho and Jaxon Maggio. They faced NK’s Matthew Tan and Aiden Reister and lost 6-1, 6-1 despite winning both of the first games.

Bainbridge’s Garner Hall struggles against North Kitsap.

Bainbridge’s Garner Hall struggles against North Kitsap.

Aidan McClennan and Charlie Combs capture the Spartans lone victory.

Aidan McClennan and Charlie Combs capture the Spartans lone victory.