WINONA LAKE – Grace College’s men’s tennis team stayed perfect on the year with a convincing 8-1 victory against Huntington on Thursday. The Lancers (3-0, 3-0 Crossroads League) used a dominant doubles lineup to power past the Foresters (1-4, 1-1 CL) at Miller Athletic Complex. “This was a very solid win against a tough lineup in Huntington. All three of our doubles teams played outstanding technical doubles, and I could not have been happier,” said Grace head coach Larry Schuh. “Caleb Yoder and Adam Yoder paired together for the first time for a win, and Danila was about as efficient as I have seen him. He is looking like one of the top players in the conference.” Danila Kurkulin and Ethan Grove teamed up for a quick 8-1 win at No. 1 doubles. Gabe Vervynckt and Uros Pajic pulled out a tough 8-6 victory at No. 2 doubles, and Caleb Yoder and Adam Yoder combined for an 8-5 win at No. 3 doubles – the first time the freshman duo had tag-teamed in doubles play. Kurkulin coasted to another win at No. 1 singles with a 6-2, 6-0 scoreline, and Ethan Grove came from behind in the second set to win in straight sets at No. 3 singles. Ricardo Bedon, Vervycnkt and Adam Yoder closed out the match with two-set victories at the No. 4, 5 and 6 singles spots. Yoder was especially impressive with a 6-1, 6-0 victory at No. 6 singles. The Lancers will play their third home match of the week on Saturday with a matchup against Spring Arbor at 1 p.m.
