LCHS Boys Tennis Has Best Showing

 

[April 25, 2023] 

Despite cold and very windy conditions, Lincoln’s last season Letter winners had excellent results for their tennis team in Springfield’s JD Sinnock Tournament this weekend.

At #1 Singles, Owen Roemer battled through three tie-break matches and took the third place medal.

Owen Roemer (left) and Nate Stuckey

After a tie-break first set in his final match, Nate Stuckey worked his way back from love-3 down and took six games in a row to take home first place medal at #2 Singles.

The team of Aidan Craine and Riley Freitag took fourth place in #1 Doubles, barely missing third place in a tiebreak.

“These players fought through tough weather conditions and long waits during the tournament. “Fight” and “battle” were the words of the days both Friday and Saturday.

"They took on their opponents and adjusted as needed. I saw excellent decision-making and shot-making this weekend by our players. It’s great to see their improvement and yes, I am proud of them,” commented Coach Jan Dickerson. “This is by far the best showing from Lincoln at the Sinnock Tournament.”

Lincoln also earned an extra point from the #2 Doubles of Alex Steffens and James Brewer in the Consolation draw. Newly teamed-up at #3 Doubles, Soren Aukamp and Eli Roemer were narrowly defeated 6-4, 6-4 by their finalist opponents from Springfield High.

As of this writing, team point totals were not available.

Schools involved were Glenwood Chatham, Jacksonville, Lincoln, Maroa-Forsythe, Mascoutah, Peoria Richwoods, Springfield HS, and Sacred Heart-Griffin.

[Janice Dickerson]