Despite wins, Outlaws defeated

Ben Fullhart (No. 1 singles) and Jared Schneider (No. 3 singles) won their matches as did the No. 1 duo, Luke Gnos and Colby Gilmore, but the Outlaws could not quite overcome Cascade last week at Black Butte Ranch.

Fullhart easily won his match over Dennis Reaton in two sets with scores of 6-3, 6-0. Reaton was a dangerous opponent because of his consistency, but Fullhart played smart to win the match.

Schneider defeated Bruce Roller 7-5, 6-2.

"Jared improved his topspin which helped keep the ball in, and he played consistent in his shots," said Coach Tosello.

In doubles, Gnos and Gilmore defeated Sam Selander and Tyler Harris 7-5, 6-2.

Andy Thomas (No. 4 singles) lost his match to Truman Clark. In the first set Thomas lost 6-7 (4-7 in the tie break), 6-2, 6-7 (3-7 in the tie break) but Coach Tosello was very pleased with Thomas' play.

"Andy raised his game against a very good opponent, and even though he won six games in all three sets, he lost the match."

The No. 4 doubles team, Max VanDiest and Trevor Bulman-Jutte, also put up great effort in their match. The team fell 4-6, 6-3, 6-7 (5-7) to Sean Nott and Eric Rentor. In the third set Max and Trevor were up 5-2 but lost 5-7 in a hard-fought tie break.

The Outlaws' top singles and doubles teams will compete at the Madras Tournament on Saturday, April 10.