Columbus East Boys Tennis Falls to Hauser in Sectional Opener, Ernst Advances in Individual Play
By Dennis Pierce | Oct 3, 2024 7:31 AM
The Columbus East boys tennis team faced the Hauser Jets in the opening round of the IHSAA Sectional on Wednesday afternoon at Columbus North High School. Unfortunately, the Olympians (3-18) saw their season come to an end with a 4-1 defeat to the Jets. Despite the team loss, senior Tyler Ernst shined for the Olympians, winning his No. 1 singles match 6-4, 6-1. Ernst's victory allows him to advance in the individual tournament, extending his season. Match Results: -No. 1 Singles: Tyler Ernst (East) won 6-4, 6-1 - No. 2 Singles: Owen Kirk (East) lost 6-0, 6-3 - No. 3 Singles: Michael Reed (East) lost 6-2, 6-0 - No. 1 Doubles: Trevor Ernst / Micah Wettschurack (East) lost 6-1, 6-1 - No. 2 Doubles: Jonas Newell / Carson Hartsook (East) lost 6-0, 6-1 As the season concludes for Columbus East, the team would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to its seniors for their dedication and leadership throughout the year.