Sandpoint falls to Moscow

SANDPOINT - Justin Vaughn and Mikka Nostdahl teamed up at No. 1 boys doubles for the first time, winning convincingly in straight sets as host Sandpoint fell to 4A tennis rival Moscow 7-5 at Travers Park and Lakeview Courts Friday. Vaughn recently returned from a knee injury and Nostdahl made the switch from singles.

Dustin Pierce won in straight sets for the other boys win during a match which started under a light rain before the sun came out and dried the courts. Jess Lindenberg won at No. 2 girls singles, and Ryan Williams and Piper Wahlin cruised to a straight set win at No. 1 mixed doubles. Head coach Jane Rockwell was just happy to get her kids on the court after a spate of recent cancellations.

“All in all I feel like court time has been our biggest drawback,” said Rockwell, lauding the play of Vaughn and Nostdahl. “I was impressed, they complimented each other's games.”

Sandpoint hosts Coeur d'Alene on Tuesday.

BOYS SINGLES - No. 1, Dustin Pierce, Spt, d. Chris Stinson, 6-1, 6-3. No. 2, Mark LaPoint, Mos, d. Mike Berg, 6-1, 6-0. No. 3, Kevin Hutchinson, Mos, d. Steven Gavin.

BOYS DOUBLES - No. 1, Justin Vaughn/Mikka Nostdahl, Spt, d. Tom Jennings/Shiler Adams, 6-2, 6-3. No. 2, Ryan Zimmer/Michael McGeehan, Mos, d. Cameron Hay/Nik Thorell, 6-0, 6-2.

GIRLS SINGLES - No. 1, Abby Helander, Spt, by forfeit. No. 2, Jess Lindenberg, Spt, d. Candice Filler, 7-5, 6-3. No. 3, Katie South, Mos, d. Bailey Merwin, 6-2, 7-5.

GIRLS DOUBLES - No. 1, Logan Levy/Maddie Dolny, Mos, d. Hailey Woodruff/Ashley Warrer, 6-2, 6-3. No. 2, Casey Dail/Katie Stinson, Mos, d. Reb Johnson/Alison Fister, 6-4, 7-6 (7-1).

MIXED DOUBLES - No. 1, Ryan Williams/Piper Wahlin, Spt, d. John/Allen, 6-2, 6-0. No. 2, Max Linderman/Story Donaldson, Mos, d. Dash Kamp/Justine Clawson, 6-4, 6-4.