T-Wolves top Bulldogs in opener

COEUR d'ALENE — Cassidy Story won a 7-4 third set tie-breaker at No. 1 girls singles, registering the lone singles win as the Bulldogs lost 8-6 to 5A Lake City in a season-opening tennis dual on Wednesday at Lake City High School.

“Cassidy shook off the early season jitters and turned the match around with her steady ground game and penetrating cross-court winners,” said head coach Kent Anderson. “Winning a three-set tie-breaker was a great start to the season for Cassidy.”

The Bulldogs had better success in doubles, winning four of a possible six matches, including a strong performance by Michael Favor and Matthew Curtiss at No. 2 doubles.

“Michael and Matthew baffled their opponents with their outstanding speed on the court,” praised Anderson. “These two athletes have a huge upside.”

The Bulldog boys host Pullman on Saturday at 12:30 p.m., while the Bulldog girls hit the road. Washington doesn't have mixed doubles, instead playing four singles matches and three doubles matches for both boys and girls.

BOYS SINGLES — No. 1, Jack DuCoeur, LC, d. Patrick Rockwell, 6-1, 6-2. No. 2, Chris Vargas, LC, d. Logan Temple, 7-5, 6-1. No. 3, Clayton Hill, LC, d. Cory Diehl, 6-1, 6-3.

GIRLS SINGLES — No. 1, Cassidy Story, Spt, d. CC Cates, 4-6, 6-4 (7-4). No. 2, Sydney Jackson, LC, d. Alisha Livington, 6-2, 6-2. No. 3, Kailey Emmerson, LC, d. April Clark, 6-2, 6-2.

BOYS DOUBLES — No. 1 Sean Hoppe/Gunnar Stauning, LC, d. Jacob Jackson/Reilly Wolfe, 9-8 (7-5). No. 2, Matt Curtis/Michael Favor, Spt., d. Aaron McNee/Teague O'Shaunessy 8-4.

GIRLS DOUBLES — No. 1, Laney Search/Khloe Kyllonen, Spt, d. Bryce Martin/Elisa Jones, 8-5. No. 2, Caroline Suppiger/Violet Plummer, Spt, d. Ashleigh Gervais/Madison Morris, 8-3.

MIXED DOUBLES — No. 1, Jake Aguirre/Liz Paisley, Spt, d. Ben Edmonds/Katherine Devlin, 8-6. No. 2, Cade Smith/Arielle Myers, LC, d. Koen Connor/Alena Siefert, 8-6.