Top seeds advance as Maine high school tennis shifts venues
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Waterville — Players continued to acclimate to Colby College's indoor courts on Friday during first-round matches of Maine's singles and doubles state tournaments, with Lincoln Academy's Claus Hinck defeating Garrett White 6-0, 6-2 and earning a Saturday match against top-seeded Matt Morneault; other first-round matches and court adjustments shaped play.
Waterville — Players continued to acclimate to Colby College's indoor courts on Friday during first-round matches of Maine's singles and doubles state tournaments, with Lincoln Academy's Claus Hinck defeating Garrett White 6-0, 6-2 and earning a Saturday match against top-seeded Matt Morneault; other first-round matches and court adjustments shaped play.
Lewiston — After two indoor days, play moved Saturday to Bates College's outdoor courts and to Edward Little High School for doubles, where top seeds Matt Morneault and Emily Winkler advanced in singles and Falmouth's seeded doubles teams reached semifinals; tournament organizers scheduled second-round, round-of-16, and semifinal matches for Saturday and Sunday respectively.
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Timeline
- 1. Initial days: Early rounds played indoors at Colby College due to weather.
- 2. Friday: Claus Hinck (Lincoln Academy) defeated Garrett White 6-0, 6-2 and prepared to face top seed Matt Morneault.
- 3. Saturday: Play moved outdoors to Bates College for second-round and round-of-16 singles matches.
- 4. Saturday: Doubles competition moved to Edward Little High School; Falmouth doubles advanced to semifinals.
- 5. Sunday: Semifinals and remaining final qualification matches scheduled to conclude the tournaments.
Why it matters
This isn't just about sports. It's about community spirit and supporting local talent. If you're in Maine, consider catching a match. You'll witness the dedication and skill of these young athletes firsthand.
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