INDEPENDENCE — Iola High’s tennis opened the 2013 season on the right foot Tuesday.
Each of the Mustang competitors picked up at least one win.
Iola took third among five teams, head coach Lyle Kern reported. Other schools participating were Pittsburg, Chanute, Fort Scott and the hosts from Independence.
In singles action, freshman Tyler Heinrich went 2-2 on the day, while senior Jordan Strickler went 1-3.
The doubles team of junior Bryan Mueller and Colby Works went 2-2. The tandem of senior Stephen McDonald and freshman Mason Key went 1-3.
“We did well,” Kern said. “We need some improvement in areas, but I was pleased.”
The Mustangs get right back into action at 3 p.m. Thursday with a home meet against Independence, Columbus and Parsons.
The match is the only home competition of the season for Iola.
IHS tennis season opens
