PITTSBURG — Iola High’s tennis team continues to show growth as the season progresses.
The Mustangs traveled to Pittsburg Tuesday to face a number of faces, both new and old.
Riccardo Barbarossa captured third place in No. 1 singles, dropping his only match, 8-6, to a powerful player from Bishop Miege, Iola head coach Chris Belknap said.
Sam Fager, meanwhile, continues to make strides in No. 2 singles action, going 1-2.
“Sam is really good at matching his opponent and keeping the games very close,” Belknap said.
Landon Carson and Patrick Weaver also went 1-2, including dropping a thrilling 8-6 decision to a pair from Chanute.
“Their playing has improved,” Belknap said, as illustrated by the duo’s work against Chanute’s powerful serves.
“Both Landon and Patrick have begun handling them like normal serves,” a pivotal mark in their development, Belknap said.
“Overall, it was a very good day of tennis,” he said. “And we are all thankful for less wind.”
