February 25, 2022
The No. 23 East Central Community College Warriors ended a three-match losing skid on Thursday night, February 24, with a stellar 7-2 win over the No. 22 Itawamba Indians.
"Quality victory for our men," said ECCC head coach Jay Pacelli. "This win started with our improved doubles play. Dominik [Simunovic], Joseph [Fletcher], Orren [Ladner], and Kaleb [Parrish] flexed their muscles in singles play as well. Hopefully, this is a sign of things to come!"
ECCC swept the doubles courts before grabbing four key wins in singles action.
With the win, the Warriors improved to 3-4 on the season.
Doubles
1. Dominik Simunovic/Joseph Fletcher def. Russell Moorman/Joao Pedro Mendes, 8-6
2. Ian Gordon/Orren Ladner def. Rhonzo Olaechea/Houston Walker, 8-3
3. Samuel Turner/Kaleb Parish def. Sam Morgan/Stroud Mills, 8-3
Singles
1. Dominik Simunovic def. Joao Pedro Mendes, 6-0, 6-0
2. Joseph Fletcher def. Rhonzo Olaechea, 6-2, 6-0
3. Orren Ladner def. Russell Moorman, 6-0, 7-6
4. Houston Walker def. Garrett Crimm, 6-1, 6-1
5. Sam Morgan def. Steed Springfield, 6-3, 6-3
6. Kaleb Parish def. Stroud Mills, 6-2, 6-3
Up Next
The Warriors travel to Jackson on Friday, February 25 to face the Belhaven Blazers at 2:30 p.m.
