PORT ANGELES — Scott Snyder’s Cardiac Kids did it again! With their backs against the wall, the Port Angeles tennis team rallied behind some strong doubles play to pull out a hard-fought 4-3 victory over a good Sequim squad.
In singles, Port Angeles’ Sky Gelder defeated Tegon Kurtz, 6-1, 6-2.
Sequim’s Nathaniel Updike beat Teig Carlson, 7-6, 6-love, while the Wolves’ Isaac Lopez defeated Riley Brown, 6-3, 6-1.
In doubles, Sequim’s Bjorn Henrikson and Mason Rapelje defeated Brett Manson and Gagan Seera in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2.
But the Roughriders came through in the remaining three doubles matches.
Abe Brenkman and Alik Ross won 6-1, 6-3. Jacob Oberly and Maverick Williams picked up a 6-2, 6-3 victory.
And in the deciding match, Levi Simoneau and Logan French defeated Parker Decker and Van Johnson, 6-2, 3-6, and 10-6 in the tiebreaker, giving Port Angeles the 4-3 team victory.
IN GIRLS SOCCER…
The Sequim Wolves face a major test tonight when they host Bainbridge.
The young Wolves deserve plenty of credit for rallying from a two-goal deficit to earn a 2-2 tie against North Mason. But Sequim needed a win to keep pace with North Kitsap in the league standings.
Following tonight’s matchup, the Wolves travel to Port Angeles Thursday for their rivalry showdown with the Roughriders.
Meanwhile, Port Angeles looks to continue its success against North Kitsap tonight. The Riders beat the Vikings twice in three meetings last season and would like to create some separation between themselves, Bainbridge and the rest of the league.
The 5-1-and-1 Roughriders have developed a dangerous scoring trio.
Emma Desjardins has 30 career goals, Mariah Traband has 23, and Lilly Anne Lancaster has 16. Traband also leads the group with an impressive 19 career assists.
Tonight’s Port Angeles-North Kitsap matchup will be broadcast live on KONP Newsradio and streamed at myclallamcounty.com.
The Dan Horton Coaches Show begins at 6:15, followed by our pregame show at 6:30, featuring Roughrider senior Addy Fox and junior Lilly Anne Lancaster.
Kickoff is set for 7 o’clock, with Oly Archibald and Robert Grove calling the action.
Roughrider senior midfielder Addy Fox will look to create scoring opportunities against North Kitsap tonight.
Roughrider junior Maddie Walton will look to shut down the Vikings’ offense tonight.
Roughrider junior forward Mariah Traband has 19 career assists.
ELSEWHERE ON TODAY’S PREP SCHEDULE…
In boys tennis, Port Angeles travels to North Mason, while Sequim visits Bremerton. Both matches begin at 4 o’clock.
And in volleyball, North Kitsap visits Port Angeles, while Sequim travels to Bainbridge. Both matches get underway at 6:30.