Luverne tennis continues hot start to season with victory over Worthington

The Luverne tennis players continued their hot start to the season on Thursday, April 22, by defeating the Worthington Trojans 5-2 in Luverne. With the match victory the Cardinals improved to 6-0 on the season.
“The players' attitudes tell the whole story,” Luverne head coach Lucas Larson said. “They hold themselves accountable and put in the work that fosters success. I could not have asked for a better group of leaders on the squad.”
Pierce Cunningham, Luverne’s No. 1 singles player, didn’t lose a set in his match. He defeated Alec Langerud 6-0 and 6-0.
Griffen Jarchow defeated Benjamin Schrieber 6-1 in the first set. Jarchow won the second set 6-0 to pick up the match victory.
“The higher-ranked players have plenty of experience, which helps the younger players learn the game,” Jarchow said.
“It also helps that we get along well as a team and enjoy each other. It makes coming to practice each day something we look forward to and enjoy.”
In doubles action Blake Frahm and Ben Jarchow defeated David Sternke and  Devin Kaddee in straight sets.
The duo of Jayson Rops and John Miller defeated Tyson Henkels and Quentin Burns. Rops and Miller won the first set 7-5 and then won the second set 6-0 to pick up the match victory.
Ethan Nath and Logan Ommen defeated Alex Mazariegos and Kevin Le in the first set 6-0. The duo then won the second set 7-6.
“Another big factor for our success has been the depth we have in our lower doubles,” Larson said. “They have given us some key performances when we needed them to.”
The Cardinals will be back in action on Tuesday, April 27, when they welcome St. James to Luverne.