Churubusco Preview

Details: September 10, 2009 at 4:30 PM. To be played at Bethany Christian High School.

Last Season Review: In the 2008 season, this was a match that was particularly memorable, mostly because Jonny Shenk got to play on a singles only court, with no doubles' alleys. The match itself was not overly exciting. The Eagles forfeited the #2 doubles position, and the only thing of note was that Luke Hostetter was significantly pressed at #1 singles, with almost every game going to deuce, but still prevailed 6-1, 6-1.

Churubusco Details: I've only seen one score this year, and what it tells me is that the Eagles have taken their best two players and teamed them at #1 doubles. And that team is very good. They defeated Fairfield at the #1 doubles position. However, the other three positions were all lost 6-0, 6-0. So there is little strength outside of #1 doubles, and they are already forfeiting one position (#3 singles).

Bethany Christian Details: We have not played since last Saturday, when we defeated Triton 3-2. The Westview match got rained out last night, and so we move on toward the weekend with only one day of hitting since our Friday match. It's a weird stretch in our schedule, but hopefully we'll come out of it okay.

Projected Matchups:
#1S - Ben Mast (BC) vs. Jesse Lich (C)
#2S - Russell Klassen (BC) vs. Andrew Biddle (C)
#3S - Default to Bethany Christian
#1D - Mikey Kelly/Seth Krabill (BC) vs. Alex McDowell/Ryan Mey (C)
#2D - Kyle Miller/Austin Loucks (BC) vs. Grant Stephen/Brandon Wormcastle (C)

Outlook: This is a match that we should win, but we won't necessarily win every position. Their #1 doubles is strong, and will provide a stiff test for whoever we decide to play there. At the other matches, Jonny Shenk defeated Jesse Lich 6-2, 6-0 last year, and the other players are new, so I don't exactly know what to expect. I hope it is an enjoyable match!