Delta boys tennis goes back-to-back with regional championship win over Westfield
Delta boys tennis won a fierce battle with Westfield en route to an IHSAA regional championship. This time, No. 1 doubles proved to be the difference.
This tennis season has been different for Delta senior Tyce Dishman, whose doubles partner Aaron Elliott graduated and was replaced by sophomore Brandon Grubbs. Dishman and Grubbs admitted that they had to build a strong chemistry on the court throughout the season, which was tested in the Noblesville regional championship against Westfield's Charlie Juleen and Finn Ryan on October 7.
After losing the first game, Dishman acknowledged the slow start and trusted Grubbs to regain confidence. The No. 1 doubles match had many twists; the Eagles dropped 2-0 in the second set but rallied to win 6-4, forcing a third set. With wins in singles and doubles, Delta clinched the regional championship for the second year in a row.
Sophomore Jackson Darby and junior Roman Ashcraft won the No. 1 singles and No. 2 doubles matches, respectively. Delta advanced to the Homestead semi-state, facing No. 10 Penn on October 10.
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