Itawamba edges Co-Lin 5-4

WESSON – The Itawamba Community College Indians edged past the No. 19 Co-Lin Wolfpack 5-4 in tennis action on Friday. The Indians two of three doubles and three singles matches.

"Sebastian looked sharp at No. 1 singles and doubles.," said Coach Brenda Smith. "Itawamba always puts a strong, well-coached team on the court. It's always fun to play a team like that."

In doubles action, No. 1 Sebastian Osorio and Juan Pablo Pinilla defeated David Garcia and Russell Applewhite 8-3.

In singles action, No. 1 Osorio beat Garcia 6-1, 6-1 and Pinilla defeated Blissard 6-4, 6-2 at No. 2. At No. 3, Case took care of Valadez 6-3, 6-4.

The Wolfpack finish the regular season 9-3 and will play in the MACJC State Tournament next week.

Doubles:

No. 1        Osorio- Pinilla (CL) def. Garcia-Applewhite (ICC) 8-3

No. 2        Blissard-Crotts (ICC) def. Case-Wyatt (CL) 8-6

No. 3        Valadez-Gregory (ICC) def. Harrell-Ishee (CL) 9-7

Singles:

No. 1        Sebastian Osorio (CL) def. David Garcia (ICC) 6-1, 6-1

No. 2        Juan Pablo Pinilla (CL) def. Ezra Blissard (ICC) 6-4, 6-2

No. 3        Tripp Case (CL) def. Roberto Valadez (ICC) 6-3, 6-4

No. 4        Blake Gregory (ICC) def. Braden Ishee (CL) 7-5, 6-2

No. 5        Michael Crotts (ICC) def. Tripp Wyatt (CL) 6-1, 6-4

No. 6        Russell Applewhite (ICC) def. Sebastian Harrell (CL) 6-2, 6-4