Purple Eagles best Panthers in N-O opener

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 10 April 2024 at 7:26 pm

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Leo Bolton, left, manned the first singles spot and Mark Ames the second singles position for Albion this afternoon as the Purple Eagles downed visiting Newfane in the Niagara-Orleans League season opener.

Albion downed visiting Newfane 4-1 in the Niagara-Orleans League tennis opener this afternoon.

The Purple Eagles swept the three doubles matches with victories by the duos of Jordan Marshall – Landon Graybill, Jason Anstey – Oliver Beach and Joel Slack – Jackie Santiago-Garcia.

Albion also got a win at second singles by Mark Ames.

Newfane’s Luke Gunby took the first singles match.

In the other N-O openers, Wilson downed Roy-Hart 4-1 and defending champion Akron swept the three doubles matches to edge Barker 3-2. Akron also downed Wilson 3-2 on Tuesday.