SHS netters lose first match

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

SIKESTON -- The Sikeston tennis team got off to a rocky start Tuesday afternoon, losing to Marion, Ill. 7-0 in a rain-shortened match.

"The weather conditions were tough for both teams today," said Sikeston coach Russ Dial. "This was Marion's second match and they have an experienced team. I believe they adjusted much better to the windy conditions than we did. Our inexperience showed today."

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