LUDINGTON – The annual conference tennis tournament took place yesterday, October 2. Ludington finished the tournament in first place with 31 points, followed by Whitehall and North Muskegon with 27 points apiece.
Final standings: Ludington – 31, Whitehall – 27, North Muskegon 27, West Michigan Christian – 26, Grant – 7.
Here is how the championship matches played out among all eight flights.
Singles
No. 1 – Oliver Kolb, Ludington, def. Luke Hall, North Muskegon, 2-0, 2-0.
No. 2 – Ryan Higley, Ludington, def. Kaden Bartolameolli, North Muskegon, 2-6, 6-1, 10-4.
No. 3 – Tyler Keillor, Ludington, def. Evan Schuitema, Whitehall, 6-2, 6-0.
No. 4 – Ryder Saya, Ludington, def. Luke Toebe, North Muskegon, 6-0, 6-0.
Doubles
No. 1 – Ian Sampson and Patrick Cole, Whitehall, def. Logan Stack and Carter Mieler, North Muskegon, 6-3, 6-4.
No. 2 – Kylan Nielsen and Zach Rumley, North Muskegon, def. Nathan Clausing and Zach Weare, Muskegon Western Michigan Christian, 7-5, 4-6, 10-6.
No. 3 – Tyler Albrecht and Landon Killips, Ludington, def. Elijah Roberge and Evan Thomas, Whitehall, 6-4, 3-6, 14-12.
No. 4 – Cole Huizinga and Noah Van Woerkum, Muskegon Western Michigan Christian, def. Remington Whelpley and Adam Sikkenga, Whitehall, 7-6 (2), 7-6 (4).
Post Tournament Review
Ludington Orioles (6-4-0)
The Ludington Orioles are heading into the regional tournament with a solid 6-4-0 record. They are set to travel to Big Rapids on Friday, October 11th, to compete in the MHSAA Regional 18 bracket. The Orioles have shown resilience throughout the season, and their experience will be crucial as they face tough competition in the regional playoffs. With strong performances from their key players, Ludington is aiming to make a deep run in the tournament.
West Michigan Christian Crusaders (5-3-1)
The Crusaders from West Michigan Christian wrap up their season with a 5-3-1 record and are looking to turn up the heat in the MHSAA Regional 23 bracket on Thursday, October 10th. The team has shown improvement throughout the season and will be looking to capitalize on their momentum.
Whitehall Vikings (8-6-1)
Post-conference tournament, the Whitehall Vikings sit at 8-6-1, reflecting a strong finish to their regular season. They will also compete in the MHSAA Regional 23 bracket on October 10th. With their attacking style and defensive strategies coming together, the Vikings are poised to make a statement in the playoffs. Their experience in high-pressure situations could give them the edge they need.
North Muskegon Norse (11-4-2)
The North Muskegon Norse have had an impressive regular season, boasting an 11-4-2 record. They will join their regional rivals in the MHSAA Regional 23 bracket on October 10th. They aim to leverage their successful season to advance further in the tournament.
Grant Tigers (0-9-2)
While the Grant Tigers have faced challenges this season, finishing with a 0-9-2 record, they will still compete in the MHSAA Regional 23 bracket on October 10th. Every match is an opportunity for growth, and the Tigers are determined to showcase their skills and resilience. They aim to end the season on a positive note, regardless of the outcomes.
