5/13/08

TIGERS GRAB LEAD AT NATIONAL TOURNEY
1st Place After Day-On in Plano, TX, with 8-points

PLANO, Texas.--Northeast Mississippi Community College's men's tennis team grabbed the day-one lead at the NJCAA Division III National Tournament in Plano, Texas, thanks to eight team points earned in singles and doubles matches on Monday, May 12.

In singles play, Chad Boren (Iuka) def. Jesus Roman of Rock Valley CC 6-4, 7-5. Later, Cole Jensen (Denver, CO) def. Joseph Deluca of Rhode Island CC 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, followed by Cade Wilkerson's (Booneville) victory over Larry King of Rock Valley CC 6-4, 6-2.

"I was extremely proud of my guys," said NEMCC tennis coach Ricky Smither. "We may not necessarily be the most talented team here, but these kids fight, and play with heart and that's all I can ask. The result right now is we're in the lead and having a great time out here in Texas."

Northeast won both of it's doubles matches on Monday, May 12. The Tigers continue play at the NJCAA D-III National Tournament on Tuesday, May 13.

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