From Coach Bob Long:
     Chillicothe (1-1) varsity boys' tennis team, lost to Marshall, 1-8, Tuesday at Danner Park . Gabe Poling had the lone Chillicothe win, with a hard fought 10-2 victory over Isaac Summers. In Nate McKiddy's tennis debut he lost to Gerritt Murphy, 2-10. Nate was able to keep Gerritt off balance, but unable to win a game from the more experienced player. Garrett Peterson was in every game, but lost to Jack Hemeyer, 4-10. Nathan Sims was able to get off to a good start against Marshall's John Hadley, but was unable to keep pace losing 2-10. Brandon Lamp lost 0-10 to the much more experienced Andrew Markes. Quentin Lewis fought hard throughout the match, but lost 1-10 to Jude Staley.
      In doubles the team of McKiddy and Poling lost 7-9 to Summers and Murphy. Tied at 7-7, the Chillicothe duo were fighting for pride, but was unable to pull it out. In the number 2 doubles match, Peterson and Sims lost 2-8 to Hemeyer and Hadley. In the final doubles match Lewis and Lamp didn't give in, but were defeated 2-8 by Markes and Staley
      The Hornets played competitively against a team that has a lot more experience. Gabe Poling continues to lead the team and won a match that was closer than the score indicates. Gabe just seems to win all of the important points. Nate McKiddy improves daily and as basketball fans know he has the quickest hands around. Garrett Peterson was also part of a closely fought contest.