Linsly, Morgantown win OVAC tennis titles

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Linsly boys' tennis team claimed the 'Small School' title at the OVAC Tennis Tournament, finishing with 11 points, narrowly defeating Cambridge, which scored 10 points. Coach Rebecca Upton expressed surprise at the win, noting that the team had to replace almost all players except for Andrew Hoang. The Linsly Cadets earned six points in boys’ doubles and five in singles play. In the 'big school' division, Morgantown edged out Dover, 24-22, with Max Chen and Larry Du both winning their singles matches 8-1. University’s Kalman Nagy secured the No.

1 Boys Singles title, defeating Gabe McDade-Povich in an 8-0 rout. The tournament faced interruptions due to rain, which required the boys' singles competition to be moved to Wheeling Park's Bubble. Linsly's victory marks their fourth consecutive title in the small school category, showcasing the team's resilience amidst challenges. The close finishes in both divisions highlight the competitive nature of the tournament.

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