Men's & Women's Tennis Drop Matches at Walsh

2/5/2023 3:16:00 PM | By: JCUSID

Felicity Kolb is one of several newcomers looking strong against D-II competition.

Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 NORTH CANTON, Ohio -- Early on in this spring portion of tennis season, the Blue Streaks are looking to challenge themselves.

As the wise adage goes, you want to face difficult competition early to be prepared for the pressure of the postseason. In that vein, the Blue Streaks took a quick trip to North Canton to face a stout Division II program in Walsh University Cavaliers.

The strong D-II talent won the day in the men's and women's matches vs. the stout D-III Blue Streaks. John Carroll lost to the Cavaliers in both the Saturday men's and women's battles, 7-0.

Full Results (women's)
Full Results (men's)

Kolb makes debut for Women's Tennis
Felicity Kolb made her varsity spring debut, starting the year at #1 doubles and #2 singles. The Benet Academy grad battled to a 6-1 defeat at the top doubles spot with star Mia Zivkovic, and then fought hard en route to a 6-3, 6-2 loss at the second doubles position.

Grad transfer Gimbel makes first appearance
Also on the women's side, Kaylyn Gimbel took the court for the first time this spring for the Blue Streaks. She opened the year at #2 doubles with Caroline Chandler in JCU's closest doubles loss (6-2). At #3 singles, the Findlay transfer fought to a 6-1, 6-1 defeat.

Markello magic brewing?
Anthony Markello almost pulled off an upset in his singles match. The East Aurora, New Yorker dropped a 6-3, 6-4 loss against a stout foe at #2 singles spot. The freshman is a name for Blue Streak fans to remember.

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