The East Central Community College Warrior tennis team grabbed a key MACCC win over Itawamba over the weekend, before falling to Meridian at home on Tuesday evening. The split matches moved the Warriors to 10-7 overall and to 8-6 in MACCC play on the year. 

"Our match at ICC was a big team win for us and gave us some momentum," said ECCC head coach Jay Pacelli. "We had some chances in a few points against Meridian and strong play from Kaleb Parish as he was responsible for both of our points. He really dug down deep and played great tennis. We are ready to turn the page and take on Gulf Coast."

Doubles vs Itawamba

1. Dominik Simunovic/Joseph Fletcher def. Russell Moorman/Joao Pedro Mendes, 8-3

2. Rhonzo Olaechea/Houston Walker def. Ian Gordon/Orren Ladner, 9-7

3. Samuel Turner/Kaleb Parish def. Sam Morgan/Stroud Mills, 8-1

Singles vs Itawamba

1. Dominik Simunovic def. Joao Pedro Mendes, 6-3, 7-5

2. Joseph Fletcher def. Rhonzo Olaechea, 6-1, 6-0

3. Russell Moorman def. Orren Ladner, 4-6, 6-4 (10-7)

4. Houston Walker def. Ian Gordon, 6-4, 6-2 

5. Kaleb Parish def. Sam Morgan, 7-5, 6-3

6. Luke Sanders def. Jackson Feather, 6-2, 6-0

Doubles vs Meridian

1. Anton Sarunic/Sebastion Hernandez def. Dominik Simunovic/Joseph Fletcher, 8-5

2. William McCullough/Colin Hartman def. Ian Gordon/Orren Ladner, 8-3

3. Samuel Turner/Kaleb Parish def. Parker Chaney/Parker Lyons, 8-3

Singles vs Meridian

1. Anton Sarunic def. Dominik Simunovic, 6-2, 6-2 

2. Sebastion Hernandez def. Joseph Fletcher, 7-5, 7-6 (7)

3. Colin Hartman def. Orren Ladner, 7-6 (7), 6-1

4. Will McCullough def. Steed Springfield, 6-1, 6-1

5. Parker Lyons def. Ian Gordon, 6-2, 6-1

6. Kaleb Parish def. Parker Cheney, 7-5, 7-5

Up Next

The Warriors are back in action this Friday, April 1 for sophomore day against Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Fans can watch select matches live at www.eccclive.com/gold.