Stanton Tennis At GSAC Tournament
Elks Win Over NNM
GLENDALE, Ariz. – The third-seeded Stanton men's tennis team made a loud statement in their return to Arizona, dominating sixth-seeded Northern New Mexico with a 4-0 sweep in the opening round of the GSAC Championships at the Paseo Racquet Center.
Doubles Dominance
Stanton wasted no time establishing control, quickly securing the doubles point to take a 1-0 lead.
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Yohann Molle and Achille Scattolin earned a win by default at the No. 3 spot.
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The duo of Oleksandr Kolesnychenko and Lemiel Taira delivered a flawless 6-0 performance at No. 1.
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Egor Pishchelev and Matthias Bigot matched that energy with another 6-0 shutout at the No. 2 position.
Singles Clinical Finish
The momentum carried directly into singles play, where Stanton efficiently closed the door on the Timberwolves:
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Default Wins: Sebastian Koster (No. 5) and Achille Scattolin (No. 6) picked up default victories to push the lead to 3-0.
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The Clincher: Egor Pishchelev provided the final blow at the No. 2 spot, dismantling Ja'Kwon Hill with a perfect 6-0, 6-0 victory to secure the match.
At the time the match was clinched, Stanton held leads or remained competitive in the unfinished matches featuring Kolesnychenko, Molle, and Bigot.
Up Next: The Semifinals
With the victory, Stanton advances to the semifinal round. They are scheduled to face the second-seeded Lewis-Clark State on Friday morning at 10 a.m. PT, with a spot in the championship final on the line.