CONKLIN – The young Norwich boys varsity tennis team had nigh hopes coming into the week, however, two matches later and a 6-1 thrashing from Susquehanna Valley has now landed the team at 0-2.

Out of the possible seven match points available on Wednesday, April 5, Norwich was only able to secure one – coming by way of the Tornado’s second doubles team. It was Jahlil Jones and Zac Marsh of Norwich who ensured Norwich avoided the shutout on Wednesday, when they dropped Sus. Valley’s Connor Gorman and Nick Merrell – having t push the match to a score of 7-5, and 7-5 to take the point.

Norwich saw three of the remaining six points fall to the wayside by way of straight set losses, all in the singles play.

Cody Jacobs defeated Norwich’s Zayn Harper at second singles, taking two sets from Harper for the 6-1, 6-2 win.

Third singles saw a slightly elevated matchup, however, the Sabers Dusty Root would eventually earn the win in straight sets over Joel Fazio by a score of 6-4, and 6-4.