WINDSOR – Norwich’s fourth singles man, first doubles and second doubles all remain undefeated on the season as the Purple take down a rebuilding Windsor Black Knights team, 6-1.
Matt Giglio, the Tornado fourth on the singles side, won in straight sets once again, taking down Windsor’s Angelo Sacco 6-0 in both sets. Giglio has not lost a set played in the four matches played this season.
Austin Benenati and Nathan Christopherson also have not lost a match this season as they topped Riley Salt and Reid Schmidt of the Black Knights, 6-2 and 6-0 Wednesday afternoon. Only one match recorded a set loss for the first doubles team of Norwich.
Following in their foot steps is the duo of Carson Maynard and Zac Marsh. On Wednesday, Maynard and Marsh blanked Robert Bove and Tyler Hulbert in two sets played. The second double of the Purple Tornado team is currently 8-1 in sets played this year while being 4-0 in match record.
Earning his first win of the season was Norwich’s Zayn Harper at second singles. Beating Alejandro Chavarria in straight sets, Harper earned the fourth point for the Tornado, the point that secured the match win.
“We played well considering the conditions and how much court time we have had,” said Norwich head coach John Stewart. “I can’t remember a colder start to a season.”
Norwich is on the road on Friday as they face Chenango Valley. Match time is scheduled for 4 p.m.
With a win Friday afternoon, Norwich will take the top spot in their division.
Norwich 6, Windsor 1
Singles: Zach Burpee (W) def. Josiah Shaver 6-1, 6-2; Zayn Harper (N) def. Alejandro Chavarria 6-2, 6-2; Joel Fazio (N) def. Hunter Moran 6-3, 6-1; Matt Giglio (N) def. Angelo Sacco 6-0, 6-0.
Doubles: Nathan Christopherson/Austin Benenati (N) def. Reid Schmidt/Riley Salt 6-2, 6-0; Carson Maynard/Zac Marsh (N) def. Tyler Hulbert/Robert Bove 6-0, 6-0; Jahlil Jones/Jonathan Ryan (N) def. Aidan Kapuchinksy/J. Caleb Kulon 6-2, 6-2.
Records: Norwich 3-1; Windsor 0-3.