The fifth-seeded Central boys tennis team fell 5-1 to fourth-seeded Oakville in a first-round match in the Class 2 District 1 team tournament Monday in suburban St. Louis.
The Tigers' lone victory came in No. 2 doubles, where Parker Outman and Alex Gentle posted a 9-7 victory.
Oakville advanced to play top-seeded Poplar Bluff in today's semifinals.
Central (1-12) will return to action in the Class 2 District 1 individual tournament Friday in Farmington.
Singles
1. C. Kalinowski def. Caleb Ambler 6-0, 6-3
2. M. Kalinowski def. Alex Gentle 6-0, 6-0
3. Thomas def. Bennett Kidd, 6-0, 6-0
Doubles
1. C. Kalinowski-M Kalinowski (O) def. Caleb Ambler/Spencer Kidd 8-0
2. Parker Outman/Alex Gentle (C) def. Thomas/Seyer 9-7
3. Kruger/King def. Bennett Kidd/Noah Orr 8-4
John Fennewald had 13 kills, eight digs and six assists to lead the Bulldogs to a three-set victory.
Austin Williams and Tyler Allen both finished with six kills for Notre Dame (19-7).
The Bulldogs will honor their seven seniors tonight in their final home match when they face Metro East Lutheran of Edwardsville, Illinois.
Jordan Nelson scored two second-half goals to lift the Indians to a road victory.
Haley Woodard and Lauren Welker each record an assist for Jackson (17-2-1).
Goalkeepers Sarah Blanton and Sam Snicker combined to post the shutout.
St. Vincent's Corin Carroll broke up a scoreless game two minutes before halftime and the Indians added a pair of goals in the second half in the road victory.
Faith Kapp scored three minutes into the second half, and Hannah Lukefahr struck 11 minutes later to build a 3-0 lead. Jenna Winkler assisted on the first two goals, while Courney Brown assisted on the latter.
Taylor Schwartzkopf netted a late goal for Farmington.
Brett Schario made four saves in goal for St. Vincent (12-9).
-- From staff reports
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