In a clash of two teams seeking their first win of the season, it was the Bonney Lake Panthers who finally shook off the early-season struggles, securing a dominant 5-0 victory over the Spanaway Lake Sentinels on Tuesday. Both teams, new to the SPSL 4A division after moving up from the PCL 3A, had their sights set on making a mark, but it was the Panthers who put their stamp on the match under ideal tennis conditions—overcast skies typical of the Pacific Northwest.
Leading the charge for Bonney Lake was #1 singles player Gavin Orozco, who battled through illness to beat his opponent, Mark Fromming, 6-0, 6-1. Despite not feeling 100%, Orozco’s precision and resilience were evident from the start, as he controlled the tempo and cruised to a quick victory.
In #2 singles, Evan Lane followed suit, making quick work of Spanaway Lake’s Semaj Turner with a nearly identical line, 6-0, 6-1. Lane’s solid serving and groundstroke accuracy left Turner little room to counter, ensuring the Panthers stayed firmly in control of the match.
Bonney Lake’s #1 doubles team of Thomas Howard and Jarrett Sroka continued the theme of dominance, taking out Kylen Harrell and Wyatt Hammer 6-2, 6-0. The chemistry between Howard and Sroka was undeniable, as they effortlessly moved across the court, outmatching their opponents with quick reflexes and tactical placement.
The most hard-fought match of the day came at #2 doubles, where Adam Quinto and Cameron Munsch faced Spanaway Lake’s Suni Riem and Logan Johnson. While the opening set was tightly contested, Quinto and Munsch maintained their composure, pulling out a 6-4, 6-1 victory after a lengthy first set that showcased the grit and determination of both teams.
Rounding out the day was the #3 doubles pairing of Holden Mann and Jacob Acosta
, who delivered the most decisive result of the evening. In Acosta’s first varsity match, the duo steamrolled their opponents, Junior Maldonado and Ezra Fluger, with a lightning-quick 6-0, 6-0 finish. Acosta, called up to the varsity squad for this match, wasted no time making an impact, combining with Mann for the Panthers' only shutout.
The Panthers will look to carry that momentum into their next match, a home league showdown against South Kitsap on Thursday, September 19th.
For now, though, the Panthers can savor their breakthrough win, knowing they’ve taken the first step in what could be a defining season in the SPSL 4A.
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