New Kent boys’ tennis swept by Lafayette in Bay Rivers opener

New Kent’s Sebastian Yates uses a forehand shot to return the ball over the net.

Robb Johnson photo

New Kent boys’ tennis team was swept by the visiting Lafayette Rams in Apr. 16 Bay Rivers District action.

Lafayette 9, New Kent 0

Singles: Jones (L) def. Davis (NK) 6-1, 6-0; Wright (L) def. Opett (NK) 6-0, 6-0; Vora (L) def. Holloway (NK) 6-0, 6-0; Stratton (L) def. Scott (NK) 6-0, 6-0; Ayers (L) def. Yates (NK) 6-0, 6-0; Highland (L) def. Sokolovic (NK) 6-1, 6-1.

Doubles: Jones/Wright (L) def. Davis/Opett (NK) 8-0; Vora/Brody Rubin (L) def. Holloway/Yates (NK) 8-2; Stratton/Ayers (L) def. Scott/Sokolovic (NK) 8-0.