New Kent boys’ tennis opens season with win

New Kent's Ethan Hanson delivers a forehand shot en route to winning his singles match.

Robb Johnson photo

New Kent’s boys’ tennis team defeated Colonial Heights 5-4 in their season opener. The Trojans begin their season with a 1-0 record.

New Kent 5, Colonial Heights 4

Singles: Hanson (NK) def. Moody (CH) 6-1, 6-1; Alexander (NK) def. Jackson (CH) 6-2, 6-0; Underhill (CH) def. Davis (NK) 6-3, 6-0; Walker (CH) def. Scott (NK) 6-2, 6-4; Hodges (NK) def. Yang (CH) 6-0, 6-4; Dong (CH) def. Yates (NK) 6-0, 6-1.

Doubles: Hanson/Alexander (NK) def. Moody/Jackson (CH) 8-2; Underhill/Walker (CH) def. Davis/Davis (NK) 8-1; Crooms/Hodges (NK) def. Yang/Dong (CH) 8-5.