Joshua Tedford
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Joshua Tedford scored victories at No. 1 doubles with Gabriel Koonce, and a clean sweep at No. 1 singles, as Northwest defeated Holmes by a 7-2 final.

Men's Tennis Brian Lentz

Northwest Men Score Victory Against Holmes

Rangers to host Northeast for Sophomore Day on Wednesday

Box Score SENATOBIA - Northwest swept doubles competition and picked up singles victories from Joshua Tedford, Gabriel Koonce, Spencer Rios and Campbell Owens, as the Rangers defeated Holmes on Tuesday afternoon, 7-2.

It marked the second win of the season for Northwest, which improved to 2-10 on the season and 2-6 in the MACCC.

Northwest scored dominant victories in all three doubles matches, including an 8-1 win on court one from Koonce and Tedford. The duo of Dallas Lane and Gunner Pitt also picked up an 8-4 triumph at No. 3 doubles against Jordan Leech and Parker McLendon.

In singles competition, Tedford swept his opponent on court one with two shutout sets. Koonce also took a 6-0, 6-3 win at No. 2 singles against Garrett Myers, while Owens earned a three-set tiebreaker win at No. 5 singles, defeating Mason Speed by a 6-4, 5-7 [10-8] margin.

At No. 3 singles, Rios took a 7-6 (4), 6-3 victory against Jonathan Mitchell, while Pitt fell 6-1, 6-2 on court six to Jonah Lyons.

Northwest will close out the home portion of the regular season schedule on Wednesday, March 27 against Northeast. The Sophomore Day match will begin at 3 P.M., with sophomore recognition ceremonies scheduled for 2:30 P.M.


MARCH 26, 2024
MEN: Northwest 7, Holmes 2
Ranger Outdoor Complex (The ROC) /// Senatobia, Miss.


Men's Doubles
1. Gabriel Koonce/Joshua Tedford (NWCC) def. Paul Gaines/Jonathan Mitchell (HCC) 8-1
2. Campbell Owens/Spencer Rios (NWCC) def. Tradarius Robinson/Justice Worthy (HCC) 8-4
3. Dallas Lane/Gunner Pitt (NWCC) def. Jordan Leech/Parker McLendon (HCC) 8-4


Men's Singles
1. Joshua Tedford (NWCC) def. Justice Worthy (HCC) 6-0, 6-0
2. Gabriel Koonce (NWCC) def. Garrett Myers (HCC) 6-0, 6-3
3. Spencer Rios (NWCC) def. Jonathan Mitchell (HCC) 7-6(4), 6-3

4. Paul Gaines (HCC) def. Dallas Lane (NWCC) 6-3, 4-6 [10-6]
5. Campbell Owens (NWCC) def. Mason Speed (HCC) 6-4, 5-7 [10-8]
6. Jonah Lyons (HCC) def. Gunner Pitt (NWCC) 6-1, 6-2

Players Mentioned

Gabriel Koonce

Gabriel Koonce

6' 5"
Freshman
Joshua Tedford

Joshua Tedford

6' 0"
Freshman
Spencer Rios

Spencer Rios

6' 4"
Freshman
Campbell Owens

Campbell Owens

6' 1"
Freshman
Dallas Lane

Dallas Lane

6' 1"
Freshman
Gunner Pitt

Gunner Pitt

6' 1"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Gabriel Koonce

Gabriel Koonce

6' 5"
Freshman
Joshua Tedford

Joshua Tedford

6' 0"
Freshman
Spencer Rios

Spencer Rios

6' 4"
Freshman
Campbell Owens

Campbell Owens

6' 1"
Freshman
Dallas Lane

Dallas Lane

6' 1"
Freshman
Gunner Pitt

Gunner Pitt

6' 1"
Freshman