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Men's Tennis Layton Jackson

Blazers Sweep Centenary 9-0 in Home Opener

JACKSON, Miss. - The Belhaven Men's Tennis team defeated Centenary 9-0 on Saturday afternoon at Parham Bridges. 

The Blazers (3-1) earned their first three points in doubles against the Gents (0-6). Gabriel Da Costa and Harry Amor defeated Stafford Lyons and Scott Nguyen 8-2 in No. 1 doubles. 

At the No. 2 and No. 3 Doubles, the Blazers did not allow a point. Omar Lopez and Tomas Ojeda swept Matthew Ferrell and Christopher Matthews, while Rafael Siqueira and Pawel Tarasewicz took care of Nathan Hooper and Jonahtan Harrel with similar 8-0 scores. 

In singles, Siqueira defeated Lyons 6-2, 6-2, while Ojeda won his match against Nguyen 6-1, 6-1 to make it a 5-0 Belhaven lead, sealing the victory. 

Da Costa and Ivan Alberto Kiroc each swept their opponent in singles play. Da Costa defeated Ferrell, while Kirkoc swept Hooper by similar 6-0, 6-0 scores. 

At No. 5 and No. 6 singles, Marcus Creese beat Christopher Matthews 8-2, while Judson Watson swept Eric Eyrnard 8-0 to complete the sweep. 

The Blazers will next prepare for its ASC East opener on Saturday, February 27, when Texas-Tyler comes to town. First serve is scheduled for 10 a.m. at Parham Bridges.
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Players Mentioned

Harry Amor

Harry Amor

5' 10"
Senior
Marcus Creese

Marcus Creese

5' 11"
Senior
Omar Lopez

Omar Lopez

6' 2"
Junior
Tomas Ojeda

Tomas Ojeda

6' 2"
Senior
Rafael  Siqueira

Rafael Siqueira

Senior
Gabriel Da Costa

Gabriel Da Costa

6' 3"
Junior
Pawel Tarasewicz

Pawel Tarasewicz

6' 0"
Junior
Judson Watson

Judson Watson

6' 0"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Harry Amor

Harry Amor

5' 10"
Senior
Marcus Creese

Marcus Creese

5' 11"
Senior
Omar Lopez

Omar Lopez

6' 2"
Junior
Tomas Ojeda

Tomas Ojeda

6' 2"
Senior
Rafael  Siqueira

Rafael Siqueira

Senior
Gabriel Da Costa

Gabriel Da Costa

6' 3"
Junior
Pawel Tarasewicz

Pawel Tarasewicz

6' 0"
Junior
Judson Watson

Judson Watson

6' 0"
Junior