The Belhaven men’s tennis team defeated Holmes Community College 7-0 Wednesday at Parham Bridges. The Blazers took control early by sweeping all three doubles courts to earn the first point.
In doubles action, Josiah Leggett and Briley Oakes won 6-1 at No. 1. Jesus Diaz and Bernard Jackson followed with a 6-0 win at No. 2, and Mark Breedlove and Jack Madden completed the sweep with a 6-0 victory at No. 3.
Belhaven carried its momentum into singles play, winning all six matches in straight sets. Leggett opened with a 6-0, 6-1 win at No. 1. Madden posted a 6-0, 6-0 victory at No. 2, while Breedlove secured a 6-1, 6-0 win at No. 3.
Paul Stager added a 6-6, 6-1 win at No. 4, and Jackson improved to 3-1 in singles with a 6-2, 6-1 victory at No. 5. Ashton Vasquez closed out the match with a 6-4, 6-2 win at No. 6.
Meanwhile, the Belhaven women’s tennis team fell 5-2 to Holmes. Holmes claimed the doubles point, winning all three courts, including two by default. In singles, Evey Moore earned a 6-4 victory at No. 3, and Arica Eason nearly forced a third-set super tiebreak at No. 4 before falling short. The Blazers also received a win by forfeit at No. 5, but Holmes secured the remaining points to win the team match.
Belhaven is set to open conference play Friday at Piedmont, with the match starting at 1 p.m. Follow @BelhavenBlazers on X and Instagram or like Belhaven Athletics on Facebook for updates.
