JOPLIN, Mo. — The Thomas Jefferson boys tennis team cruised to a dominant 9-0 shutout victory over Mt. Vernon on Tuesday at the TJ courts.
The Cavaliers improved their season record to 5-1 with the convincing win. Thomas Jefferson swept all six singles matches and all three doubles matches without dropping a set.
Singles Results:
Sam Goodhue def. Grady Thompson 8-2
Kai Faaborg def. David Henry 8-4
Yousuf Mokhtar def. Anthony Creed 8-1
Ryker Faaborg def. Bentley Jones 8-4
Phillip Mitchell def. Cameron Miller 8-1
Saad Rabbi def. Zachary Meyer 8-0
Doubles Results:
Goodhue/Ryker Faaborg def. Thompson/Henry 8-3
Mokhtar/Kai Faaborg def. Creed/Jones 8-1
Mitchell/Rabbi def. Miller/Meyer 8-0
The Cavaliers showed strong depth across the lineup, with four players winning their matches by 8-1 or better. Saad Rabbi and the Mitchell/Rabbi doubles team posted shutouts.
Thomas Jefferson will look to continue its strong start when it hosts Carl Junction on Thursday at the TJ tennis courts.