Match Report: Cougars Finish Strong to Win Inaugural Cougar Round Robin The Cougars boys tennis team put together a solid day of play to win the first-ever Cougar Round Robin, finishing with a 3-0 record against Connersville, Lawrence North, and Muncie Burris. Throughout the day, the team showed strong focus, consistency, and sportsmanship, earning victories in 14 of 15 individual matches. Each round brought new challenges, but the Cougars responded with steady, composed tennis from start to finish. Round 1: Cougars 4, Connersville 1 The day began with a competitive match against a tough Connersville team. #1 Singles: Nathan Roberts played confidently to win 6-2, 6-1. #2 Singles: Alex Michalek stayed in control throughout, winning 6-1, 6-2. #3 Singles: Andrew White battled through a tight match for a 6-4, 6-4 victory. #2 Doubles: Ethan Ortwein / Raleigh Gantt came through in key moments to win 7-6, 6-4. #1 Doubles: Jacob Welch / Kasen Jarnecke competed well in a close match, falling in a third-set tiebreaker 6-4, 1-6 9-11. Round 2: Cougars 5, Lawrence North 0 In the second round, the Cougars found a rhythm and played with confidence across the board. #1 Singles: Nathan Roberts won 6-1, 6-0. #2 Singles: Alex Michalek recorded a strong 6-0, 6-0 result. #3 Singles: Andrew White stayed focused for a 6-1, 6-1 win. #1 Doubles: Jacob Welch / Kasen Jarnecke bounced back with a clean 6-0, 6-0 performance. #2 Doubles: Ethan Ortwein / Raleigh Gantt earned another solid win, 6-1, 6-0. Round 3: Cougars 5, Muncie Burris 0 The final match of the day saw the Cougars finish strong against Muncie Burris. #1 Singles: Nathan Roberts closed out the day with a 6-3, 6-2 win. #2 Singles: Alex Michalek continued his steady play, winning 6-2, 6-0. #3 Singles: Andrew White remained consistent with a 6-2, 6-2 victory. #1 Doubles: Jacob Welch / Kasen Jarnecke finished with a solid 6-1, 6-3 win. #2 Doubles: Ethan Ortwein / Raleigh Gantt took control with a 6-0, 6-1 performance. Final Thoughts The team is grateful for the opportunity to host and compete in the inaugural Cougar Round Robin. Each match brought valuable experience, and the Cougars appreciated the strong competition and sportsmanship from all teams involved. While the results were positive, the focus remains on continuing to improve throughout the season. Over the course of the tournament, the Cougars won 176 out of 231 games played, reflecting the steady effort and focus shown throughout the day. Record: 3-0 Individual Matches Won: 14-1 Games Won: 176 of 231 (76.2%)