Brainerd’s George Campbell and Shawn Marcussen showcased their skills on the tennis court, winning at No. 3 doubles in a thrilling match against the Alexandria Cardinals. The Warriors may have fallen to the Cardinals 5-2 in the Central Lakes Conference match, but Campbell and Marcussen’s victory in two sets, 7-5, 6-4, was a highlight of the day.
In another impressive display of resilience, Clark Haglin and Owen Robertson of Brainerd fought back after losing the first set at No. 1 doubles. They managed to secure a hard-fought victory with a score of 2-6, 6-2, 6-4, adding to the Warriors’ tally.
The Warriors had previously triumphed over the Cardinals with a 4-3 win on April 9, showcasing the competitive nature of their matchups. Despite the loss in this recent encounter, Brainerd’s performance on the court was commendable.
Individual results from the match included Owen Gilbertson of Alexandria defeating Matthew Moraghan, Cole Haabala besting Brady Johnson, Owen Godfrey overcoming Gavin Jacobson, and Nik Cook securing a victory against Nick Moraghan.
With a conference record of 3-5 and an overall record of 5-5, the Warriors are gearing up for their next challenge against Fergus Falls on Thursday, May 2, at 4:30 p.m. The team’s dedication and competitive spirit are sure to make for an exciting match as they continue to strive for success in the Central Lakes Conference.