After the first two weeks of the tennis season the Pioneers are starting to find their stride and solidifying the lineup for the rest of the season. At the top of the order are #1 Singles Anthony Robinson (9-2) and #2 Connor Causgrove (10-1) who also combine for an undefeated doubles record. These two have been an impressive duo scoring 32-8 in their four matches which included two strong teams in Omaha Skutt and Beatrice. Junior Adam Dia looks to have won the #3 spot and seems to be moving forward at #2 doubles with Eli Davis, who is in his first year of tennis. Coach McNeely commented “It usually takes players a good year of learning the game and feeling comfortable, but Eli has caught on quickly and has enough athleticism to be dangerous. If he keeps listening and continues to improve, this could be a very good #2 doubles team.” Davis will be battling in practice with fellow Seniors Zach Ackerman, Lucas Nielsen, Landen Clark, Ethan Graves, and Sophomore Cutler Adams for the final 3 singles spots. When asked about the plethora of Seniors McNeely said “Having a solid Senior class is a great problem to have, but at some point several of them will need to start distiancing themselves and make it an easier decision for me.” The Pioneers are currently 6-3 on their dual matches this year with two of their biggest challenges next week with Waverly coming to Nebraska City on Monday and the team traveling to Elkhorn on Tuesday. The team will then cap off a busy week with home triangular with the two new schools in Omaha, Buena Vista and Westview. Coaching Buena Vista is Nebraska City Alumnus Langston Hoover who is currently in the teacher education program at UNO and in his first year of coaching.
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