Tennis Opens Season With Victory Over St. Augustine

Posted February 20, 2018 / Last updated February 20, 2018

Freshman James Bostick chalked up his first varsity win in the Jays’ season-opening victory over St. Augustine.

Jesuit’s tennis team opened its season with a 7-0 win over St. Augustine on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at the UNO Tennis Center.

The Brothers Bostick accounted for three of the Jays’ seven wins on the day. Junior William Bostick chalked up an 8-1 win at Line 1 singles. Younger brother James, a freshman playing in his first varsity match, picked up an 8-0 win at Line 4 singles and teamed up with freshman Ethan Morgan for an 8-1 win at Line 2 doubles.

Freshman Keating Landry also got into the mix, posting an 8-1 win at Line 2 singles, as did sophomore Christian Cannon, who won 8-2 at Line 3 singles. Landry and Cannon also paired up at Line 1 doubles for an 8-3 win. St. Augustine forfeited Line 3 doubles.

Next up is the McGill-Toolen Invitational in Mobile, Alabama, on Friday, Feb. 23. The Jays will field four separate teams comprising 33 Blue Jays at the two-day tournament, which draws teams from five states.

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Tennis vs St Aug Feb 20 2018

Ethan Morgan follows through on a serve.
Christian Cannon pounds a forehand.
Ethan Morgan whacks a forehand.
James Bostick punishes a forehand.
James Bostick serves one up.
William Bostick follows through on a serve.
Christian Cannon stretches for a shot.
Keating Landry picks a volley up from down low.
Ethan Morgan prepares to return serve.
Keating Landry connects on a forehand volley.
William Bostick serves one up.
Keating Landry spent a lot of time at the net.
Christian Cannon keeps his eye on the ball.