Led by stellar performances at #1 doubles by senior Justin Walls and junior Isaac Brace, the Knoch boys’ tennis team won their first match of the season, 3-2, over section rival Burrell.

Walls and Brace beat Burrell’s sophomore duo of Esau King-Buchak and Maliq Buchak in straight sets to clinch the match for the Knights.

Also winning in straight sets for the Knights were junior Jake Santora at #2 singles and sophomore Quinlin Howison at #3 singles. 

Line scores:

First Singles: Kevin Golden (K) 4-6, 6-1, 1-6 David Frederick (B)

Second Singles: Jake Santora (K) 6-1, 7-6 (4) Noah Kleckner (B)

Third Singles: Quinlin Howison (K) 6-0, 6-4 Cameron Wagner (B)

First Doubles: Justin Walls / Isaac Brace (K) 6-1, 6-3 Esau King-Buchak / Maliq Buchak (B)

Second Doubles: Jack Walker / Toby Reynolds (K) 4-6, 4-6 Nikolas Ferra / Ben Haidze (B)

Knoch climbs to 1-2 on the season, 1-0 in the section. The Knights’ next match is Wednesday at Highlands.