MEN'S TENNIS: Ventura's men's tennis team got back on track Friday with a 6-3 non-conference victory over visiting Saddleback College at the VC Tennis Center. After falling behind 2-1 in the doubles competition, the Pirates (2-4, 1-2)rallied for five singles wins in the match. Victor Mendes and Matheus Montero were double winners in Nos. 1 and 2 singles, respectively, and together in No. 1 doubles. Meanwhile Victor Dos Santos (No. 4), Arthur Da Silva (No. 5) and Dylan Foster (No. 6) all were victorious in singles action.
Ventura will host Glendale on Tuesday March 18 in their final regular season home dual match of the season before traveling to Los Angeles Pierce on Thursday March 20. both matches begin at 2:00 pm.
Ventura 6, Saddleback 3 - Friday 3-14-14
Doubles
1. Mendes/Montero (VC) def. Mariano/Pulido (SC) 8-3
2. Mitchell/Da Sliva (VC) lost to Muyskens/Shum (SC) 8-3
3. Dos Santos/Foster (VC) lost to Gelman/Wall 9-8 (4)
Singles
1. Vitor Mendes (VC) def. Jeff Gelman (SC) 6-0, 6-1
2. Matheus Montero (VC) def. Ethan Muyskens (SC) 7-6 (3), 6-1
3. Daniel Mitchell (VC) lost to Ryan Mariano (SC) 6-0, 6-4
4. Victor Dos Santos (VC) def. Jon Pulido (SC) 6-2, 7-6 (1)
5. Arthur Da Silva (VC) def. Rob Wall (SC) 6-2, 6-7 (4), 10-7
6. Dylan Foster (VC) def. Brandon Shum (SC) 6-4, 6-2
VC Season Record: 2-4 (1-2)