Poland defeats Salem 4-3 on the court

Poland’s Doug Pogacnik hits the ball back to the Salem opponent in a doubles match with partner Zack Fortanuto as the dual fall short 5-7, 1-6.

Heavy hitter Zack Fortanuto of Poland hits a served ball to Salem opponent April 15 at home but come up short in the matches.

According to tennis coaches, one of the top ranked players in the area Poland’s singles player Kenny Duncan battled a two-hour match to avenge his loss in the sectionals last year’s against Salem’s top player by a score of 6-4, 4-6, 6-2. Poland won the overall score 4-3 with 5-1 record for the year.   

Poland’s double player David Shoffstall concentrates on hitting the back into the court of a Salem player helps to gain the win with his partner Ryan Calcagni, 6-3, 6-3.

Mitch Dinopolous of Poland returns the ball in his match against Salem comes up short 7-5, 0-6, and 1-6.