The Fergus Falls boys’ tennis team won their Section 8A quarterfinal match with New London-Spicer 5-2 on Monday, but then fell in the semifinals to Thief River Falls, 6-1, ending their team season.  The individuals' portion of the tournament continues on Tuesday. Dove Schierer and Luke Schroeder will take to the court in singles and the teams of Carter Ness/Grant Ackerson and Reno Scheirer/Ethan Leopold will play doubles.

“We had an exciting QF match with NLS,” reported Otter Assistant Coach Roy Anderson. “The teams are very evenly matched and NLS had won their previous match 4-3 against us.  Carter Ness and Grant Ackerson set the tone early and the rest of the guys fed off of that energy. The FF guys have been a close knit group all season and did a tremendous job of picking each other up. When one spot got down, the teammates nearby cheered them on and encouraged them. It was really a fun atmosphere to be around today. Dove Scheirer clinched the team win after fighting back from a one set deficit, a set that he lost 6-0. Grant did a really nice job of picking him up on the changeovers and inspired him to keep digging when he wasn't at his best. Dove did a fantastic job of hanging in there and making his opponent hit extra balls. It was fun to see one of our seniors clinch the team victory."

NEW LONDON-SPICER SR. - 2, Fergus Falls High School - 5
Singles:
No. 1 - Ben Schierer, Fergus Falls High School def. Kenny Schmiesing, NEW LONDON-SPICER SR., 0-6 , 6-3 , 6-3 ;
No. 2 - Carter Ness, Fergus Falls High School def. Jack Barney, NEW LONDON-SPICER SR., 6-2 , 6-4 , -;
No. 3 - Grant Ackerson, Fergus Falls High School def. Jowell Gamez, NEW LONDON-SPICER SR., 6-0 , 6-2 , -;
No. 4 - Ethan Leopold, Fergus Falls High School def. Andres Rojas, NEW LONDON-SPICER SR., 6-4 , 3-6 , 6-1 ;

Doubles:
No. 1 - Jack Noeldner, NEW LONDON-SPICER SR. - Matt Monson, NEW LONDON-SPICER SR. def. Reno Schierer, Fergus Falls High School - Nick Flugstad, Fergus Falls High School, 6-2 , 5-7 , 6-3 ;
No. 2 - Adam Klaphake, NEW LONDON-SPICER SR. - Ethan Spors, NEW LONDON-SPICER SR. def. Luke Schroeder, Fergus Falls High School - Christian Reed, Fergus Falls High School, 6-2 , 6-2 , -;
No. 3 - Bryce Adams, Fergus Falls High School - Jackson Lysne, Fergus Falls High School def. Joe Brouwer, NEW LONDON-SPICER SR. - Josh Soto, NEW LONDON-SPICER SR., 7-5 , 3-6 , 6-0 ;

The team then traveled to Glenwood to take on defending section champs, Thief River Falls. "TRF was just a bit too strong and experienced for our crew, which features many first year varsity guys,” noted Coach Anderson. “We are extremely proud of the group and their effort today. They have made great improvements throughout the season and it's been a joy to be around this great group!"

Thief River Falls - 6, Fergus Falls High School – 1
Singles:
No. 1 - Jack Onkka, Thief River Falls def. Ben Schierer, Fergus Falls High School, 6-1 , 6-2 , -;
No. 2 - Reece Janisch, Thief River Falls def. Carter Ness, Fergus Falls High School, 6-3 , 6-3 , -;
No. 3 - Grant Ackerson, Fergus Falls High School def. Spencer Hempel, Thief River Falls, 6-2 , 6-4 , -;
No. 4 - Isaiah Villarreal, Thief River Falls def. Nick Flugstad, Fergus Falls High School, 6-1 , 6-0 , -;

Doubles:
No. 1 - Dylan Hahn, Thief River Falls - Jett Cornelius, Thief River Falls def. Luke Schroeder, Fergus Falls High School - Reno Schierer, Fergus Falls High School, 6-0 , 6-0 , -;
No. 2 - Rhett Janisch, Thief River Falls - JJ Cornelius, Thief River Falls def. Ethan Leopold, Fergus Falls High School - Christian Reed, Fergus Falls High School, 6-2 , 7-5 , -;
No. 3 - Geran Gonsorowski, Thief River Falls - Lucas Rantanen, Thief River Falls def. Bryce Adams, Fergus Falls High School - Jackson Lysne, Fergus Falls High School, 6-2 , 6-4 , -;

Fergus Falls team awards:
Most Improved-Jackson Lysne
Spirit Award (Otter Award)- Carter Ness & Luke Schroeder
Doubles MVP- Reno Scheirer
Singles MVP- Dove Scheirer
2023 Captains: Grant Ackerson, Ethan Leopold, Christian Reed, Reno Scheirer