HERMISTON – The Hermiston Bulldogs dominated the Lewiston (Idaho) Tigers on the girls tennis courts Tuesday, coming up with a 7-1 team victory with no games entering the third set.

The win puts Hermiston’s season record at 9-0, and coach Curt Berger felt it was a solid mid-season outing for the girls.

“It was a good consistent performance for us,” he said. “Our doubles teams got ahead early and didn’t let up.”

Rebecca and Richole Berger handled Kim Fong and Rye Hewett in the No. 1 and 2 spots easily, and the top Hermiston doubles combo of Chelsea Vanderwall and Alison Hammond also pounded out a win over Theresa Kuceara and Marina Wold 6-0, 6-2.

The one loss for Hermiston came in the No. 3 match as Jessy Cawley beat Sarah Eldridge 6-1, 6-1, and Berger explained Cawley is the No. 1 mixed doubles player for Lewiston.

Berger also commented on the play of Alissa Smith, who came back in her second set to win 7-5 after being sick all week.

Hermiston’s next action will be at the Capital Invite this weekend before taking on Pendleton Monday.

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HERMISTON 7, LEWISTON (IDAHO) 1

Hermiston player listed first

Singles – Rebecca Berger def. Kim Fong, 6-2, 6-1; Richole Berger def. Rye Hewett, 6-2, 6-2; Sarah Eldridge lost to Jessy Cawley, 1-6, 1-6; Alissa Smith def. Kayla Baker, 6-2, 7-5

Doubles – Chelsea Vandewall/Alison Hawman def. Theresa Kucaera/Marina Wold 6-0, 6-2; Cherrel Cook/Caroline Cirrincione def. Andrea Johnson/Hope Seubert 6-0, 6-1

Jessica Eldridge/Kimberly Macias def. Tayler Aspund/Shawna Wilkes, 6-1, 6-2

Hannah Wicks/Madison Garcia def. Alison Rietz/Amy Baker, 6-0, 6-1

BOYS: HERMISTON 7, LEWISTON (IDAHO) 1 – Hermiston took its first look at Lewiston (Idaho) Tuesday, just a few days before playing in the Boise Capital Invite over the weekend.

Hermiston won in a rout 7-1, but the doubles contests proved to be a challenge.

“Lewiston’s doubles are not too bad,” Hermiston coach John Lauck said. “We’ll see this team at the Capital Invite. It’s good competition for us.”

Nick Bell and Levi Smith of Hermiston needed three sets to beat Jeremiah Robinson and Rob Blakey. Chris Covert and Alex Mentch gave Lewiston its only victory.

Hermiston goes to Kennewick to face Southridge Thursday, then heads to Boise for the Capital Invite Friday and Saturday.

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HERMISTON 7, LEWISTON 1

Hermiston players listed first

Singles – Darren Ramcharan def. Alex Mayton 6-4, 6-4; Jacob Crowther def. Bryce Clinger 6-1, 6-0; Brock Burns def. Jordan Madsen 6-0, 6-0; Ben Millard def. Taylor Brown 6-1, 6-4

Doubles – Derek Harmon/Kenneth Gregory def. Ryan LaPlente/David Sarbacher 6-3, 6-3; Nick Bell/Levi Smith def. Jeremiah Robinson/Rob Blakey 4-6, 6-4, 6-1; Ian McMichael/Wyatt Harris def. Chris Covert/Alex Mentch 6-4, 7-5