Roanoke Rapids men's tennis team traveled to Franklinton Thursday and player illness and injury played a toll.

#1 seed Jack Neville lost in split sets. " This was by far the best match Jack has ever played", stated head coach Michelle Pageau.  Neville was playing the #1 Senior, Langley.

"Colton Clemmons had a tough loss at #2, splitting sets and going to a tiebreaker", added Pageau. 

Colby Allen won over the #3.

Carter Horn played a tough match but lost at #4.

Eulesis Pineda lost at #5. 

Jack Carlisle won in split sets in a tie breaker at #6.

#1 Doubles Lost. #2 and #3 doubles were winning, but the match was stopped due to rain.

Post match comments from Jackets head coach Michelle Pageau, "RRHS top six players were missing two due to illness an injury. With that being said, the younger players stepped up and played hard!! Even though we didn't come home with a win, I saw great improvements with some great tennis and I have enjoyed them this season."