Chieftain netters wrap up season at district tourney

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Bellefontaine’s boys tennis team saw its season come to a close Thursday in the Division II district tournament in Mason.

The Chiefs had three of their players in the field.

In singles play, Bellefontaine’s Truman Howell was defeated by two-time state qualifier Will Stephens of Mariemont 6-0, 6-0.

The Chiefs’ doubles team of Drew Phillips and Trey Taylor was defeated by former state qualifier Arick Baldwin and Noah Boyce of Oakwood 6-0, 6-0.

For the season, Howell went 17-10, Xavier Sims was 21-3 and Max Fissel was 7-4 in singles action for the Chiefs.

Phillips and Taylor set a new school record with 22 doubles wins against just four losses.

The Chiefs’ other doubles team of Elias Abrego and Bryce Harris compiled a season mark of 15-7.

As a team, Bellefontaine turned in record of 17-4 and shared the Central Buckeye Conference title.