BT: #1 Carmel shuts out host West Lafayette, 5-0

Two-time defending state champion Carmel had little trouble Aug. 15 at West Lafayette, winning all five matches in straight sets in a 5-0 victory.

“Great team win tonight,” said Carmel coach Mike Bostic. “Baxter, Hennessey, and Werner did a nice job in their first varsity matches. Charlie looked great at No. 1 singles and is just one of those guys with all the shots. Farrell and Chen looked dominant.

“This win really showed the depth of our program.”

The complete results (thank you, Mike Bostic!):

No. 1 singles: Charlie Emhardt (Carmel) def. Lucas Owen 6-1, 6-1
No. 2 singles: Nick Hennessey (Carmel) def. Chris Park 6-0, 6-2
No. 3 singles: Nick Werner (Carmel) def. Alan Min 6-0, 6-0

No. 1 doubles: Patrick Farrell/Jeffrey Chen(Carmel) def. Tommy Krause/Andre Woloshuk 6-1, 6-1
No. 2 doubles: Stephen Baxter/Michael Rubeiz (Carmel) def. Mike Reuhs/George Chien 6-3, 6-2