All hope is not lost for the Austin boys' tennis team.

The Packers, on the strength of three doubles victories, won their first dual meet of the season -- 5-2 at home Thursday against rival Albert Lea.

The No. 3 doubles team of Kyler Green and Tyler Conway moved their season record to 6-0 with a 6-1, 6-2 victory. Tucker Schieck and Andy Sundal at No. 1 doubles also won in straight sets, but with more drama coming with a 6-4, 7-6 (7-2) win.

Jack Lynch and Luke Green secured the sweep with a 6-3, 7-6 (7-3) victory at No. 2 doubles.

In singles, No. 1 Mike Binder won the only match to go three sets, topping Adam Luebke 6-3, 2-6, 6-4. Dolan Wagner, at No. 3 singles, won convincingly 6-1, 6-0.

Tyler Hansen and David Binder both suffered straight-set defeats in their singles bouts.

Austin, now 1-8 overall and 1-6 in Big Nine Conference play, travel to the Blue Earth Area Invite on Saturday.