The Austin boys tennis team lost 7-0 to Mankato West on the road Thursday.

Jens Ourada put up a good fight for the Packers (1-1 overall, 1-1 Big Nine) in the No. 1 singles match as he lost 6-4, 7-6 (2) to Ford Johnson of Mankato West.

“The No. 1 singles match was a war,” Austin head coach Jeff Anderson said. “Both Jens and Ford were both playing at a high level. It was a great match for this early in the season.”

Singles

No. 1 Ford Johnson (MW) def. Jens Ourada (A) 6-4, 7-6 (2)

No. 2 Ethan Swenson (MW) def. Josh Brehmer (A) 6-1, 7-5

No. 3 Aaron Erdman (MW) def. Todd Weaver (A) 6-1, 6-3

No. 4 Brandon Swenson (MW) def. Chirs Kirchgatter (A) 6-2, 6-0

Doubles

No. 1 Will Mueller/Pat Collins (MW) def. Noah Kremin/Ryan Walters (A) 6-1, 6-1

No. 2 Kam Krueger/John Miller (MW) def. Bryar Flanders/Luke Goodew (A) 6-2, 6-3

No. 3 Ethan Kurtz/Conan Bock (MW) def. Elijah Hirst/Matthew Boyer (A) 7-5, 6-0