William Herschel was part of the only victory for the Skyhawks against Palm Beach

Skyhawks Start Spring Campaign 1-1

Hilton Head, S.C. - The Stonehill men's tennis team went 1-1 in their first two days of action in Hilton Head South Carolina, defeating Dickinson 6-1 on Sunday and then falling 8-1 to Palm Beach Atl. on Tuesday.  

The Skyhawks started off strong in their win against Dickinson, as no. 1 singles Tim Fayed (Glastonbury, Conn.) came away with a 6-4, 6-1 win.  Despite a loss in No. 2 singles Stonehill got closer to a win with victories in no. 3,4 and 6 singles, from Mike Leone (Cataumet, Mass.), Jason Allegretti (Lincoln, R.I.) and Jon Burke (Wakefield, R.I.).  The No. 2 doubles squad of Allegretti and Will Herschel (Hampden, Mass.) won 8-5 while the partnership of Leone and Jon Burke (Wakefield, R.I.) at No. 3 doubles won 8-6 for the Skyhawks 6-3 win.

In the contest against Palm Beach, the Skyhawks were beaten in straight sets in all singles matches, including Fayed's first loss of the early season.  Stonehill's lone win came in no. 2 doubles as the team of Allegretti and Herschel won 8-5 in the Skyhawks 8-1 loss. 

Stonehill returns to the courts when they take on Brevard on Tuesday morning at 8:00 a.m.