With three players absent (two players in France and one visiting a college) Boothbay Region High School boys tennis coach Mark Gorey lost some depth in Monday's season-opening match against visiting Wiscasset. The visiting Wolverines went on to win, 4-1, in matches.

"Wiscasset, to their credit, have strengthened their numbers and depth this year," said Gorey in an email to the Register. "Our number one doubles, number three singles and number two singles were all matches we were in until the end." Boothbay had to default its number two doubles match because of not enough players.

First singles player Nick Gorey got Boothbay's only win, 6-3, 6-3, over Nate Panarese.

Tom Anderson defeated Daniel Drummond, 6-2, 7-6 (8-2) in second singles.

Logan Grover defeated Ray Perry, 6-4, 4-6, 6-0, in third singles.

In first doubles, Ridge Barnes and Andrew Walton defeated Duncan Drapeau and Vincente Haro Hortelano, 6-4, 6-4.

"Ray and Daniel surged in their second sets," Gorey said. "Duncan and Vincente communicated well as a team; they are working on improving their serving and net play. And it was great to see the sportsmanship in Nick and Nate's (first singles) match."