EPWORTH - Caleb Smith and Nate Meister enjoyed a good day for the Marion High School tennis team Thursday, but it was not enough to prevent a 6-3 loss to Western Dubuque in a Wamac Conference meet in Epworth.

Smith and Meister won their matches at No. 1 and No. 2 singles and combined for a tight victory at No. 1 doubles.

Smith defeated Alex Meyer, 10-3, at No. 1 singles. Meister topped Beau Kramer, 10-3, at No. 2 singles. They combined for a 10-8 verdict in doubles.

WESTERN DUBUQUE 6, MARION 3

Singles

1. Caleb Smith (M) def. Alex Meyer, 10-3
2. Nate Meister (M) def. Beau Kramer, 10-3
3. Alex Kramer (WD) def. Peter Ward, 10-7
4. Ryan Yoder (WD) def. Maverick Miller, 10-3
5. Sam Naumann (WD) def. Seth Tuetken, 10-1
6. Joe Rennison (WD) def. Trevor Gamerdinger, 10-0

Doubles

1. Scott/Meister (M) def. Meyer/Yoder, 10-8
2. Kramer/Kramer (WD) def. Miller/Tuetken, 10-7
3. Naumann/Jared Hefel (WD) def. Ward/Gamerdinger, 10-2