Escanaba junior Brett Swanson delivers a serve against Westwood on April 23, 2026 at Abrhamson Courts in Escanaba. (Adam Hinch/Daily Press)

ESCANABA — The Escanaba boys tennis team returned to their home courts Thursday afternoon as they defeated Westwood 6-2.

Escanaba junior Brett Swanson had a good day at No. 2 doubles as he defeated Westwoods’s Evan Hebert 6-0, 6-0.

“It was a little windy today but it was good overall,” Swanson said. “My game felt really on point, a little sore but it was a good day.”

Escanaba sophomore Kyle Smith also had a productive day at No. 3 singles as he defeated Caeden Nurmi 6-1, 6-0 in two sets.

“I came in looking to play my best,” Smith said. “I was just working hard to do what I can do. We have been playing well as a team right now.”

Escanaba sophomore Chris Economopoulos had a hard fought match against Westwood’s Caden Balzarini at No. 1 singles dropping the first set 1-6 then came back to take the second set 6-4 before falling 6-1 in the third.

The Eskymos were dominant in doubles action as they won all four matches. Logan Stephens and Jacob Prey defeated Ethan Marta and Jacob Ridi at No. 1 doubles 6-1, 6-3.

“I was just making simple shots and keeping the ball alive,” Prey said. “We all work well as a team and I think we can make an impact at the GNC’s this season.”

Willy Derkos and Brady McIntyre held on for a three-set win over Deion Johnson and Brody Aronson after losing the first set 3-6. They responded winning the last two sets 6-4, 6-3.

Singles

No. 1 Balzarini, N def. Economopoulos, 6-1, 4-6, 6-1; No. 2 Swanson, E def. Hebert, 6-0, 6-0; No. 3 Smith, E def. Nurmi, 6-1, 6-0; No. 4 Raisanen, W def. White 6-3, 7-6(1).

Doubles

No. 1 Stephens-Prey, E def. Marta-Ridi 6-1, 6-3; No. 2 Parlato-Asgaard, E def. Pizzola-Grove 6-2, 6-2; No. 3 Klenow-Kamerschen, E def. Dobson-Verville, 6-2, 6-4; No. 4 Derkos-McIntyre, E def. Johnson-Aronson, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3.