Mandan defeats Minot North, 7-2
August 27, 2026 · Boys Tennis · WDA Sports
MANDAN - Mandan earned itS second WDA dual counter of the week, besting Minot North, 7-2 in its home opener at Mandan Middle School Courts on Aug. 27.
Mandan dominated the match by winning all three doubles matches in straight sets. The Braves showcased their depth and teamwork, effectively controlling the pace and maintaining their unbeaten streak.
In singles play, Mandan's players continued their strong performance, securing four wins in straight sets. Seniors Jared Christen (1); Lucas DeRosier (3) and Eli Kleinknecht (5) picked netted wins along with sophomore Ben Sayler (6). Minot North picked up wins at No. 2 singles (Brayden Callahan) and at No. 4 (Reece Blikre).
Looking ahead, Minot North will face Century, who holds a 0-1 WDA record and is 2-2 overall, on September 1. Mandan is set to compete against Bismarck, currently 0-0 in WDA play and 2-2 overall, also on September 1.
Box Score
| Flight | Minot North | Mandan | Sets | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singles 1 | Colton Griffith | Jared Christen | 6-1, 6-2 | Jared Christen |
| Singles 2 | Brayden Callahan | Matthew Christen | 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 | Brayden Callahan |
| Singles 3 | Lucas Griffith | Lucas DeRosier | 6-0, 6-2 | Lucas DeRosier |
| Singles 4 | Reece Blikre | Donaven Birdine | 6-3, 6-3 | Reece Blikre |
| Singles 5 | Macsen Knittel | Eli Kleinknecht | 6-1, 6-1 | Eli Kleinknecht |
| Singles 6 | Maddox Kotaska | Ben Sayler | 6-3, 6-1 | Ben Sayler |
| Doubles 1 | Colton Griffith-Brayden Callahan | Jared Christen-Donaven Birdine | 6-3, 6-4 | Jared Christen-Donaven Birdine |
| Doubles 2 | Lucas Griffith-Reece Blikre | Matthew Christen-Lucas DeRosier | 6-1, 6-2 | Matthew Christen-Lucas DeRosier |
| Doubles 3 | Macsen Knittel-Maddox Kotaska | Eli Kleinknecht-Ben Sayler | 6-0, 6-1 | Eli Kleinknecht-Ben Sayler |
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