CEDARVILLE, Ohio – October 11, 2025. The Lawrence Tech men's and women's tennis teams, led by head coach
Griffin Mertz, competed at the Johnson–Murdoch Tennis Center on Saturday against Grace College, securing key wins despite overall team losses.
Women's Match: Grace College 5 - 2 Lawrence Tech
Sophomore
Isabella Aray (Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela) was a standout, producing a commanding 6–3, 6–1 win to give LTU its first point. Senior
Jacqueline Alcocer (Tuscaloosa, Ala.) followed with a marathon victory, edging her opponent in a deciding third set to round out the Blue Devils' scoring.
In doubles, the pair of Alcocer and sophomore
Claudia Calabuig (Villena, Spain) battled hard, pushing Grace to a close 7–5 decision.
Men's Match: Grace College 6 - 1 Lawrence Tech
Senior
Takuya King (Novi, Mich.) and freshman
Tyler Brunsell (Commerce Twp., Mich.) combined for a solid 6–4 double win. In singles, freshman
Cael Guthrie (San Roque, Spain) delivered a composed performance, earning a 6–4, 6–3 victory.
Up Next:
- The men's team returns to action on Saturday, January 24, visiting Wayne State University in Detroit, Mich.
- The women's team travels to Grand Rapids, Mich., to face Davenport University on Friday, February 6 at the Grand Rapids Racquet & Fitness Club.
