CASTLETON, Vt. - The Spartans earned a 5-4 victory over Norwich to open their season on Wednesday evening.

Castleton led  2-1 after doubles and got some big victories from the bottom of its lineup to earn the win over the Cadets. Adam McCaffery won in straight sets at No. 3 singles and also teamed with Mike Glasser to earn a win at No. 1 doubles. Zac Conlogue earned a 6-0, 6-0 shutout at No. 6 singles.

The Spartans return to action against Lyndon St. on Saturday at Grand Slam Tennis in Rutland for their home opener

Singles

Collin Hyte (N) def. Wil Levine (C) 6-4, 7-5

Ryan Grindle (N) def. Mike Glasser (C) 6-4, 6-3

Adam McCaffery (C) def. Joseph Dvorak (N) 6-3, 6-0

Pat Ogden (N) def. Mike Divis (C) 6-7 (3-7), 6-3, 6-2

Matt Trombley (C) def. Kristine Brammer (N)  7-5, 6-3

Zac Conlogue (C) def. Gustavo Avila (N) 6-0, 6-0

Doubles

Mike Glasser and Adam McCaffery (C) P. Ogdenand C. Hyte (N) def.   8-2

R. Grindle and J. Dvorak (N) def W. Levine and M. Trombley (C)  8-3

Corey Kimball and M. Divis (C) def. K. Brammer and G. Avila (N)  8-0

Castleton Overall Record 1-0, Conference Record 0-0

Next Match: Lyndon College at Grand Slam Tennis in Rutland