Faith Lutheran’s Benowitz wins Northwest Singles tourney

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

October 3, 2009 - 2:18 pm

Faith Lutheran's Jake Benowitz captured the boys title in the Northwest Singles tournament Saturday at Cimarron-Memorial, defeating Arbor View's Manuel Portillo, 6-2, 7-5.

The opening game of the match lasted 29 points, including 12 deuces, and set the tone for a competitive battle.

Benowitz had advanced to the final by defeating Cimarron's Aaron Bowers in a three-set quarterfinal and downing Legacy's Anthony Moced in straight sets in the semifinal.

Portillo drew a quarterfinal bye before outlasting Cimarron's Brian Grupe in a three-set semifinal.

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