By Dennis Dunn, Writer
The IHSAA recently held the tennis sectional pairings on Monday night, September 30 and the Salem and Eastern boys tennis teams found out their fate. The Lions and Musketeers play for county, conference, and now can add sectional bragging rights to their repotoire.
The Lions and Musketeers will battle in the first match of the Floyd Central Sectional on Wednesday, Oct. 2. In the second match on Thursday, Oct. 3 will be the host Floyd Central going against Borden. The Highlanders come into sectional play as the heavy favorites to win their 38th straight sectional title. They have won a total of 40 sectionals. However, five teams have won more than the Highlanders (Munster 50, Columbus North 46, North Central (Indianapolis) 46, Jasper 43 and Homestead 42).
The championship match is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 4.
Sectional 15 at Floyd Central
Wednesday, Oct. 2
M1: Eastern vs. Salem
Thursday, Oct. 3
M2: Floyd Central vs. Borden
Friday, Oct. 4
Championship: M1 winner vs. M2 winner