Polson tennis fans had plenty to cheer about Friday as the Pirates delivered a dominant performance, sweeping both Bigfork and Corvallis in a thrilling day of dual matches.

The Pirate boys set the tone early, rolling past Bigfork with a commanding 6-0 victory before taking down the Blue Devils 6-1. Ruger Ellis was the star of the show, securing two singles wins that showcased his skill and composure on the court. In his first match against Bigfork's Dan Cadson, Ellis cruised to a 6-0, 6-1 win, then followed it up with a gritty three-setter against Corvallis's Pierce Yaskus, rallying from a first-set loss to win 3-6, 6-0, 6-2.

On the girls' side, Josie Henriksen and Vivian Grainey proved to be an unstoppable doubles duo, winning both of their matches with precision and teamwork. They first blanked Bigfork's Rivera Persne and Bristall Wallin 6-0, 6-0, then followed with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Corvallis's Olivia Hanson and Shyanne Watt. Their efforts helped the Polson girls edge out both opponents by identical 4-3 scores, showing the depth and resilience of the team.

The day was filled with memorable moments, including a marathon singles match between Polson's Gwynn Bird and Bigfork's Ira Hickey. Bird battled through a tense three-setter, winning 6-0, 3-6, 10-8 in a super tiebreaker that had fans on the edge of their seats. Similarly, Zoe Schroeder delivered a clutch performance against Corvallis's Kylie DeBuff, taking a hard-fought 7-6, 6-4 victory.

For the boys, doubles teams Marcus Lucas and Teague McElwee were flawless, winning both of their matches without dropping a single game. Parker Hendrickson and Truman Sawyer also impressed, adding two more dominant wins to the Pirates' tally.

With this sweep, Polson tennis continues to build momentum, proving that hard work and teamwork are paying off. Whether you're a player or a fan, days like this remind us why tennis is such an exciting sport—and why wearing the right gear can make all the difference on the court.