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Triton Central ends Waldron's program-record win streak to capture Shelby County Tournament championship

With just less than three weeks left in the boys tennis regular season, Triton Central produced a “statement” win Saturday over Waldron to capture the Shelby County Tournament championship.

The two programs could meet again at the Shelbyville Sectional which also includes a strong Shelbyville squad.

Waldron defeated Morristown in the county tournament semifinal Saturday at Waldron to collect its program-record 12th-straight win.

In the other semifinal, Triton Central earned its 10th win of the season, 5-0 over Southwestern.

In the championship, Triton Central swept the doubles matches and got wins at No. 1 and No. 3 singles to secure a 4-1 victory.

At No. 1 singles, Tucker Hutchinson defeated Charlie Fischer, 6-2, 7-5. Fischer had been unbeaten at No. 2 singles this season.

Max Crouse bested Caiden Young at No. 3 singles for Triton Central, 6-0, 7-5.

At No. 1 doubles, Eli Sego and Connor Evans defeated Jacob Lindsey and Jack Fischer, 6-2, 3-6, 12-10.

And Ben Toth and Caleb McGuire topped Connor Hinchman and Matthew Thomas at No. 2 doubles, 6-3, 6-3.

Waldron’s lone win came at No. 2 singles where Lucas Shaw defeated Janssen Capps, 6-4, 6-4.

Triton Central improved to 11-4 this season. Waldron is 12-2.

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