The Austin boys tennis team won some close matches to beat John Marshall 6-1 at Paulson Courts Tuesday.

John Register and Matt Duren each won in three sets in singles play for the Packers.

“John and Matt outlasted the competitors by staying focused and not getting tentative with their shots,” Austin head coach Thomas Tauchnitz said. “Instead they really took it to their opponents and both went out and took the match.”

Austin will play at Mankato West Thursday at 4:30 p.m.

Singles

Drew Halvin (A) def. Tyler Shonkwiler 6-2 6-1

John Register (A) def. Mitch Motsko 6-7 (5-7) 6-4 6-4

Peter Lindahl (A) def. Rusty Decker 6-2 6-4

Matt Duren (A) def. Thanh Truong 7-5 5-7 6-4

Doubles

Bob Astrup/Jacob Brehmer (A) def. Matt Rothschild/Michael Braun 6-0 6-1

Max Heimer/Matt Bitz (JM) def. Chris Jahr/Matt Zastoupil 2-6 2-6

Josh Detweiler/Andrew Heickley (a) def. Nate Polansky/Ben Ringhofer 6-2 7-6 (9-7)