Triton Athletics

ROCHESTER — Triton continued its strong start to the season with a dominant 5-0 varsity victory over Rochester on Thursday. The Trojans won all five matches in straight sets and surrendered just 11 games across the entire contest. Max Ritchison opened the sweep at No. 1 singles, defeating Camden Zink 6-3, 6-2. Colton Large rolled to a 6-1, 6-0 victory over Griffin Newton at No. 2 singles, while Levi McFarland blanked Cash Casper 6-0, 6-0 in the No. 3 position. The Trojans were equally impressive in doubles action. Brayden Nifong and Max Johnson defeated Jesse Smith and Logan Fuller 6-2, 6-4 at No. 1 doubles. Camden Large and Clayton Andrews completed the shutout with a 6-0, 6-0 victory over Ayden Smith and Luka Gottschalk at No. 2 doubles. Triton’s junior varsity team also earned a 2-1 victory. Brady Heckaman and Jackson Faulkner each collected 8-2 singles wins. Varsity 1s: Max Ritchison (T-Sr) def. Camden Zink, 6-3, 6-2 2s: Colton Large (T-Sr) def. Griffin Newton, 6-1, 6-0 3s: Levi McFarland (T-Jr) def. Cash Casper, 6-0, 6-0 1d: Brayden Nifong (T-Jr) and Max Johnson (T-Jr) def. Jesse Smith and Logan Fuller, 6-2, 6-4 2d: Camden Large (T-So) and Clayton Andrews (T-Jr) def. Ayden Smith and Luka Gottschalk, 6-0, 6-0 Junior Varsity 1s: Brady Heckaman (T-Jr) def. Waylon Thomas, 8-2 2s: Jackson Faulkner (T-Jr) def. Wade Wheadon, 8-2 3s: Rochester def. Oliver Ickes (T-Sr), 8-2 NEXT: The Trojans will return to action Saturday, Aug. 22, when they travel to compete in the Peru Invitational. Play is scheduled to begin at 10 am.