By Justin Sokeland

WBIW.com

BEDFORD – Granted a two-match headstart, Bedford North Lawrence needed a single victory in singles to win its season opener. Asher Thompson rose to the occasion.

Thompson rolled to a straight-set triumph at No.3 singles as the Stars edged Northeast Dubois 3-2 on Monday afternoon. The short-handed Jeeps failed to field any doubles teams, giving BNL a definite edge. With the spotlight on the singles courts, Thompson rolled to a 6-1, 6-2 win over Abraham Lueken to secure the necessary point.

“Asher still played timid at times, but when he finally got out in front with the score, he was swinging on the ball,” BNL coach Ian Dillman said. “That’s the type of playing style we need from the start of the match, being aggressive and forcing your opponent to hit off ba

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