CHICAGO HEIGHTS — Mitch Russell clawed back in his No. 3 singles match and earned a 6-3, 3-6, 10-7 victory for the Chaparrals in their 8-1 loss to Prairie State on Monday afternoon.
 
"Mitch trailed 5-1 in the super tiebreaker,'' Chaparrals coach Jim Bowers said. "He really dug in there for the victory. It says a lot about staying in the moment and finding a way to win. As a unit, everyone is continuing to work at getting better and finding ways to improve.
 
The Chaparrals take on visiting Oakton at 3 p.m. today.
 
Prairie State 8, Chaparrals 1
Singles

1. Panashe Garah (PS) def. Avik Majmudar 6-0, 6-4
2. Tai Harrell (PS) def. Muhammad Adeeb 6-0, 6-0
3. Mitch Russell (COD) def. Charles Grandson 6-3, 3-6, 10-7
4. Jabril Dean (PS) def. Martin Kaynakschiev 6-0, 6-0
5. Prairie State won by default
6. Prairie State won by default

Doubles

1. Garah, Harrell def. Majmudar, Adeeb 6-1
2. Grandson, Dean def. Russell, Kaynakschiev 6-2