CEDARVILLE, Ohio - The 2025-26 season kicked off on Friday evening for Grace's men's tennis team.

The Lancers traveled to NCAA Div. II Cedarville, dealing the Yellow Jackets a 5-2 defeat.

Benjamin Rahine starred atop Grace's lineup. He teamed up with Mahefa Rakotomalala at No. 1 doubles for a perfect 6-0 win. Later, he won in straight sets at the No. 1 singles' spot.

Rakotomalala also picked up a win in singles, leading through two sets before his opponent retired.

Manuel Marques also earned a pair of points. He joined Stergios Papadopoulos for a 6-4 win at No. 2 doubles; Marques then battled to a three-set victory at No. 2 singles.

Papadopoulos also had to win in three sets at No. 3 singles, recovering after dropping the opening set.

The Lancers will remain in Ohio on Saturday for a neutral-site match against Lawrence Tech.

Grace's home opener is set for Oct. 18 against Ferris State.

DOUBLES

1. Rahine/Rakotomalala (GC) def. Deltaren/Issager (CU) 6-0
2. Marques/Papadopoulos (GC) def. Morrison/Esquivel (CU) 6-4
3. De Carvalho/Rongos (CU) def. Garcia/Sheets (GC) 6-0

SINGLES

1. Rahine (GC) def. Deltaren (CU) 7-6 (3), 6-3
2. Marques (GC) def. Esquivel (CU) 6-4, 5-7, 6-2
3. Papadopoulos (GC) def. Issager (CU) 5-7, 6-1, 6-3
4. Rakotomalala (GC) def. Morrison (CU) 6-0, 1-0, ret.
5. Rongos (CU) def. Garcia (GC) 7-5, 6-4
6. De Carvalho (CU) def. Parker (GC) 6-1, 6-4