The Squalicum boys' tennis team defeated host Anacortes 4-3 in Northwest Conference action on Monday, Sept. 17.

The win improved the Storm to 2-3, 2-3 NWC while the Seahawks dropped to 4-3, 3-2 NWC.

The outcome came down to the No. 3 doubles match where Squalicum's Carter Nickelson and Liam Brownlie won 6-4, 6-7 (1), 7-5.

"I was very pleased with the doubles outcome," Squalicum coach Joe O'Brien said in a phone interview. "The pressure was on them and they came through."

The Storm also had doubles wins from Zach Hart/Aaron Morris and Drew Segren/Kevin Smiley. Squalicum had a win at singles by Tavo O'Connell.

SQUALICUM 4, ANACORTES 3

Singles: J. Wigen (Ana) def. James Tan 6-2, 6-2; Irving (Ana) def. Avery Wolfe 4-6, 6-4, 7-5; Tavo O'Connell (Squal) def. K. Wigen 6-3, 5-7, 6-4; Gallo (Ana) def. Carter Thulin 6-2, 6-4.

Doubles: Zach Hart/Aaron Morris (Squal) def. Kiesser/Phillips 6-0, 6-2; Drew Segren/Kevin Smiley (Squal) def. Xue/Manion 6-3, 6-3; Carter Nickelson/Liam Brownlie (Squal) def. Douglas/Bellusci 6-4, 6-7(1), 7-5.