Oregon was a roadblock for the Waunakee boys’ tennis team.
In a dual meet, on Monday, May 15, the Warriors lost 6-1, setting the stage for a second-place finish at the Badger Conference meet on Saturday, May 19, at Nielsen Tennis Stadium. Oregon came out on top.
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