Jung climbs to victory
JJ Jung of Camas lost the first set 0-6, before rattling off a 6-2, 6-4 victory against Washougal’s Andrew Bastian Wednesday. Dan Trujillo
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
The elevation was steep and rocky for JJ Jung after he lost the first set, but the Camas High School sophomore was up for the challenge.
"I just closed my eyes and relaxed," he said. "I was ready to climb the mountain. Just took things one step at a time."
After a 3 hour, 30 minute marathon of a tennis match under the hot sun Wednesday, Jung defeated Andrew Bastian of Washougal 0-6, 6-4, 6-2. The hard fought victory solidified a 6-0 sweep for the Papermakers over the Panthers in Washougal.
"It was quite exhilarating," Jung said. "A long match like that strengthens your mental state. Mentality is what separates the good players from the great players. It's not just about the brawn, but also the brain."
