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Hebrink becomes first Austin Packer to qualify for state tennis meet since 1989

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May 21— Austin senior Cole Hebrink became the first Austin boys singles player to earn a spot in the state tournament since 1989 when he came through with a second place finish at the Section 1AA finals in Rochester Friday. Hebrink, who was seeded No. 4, defeated top-seeded Thor Sviggum of Rochester Century 7-6 (6), 6-0 in the semifinals.

Hebrink had lost to Sviggum twice in the regular season. Hebrink lost the championship match to Karthik Anad of Rochester Century by a score of 7-6(6), 6-2, but since Sviggum beat Faribault's Brandon Petricka, Hebrink advances to state.