District 2-2A tennis: Palatka’s Blevins brothers take second doubles marathon

Win match vs. Keystone Heights pair in 2-hour, 46-minute drama

  • Palatka’s Wyatt Blevins hits a backhanded shot, while his brother, Mason, watches during Wednesday’s District 2-2A second doubles semifinal match against Gainesville Eastside. (MARK BLUMENTHAL / Palatka Daily News)
    Palatka’s Wyatt Blevins hits a backhanded shot, while his brother, Mason, watches during Wednesday’s District 2-2A second doubles semifinal match against Gainesville Eastside. (MARK BLUMENTHAL / Palatka Daily News)
  • Palatka’s Paige Griner goes after a shot, while teammate Elle Herrington watches during Wednesday’s District 2-2A tournament second doubles semifinal against Gainesville Eastside. (MARK BLUMENTHAL / Palatka Daily News)
    Palatka’s Paige Griner goes after a shot, while teammate Elle Herrington watches during Wednesday’s District 2-2A tournament second doubles semifinal against Gainesville Eastside. (MARK BLUMENTHAL / Palatka Daily News)
Coming into this season, neither brothers Wyatt or Mason Blevins had any experience playing varsity tennis. Mason Blevins had a little more experience than his older brother, but yet, the two found…

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