The Washington Lady Blue Lion tennis team hosted Miami Trace for the continuation and conclusion of a match that began on Aug. 29 but was halted by rain.
Washington won the match, four courts to one.
At first singles, Megan Downing beat Cassie VanDyke, 6-0, 6-0.
At second singles, Jen Richards defeated Bayley Thompson, 6-0, 6-1.
Third singles went to Sydnie Hall, 6-2, 6-2 over Haiven Pepper.
At first doubles, Bethany Wilt and Brooklyn Foose rallied after dropping the first set to defeat Anita Pursell and Cameron Bucher, 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 (7-1).
At second doubles, Miami Trace’s Jackie Wisecup and Beth Hogsett defeated Brynne Frederick and Payton Maddux, 6-3, 6-2.
In a j-v doubles match, Washington’s Bre Taylor and Mei Kobayashi defeated Kyleigh Slone and Angela Godinez, 9-8 (7-4).
“First doubles had a three set match that ended with a tie-breaker,” Washington head coach Samantha Leach said. “Both squads played hard until the end.
“I was proud of how my girls kept their composure even when they were down,” Leach said. “Bethany and Brooklyn never gave up.
“As a team I saw huge improvements,” Leach said. “I am extremely proud of their effort.”
Miami Trace will have Frontier Athletic Conference matches next week at Hillsboro (Tuesday) and home against Jackson Thursday. Both matches have a starting time of 4:30 p.m.
Washington will play at London Monday and host Jackson Tuesday at 4:30 p.m.
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