Top girls tennis athletes from Southern Illinois are ready to compete on a bigger stage. One week after clinching their state berths, they travel north to begin tournament play on Thursday.
Bergen Tech captured its first-ever girls tennis state championship with a razor-thin 3-2 victory over West Windsor-Plainsboro South. The win marked a defining moment for a program that had never before claimed the top spot in the state.
Fort Atkinson/Cambridge wrapped up their Badger Small season with a resounding 6-1 victory over Portage, marking their first league win of the year. With this final dual meet triumph, the Blackhawks set a confident tone as they look ahead to future challenges.
Salisbury High School’s girls’ tennis team faced a non-conference test at Gray Stone and came up short, losing 6-3. Despite strong singles performances by Meredith Williams and Lola Koontz, the Hornets could not overcome the Knights’ overall advantage.
Norwalk’s girls tennis team battled Waukee on Friday in a dual marked by five intense match tiebreakers. Although Waukee won 9-2, both of Norwalk’s victories came in thrilling third-set tiebreaks, showcasing the team’s tenacity.
Pella Christian’s fall sports season opened with a pair of third-place finishes for the cross country teams at the Marshalltown Early Bird Meet. Meanwhile, the Eagles girls’ tennis team dominated Oskaloosa with a decisive 10-1 victory, setting a positive tone for the coming months.
For the first time this fall, Pella Christian’s girls tennis team and both boys and girls cross country squads will step into competition this afternoon. Their simultaneous start promises an energetic launch to the local season, drawing excitement from teammates, coaches, and fans alike.
Pella Christian extended its strong season start by defeating Indianola 7-4 on Monday evening. Both teams split singles 3-3, but the Eagles’ doubles performance sealed their fifth victory of the year, bringing their overall record to 5-1.
Pella Christian and Pella High joined forces to host the first-ever Tulip City Tussle on Saturday, giving local tennis fans a glimpse of growing talent. The Eagles finished in 11th place amid strong competition, with senior player Ava Breems dropping her first singles match.
Pella Christian’s girls tennis team opened a demanding week with a 7-4 victory over Dallas Center–Grimes in Monday’s home opener. The win keeps the Eagles unbeaten at 3-0, powered by four singles triumphs that set the tone for the match.
