The Tribune

THE Hotchkiss ladies’ tennis team, featuring Bahamian Savannah Roberts, lost a 5-0 decision to number one seed Andover as they completed the New England Tournament final.

Sara McClure/Grace Kennedy and Savannah Roberts/Jennifer Li both lost their respective doubles matches 4-8.

At third doubles, Sally Kuehn/Ginny Barnes held a 7-4 lead, but could not close out their match, and lost 8-9 (4-7) to give Andover a 3-0 lead heading into the singles.

While all of the girls battled in the singles, Andover clinched the match after Savi (#3) and Sophie (#6) lost their respective singles matches. The ladies in blue had a terrific tournament, but just faced a top tier Andover team.

Congratulations to coach Chase and her players. The Bearcat of the match honours go to Grace Kennedy for winning her first set at number two singles.

Overall it was a wonderful season for the ladies in blue as they finished with a 14-2 win-loss record and they are already looking forward to the 2018 campaign.

Doubles:

1. Reagan Posorske/Dariya Zhumashova (PA) def Sara McClure/Grace Kennedy (H) 8-4

2. Sewon Park/Charlotte Welch (PA) def Savi Roberts/Jennifer Li (H) 8-4

3. Amy Ji/Lauren Fanning (PA) def Sally Kuehn/Ginny Barnes (H) 9-8 (7-4)

Singles:

1. Reagan Posorske (PA) led Sara McClure (H) 7-5, 1-0

2. Grace Kennedy (H) led Amy Ji (PA) 6-4

3. Dariya Zhumashova (PA) def Savi Roberts (H) 6-0, 6-2

4. Katherine Hu (PA) led Jennifer Li (H) 6-2, 3-0

5. Sewon Park (PA) led Sally Kuehn (H) 6-1, 5-2

6. Lauren Fanning (PA) def Sophie Sitinas (H) 6-2, 6-1