MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. | The Young Harris College women's tennis team showcased their fighting spirit in a challenging match against Georgia College, ultimately falling 6-1. Despite the final score, the Mountain Lions were competitive in several closely contested matches, reflecting their resilience and determination.
Doubles Recap:
The doubles matches were hard-fought, with Young Harris striving to gain early momentum:
Georgia College secured the doubles point, but the matches were closely contested, with the No. 1 pairing narrowly missing out on a win.
Singles Recap:
The singles matches featured several intense contests, with Young Harris players demonstrating grit and competitiveness:
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No. 1 Singles: Simone Mercier started strong, pushing the first set to a tiebreak but ultimately fell 7-5, 6-1 to Chiara Santoro.
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No. 2 Singles: Andreia Semeano faced a formidable opponent in Jada Young, resulting in a 6-1, 6-2 loss.
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No. 3 Singles: Maud Scholten battled through challenging sets but was defeated 6-3, 6-2 by Ashley Bentz.
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No. 4 Singles: Futaba Saito delivered a standout performance, securing a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Rachel Black, showcasing her skill and determination.
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No. 5 Singles: Holly Ashford encountered a tough match, falling 6-4, 6-1 to Victoria Vendrell.
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No. 6 Singles: Callie Stanfield engaged in a marathon match, with both sets going to tiebreaks, but narrowly lost 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (8-6) to Shradha Chhabra.
The Mountain Lions' tenacity was evident, particularly in the No. 4Â and No. 6 singles matches, where they pushed their opponents to the brink.
Up Next:
Young Harris College will look to build on these competitive performances as they continue their season versus Columbus State in Chattanooga, Tennessee (Mar. 8).
