ELIZABETHTOWN – Seniors Kaden Thurman and Lainey Autry combined to win 3 points, and East Columbus forfeited 2 matches as West Bladen slipped past the Lady Gators 5-4 Monday in non-conference girls tennis action at Bladen County Park.
Thurman and Autry posted victories in their singles matches, then teamed up capture a point at No. 1 doubles. East Columbus forfeited the No. 6 singles and the No. 3 doubles match due to only having 5 players at the match.
“A fortunate win for the Lady Knights,” said West Bladen Coach Billy Bryant.
Singles
Kaden Thurman (WB) defeated East Columbus #1 6-3, 6-0
Lainey Autry (WB) def. East Columbus #2 6-0, 6-3
East Columbus #3 def. Olivia Skipper (WB) 7-6 (8-6), 6-4
East Columbus #4 def. Lauren Douglas (WB) 3-6, 6-4, 10-8
East Columbus #5 def. Karen Rodriguez (WB) 6-4, 4-6 (10-6)
Valeria Lopez Martinez (WB) def. East Columbus #6 DF 1-0
Doubles
Thurman/Autry (WB) def. East Columbus #1 8-1
East Columbus #2 def. Martinez/Skipper (WB) 8-3
Douglas/Rodriguez (WB) def. East Columbus #3 DF 1-0
West Bladen evened their overall record at 5-5 with the victory and will resume Southeastern Athletic Conference play Tuesday at St. Pauls at 4 p.m.
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