CLINTON – Senior-laden Clinton defeated West Bladen 9-0 Thursday in Southeastern Athletic Conference girls’ tennis action.
All 6 Clinton players who played in the match are seniors. “Tough loss for the Lady Knights against a very good Clinton team,” said West Bladen Coach Billy Bryant.
West Bladen junior Kaden Thurman split her first 2 sets with Clinton’s #1 singles player Lauren Naylor, but was edged 11-9 in the tiebreaker.
Singles
Lauren Naylor (C) defeated Kaden Thurman (WB) 6-3, 3-6, 11-9
Melina Matthews (C) def. Courtney Hester (WB) 6-2, 6-2
Emily Baggett (C) def. Lainey Autry (WB) 6-1, 6-3
Zoey Brewer (C)) def. Yari Santana (WB) 6-1, 6-0
Kate Randleman (C) def. Dakota Stone (WB) 6-0, 6-0
Haley Carter (C) def. Mauri Flores (WB) 6-0, 6-1
Doubles
Naylor/Baggett (C) def. Thurman/Autry (WB) 8-5
Matthews/Brewer (C) def. Hester/Santana (WB) 8-4
Randleman/Carter (C) def. Flores/Brookee Singletary (WB) 8-2
The Knights are now 1-2 overall and will travel to East Columbus Thursday.
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