Girls Tennis

Rd #1: Trojans 6-0. Nadia Stuart (12) stepped in for her first match at #1s varsity and ended up 5-1 before time (working on depth/net play). Shelby Paberzs (11) and Peyton Bean (11) got up 6-0, 1-1 as time expired (working on FH topspin/hitting serves with pace).
Rd #2: Trojans 6-0. Gabby Croddy (12) went up 3-2 in tightly contested match at #1s, while working on achieving 75% 1st service percentage. Merritt Jaeger (12) & Lilli Mohler (11) took home their #3d match 6-0, 1-0 while working on better positioning on a court and their racket take back on serves.
Rd #3: Trojans 6-0. Monica Szentes (11) was ahead in her #2 singles match, but no official score was reported to coach. She was working on her diamond ready position and following through on her groundstrokes. Avery Bruce (10) and Maria Agostino (10) set a blistering 6-0 round in 20 minutes time while working on hitting with pace and power on their groundstrokes.

The opening match of the year saw the Trojans fall 2-3 in a late night rain delayed match at Lebanon. The good news, the girls learned how to squeegee correctly! We also made the annual stop at Milky Way to celebrate what a great group of gals we have! Nadia Stuart (12) had a tall order against an experienced fellow senior, ultimately falling 0-6, 3-6 in her first varsity match and first match at #1s! Gabby Croddy (12) fought off cramps, but couldn’t get over the hump at 2-6, 5-7 in a match where she hit 10 balls a point. Monica Szentes (11) fought in a strong opening set 3-6, but lost her steam dropping the second set 0-6.
The two wins for the Lady Trojans came at #1d with Shelby Paberzs (11) & Zizi Wuensch (11) digging deep to find themselves in a third set win 6-4, 3-6, 6-1. Way to put the pedal to the metal and regroup after the second set, coach is proud! At #2d Peyton Bean (11) & Merritt Jaeger (12) took at commanding 6-2 opening set, and made it a little tense on themselves second set before closing out a 7-5 decision.

Ooohh what aa night, duh dah, duh duh dah dah dah dah! Pike ladies came to play and they put out a strong 1-2-3 singles lineup. Junior Aaralyn Mills was in at #1s and brought her finest game against Nadia Stuart (12). Nadia grinded out a competitive look tonight, but just got outlasted from the baseline 1-6, 0-6. Freshman Nyah Mathis was in at #2s knocked off Gabby Croddy (12) who ran all over the court and them some tonight playing her heart out. Gabby had to retire from cramps at 0-6, 1-2 in the match. Hopefully we get fitness at full speed this season and move beyond any physical ailments! #3s Monica Szentes (11) got off to a 4-3 lead in the first working on topspin and following through, but lost the next 9 games in a 4-6, 0-6 decision.
Shelby Paberzs (11) and Zizi Wuensch (11) had their second three set marathon in just as many matches. The two worked on high service percentage, dominant net play, and despite a minor hiccup in the second, the two cruised to a 6-2, 4-6, 6-1 dub! #2d Peyton Bean (11) and Merritt Jaeger (12) took home the only decisive win for the Lady Trojans tonight with a 6-0, 6-4 win. Good net play and good communication will see them grow through the season.