MOUNT ORAB — Clinton-Massie held off Western Brown 3-2 Wednesday in SBAAC American Division tennis action.
Clinton-Massie marches on to an 11-0 overall mark and a 6-0 record in the division.
Western Brown falls to 3-3 in division play and 9-3 overall.
The match was the first since a 3-2 win over Goshen that the Lady Falcons had lost on any court.
“This was our most challenging match this season,” CM coach Julie Kirby said. “Three of the five courts went to three sets and there six tiebreakers played.”
Massie changed its lineup for this match and the player responded.
“I was very happy for the girls,” Kirby said. “They went into a tough match with changes to their lineup and rallied to get the win.”
Kirby noted the play of Elle Dunham at third singles and Noel Gasaway and Emma Everitt at first doubles.
“The doubles team of Noel Gasaway and Emma Everitt went to three sets resulting in a win,” she said. “Elle Dunham was a last minute move to third singles and played a tough match; both girls were on their game. I was very pleased with Elle, she is a versitile player this season that I have been able to put anywhere and she has pulled through with a win for us.”
SUMMARY
Sept 7, 2022
@Western Brown High School
Clinton-Massie 3, Western Brown 2
Singles
1: Maria Jones lost to Liz Young 1-6, 7-5, 4-6
2: Lilly Logsdon lost to Shyla Burson 6-3, 5-7, 6-7
3: Elle Dunham def Zoee Temple 7-6, 7-5
Doubles
1: Brylie Green, Addison Swope def Shelby Kutler, Emily Young 7-5, 6-1
2: Noel Gasaway, Emma Everitt won 3-6, 6-4, 6-2
