Hilton Head High’s girls tennis team claimed cross-island bragging rights with a 4-3 win over Hilton Head Prep on Thursday.
The bottom of the lineup carried the day for the Seahawks, who dropped the top two singles courts and No. 1 doubles but won the other three singles matches and No. 2 doubles.
The Seahawks (1-0) travels to May River on Tuesday. The Dolphins (1-1) host Beaufort High on Tuesday.
Singles
1. Sayda Hernandez (HHP) def. Emily Ruckno 6-3, 6-1
2. Maia Mureseanu (HHP) def. Sierra Seabra 6-1, 6-2
3. Danielle Silvan (HHIHS) def. Lizzie Lofye 6-4, 7-6 (7-5)
4. Sydney Hall (HHIHS) def. Lauren Harvey 6-0, 6-3
5. Hailey Poplin (HHIHS) def. Molly Rankin 6-0, 6-2
Doubles
1. Hernandez/Mureseanu (HHP) def. Ruckno/Seabra 6-3, 2-6 (6-10)
2. Madeleine Pollitzer/Katie Watts (HHIHS) def. Val Covington/Page Sriubas 6-3, 6-1