John Paul II’s girls tennis team pulled off an impressive region victory against Hilton Head Christian Academy on Thursday, winning 5-4 after battling for more than four hours.
The bottom of the lineup came up big for the Golden Warriors, as Samantha Reilly won the day’s only three-set thriller at No. 4, while No. 5 Breanna Frank and No. 6 Alexa Eaddy sailed through in straight sets. JPII’s Bela Crespo also delivered a victory at No. 2, while HHCA got wins from No. 1 Caitlin Jackson and No. 3 Elizabeth Drozd.
The Eagles took the first two doubles matches, though, hinging everything on the No. 3 doubles court, where Frank and Eaddy held on for an 8-5 win to seal the match.
JPII (1-1, 1-0) travels to Hilton Head Prep for a region match Monday. HHCA (0-1) is back in action Sept. 7 against Heritage Academy.
Singles
1. Caitlin Jackson (HHCA) def. Trice McClure 6-2, 6-3
2. Bella Crespo (JPII) def. Katherine Drozd 6-4, 6-3
3. Elizabeth Drozd (HHCA) def. Paige Weniger 6-2, 6-4
4. Samantha Reilly (JPII) def. Sophia Blackwell 6-3, 4-6, 1-0
5. Breanna Frank (JPII) def. Isabel Taylor 6-2, 6-1
6. Alexa Eaddy (JPII) def. Caroline Drozd 6-3, 6-1
Doubles
1. Jackson/K.Drozd (HHCA) def. McClure/Crespo 8-3
2. Blackwell/E.Drozd (HHCA) def. Weniger/Reilley 8-5
3. Frank/Eaddy (JPII) def. C.Drozd/Taylor 8-5
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