Hilton Head High girls tennis came up short against powerhouse Lucy Beckham on the road Thursday, falling 5-2 to the defending Class 4A state champions.
The Seahawks picked up singles wins from No. 2 Hailey Poplin and No. 3 Danielle Silvan, but Piper Chaney outdueled Emily Ruckno at No. 1 and the Bengals’ depth carried the day.
HHIHS (3-2, 3-1) is back in action Friday, facing Ashley Hall at the Bishop England Tournament.
Lucy Beckham 5, Hilton Head High 2
Singles
1. Piper Chaney (LB) def. Emily Ruckno 6-4, 6-2
2. Hailey Poplin (HH) def. Perrin Rogers 6-3, 6-4
3. Danielle Silvan (HH) def. Ava Dawson 6-4, 2-6, 10-5
4. Annie Wilbourne (LB) def. Alyssa Ruckno 6-2, 6-1
5. Lyla Small (LB) def. Lilly Friday 6-1, 7-5
Doubles
1. Chaney/Rogers (LB) def. Ruckno/Poplin 6-3, 6-3
2. Roxie Cesar/Grayson Rowley (LB) def. Hailey Cruz/Jessica Staigar 6-4, 6-4
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