Lady Cruiser tennis team faces first loss of season

The Eatonville Cruiser girls tennis team suffered their first loss of the season against White Salmon.

Their week started with a stellar performance against Montesano, clinching a 3-2 win. Lillian Bickford and Alayna Meyer secured a doubles victory with a score of 6-3, 7-5. 

Meanwhile, the duo of Jessie Zumwalt and Megan Blake dominated at the number two doubles position, claiming victory with scores of 6-3, 6-1. Jennavieve Smith sealed the deal for the Cruisers with a dominant performance in the number three singles match, finishing with a score of 6-0, 6-2. However, Bailey Andersen and Kate Marsh faced tough opponents in their singles matches, resulting in losses with scores of 6-1, 6-2, and 6-2, 6-2, respectively.

Despite their strong start, the Cruisers encountered formidable opposition in their match against White Salmon, ultimately suffering a 3-2 loss. Blake and Zumwalt won by scores of 7-6, 6-2. Smith emerged victorious with scores of 5-7, 6-4, 6-4. Sophomore standout Isabel Volk displayed remarkable determination in her number one singles match, pushing her senior opponent to three sets before ultimately falling with scores of 7-5, 1-6, 1-6. However, Marsh faced a tough challenge at number two singles, suffering a loss. Meyer and Bickford lost their first match of the season,1-6, 3-6.