Varsity Girls Tennis Results

2008 Varsity Girls Tennis

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Oct. 14, Gazette: Whitman girls lead talented tennis field

After shocking the county — and itself — by dropping down to Division II in 2006, perennial girls tennis power Whitman has spent the last three years clawing its way back to the top.

The Vikings (12-0) are officially back in 2008. They clinched their first Division I title in six years with a 4-3 win over defending county champion Churchill on Oct. 2. But the season isn't over, and they're not satisfied yet.

Whitman intends to back up its division title at the county tournament, Oct. 20-23. The tournament's first two rounds will be played at various sites around the county; Wednesday and Thursday's semifinal and final rounds are slated for 3:30 p.m. at Blake. ...

In such a tennis-rich county, a plethora of other teams are eager and capable of pulling off upsets, including Bethesda-Chevy Chase (7-5), Blair (6-6) and Division II champion Richard Montgomery (10-1).

Match reports:

Oct. 10: Wootton 6, B-CC 1

The B-CC girls varsity tennis team ended its season last week with a solid record, winning seven matches, dropping five, and ranking number four in the division.

After beginning the season with *SIX CONSECUTIVE WINS*, it seemed as though the Lady Barons just couldn't lose. But the last few matches told a different story as the girls went up against the toughest teams in their division.

The last matchup of the regular season against Wootton was another tough one. The Barons put up a great fight and forced their Wootton rivals into close points and several tie-breakers. Still, despite great effort and sportsmanship, B-CC came up short. The only win for B-CC was brought home by doubles duo Cameron Kelly and Madison Yeutter, who overcame Wootton 7-6 (7-4), 6-1. Ellie Magner and partner Kayla Hanley came close at 6-7, 3-6.

The B-CC girls varsity tennis team wants to thank Coach Maigan Campbell for taking over at the eleventh hour. Coach Campbell's infectious enthusiasm motivated the girls, who derived greater confidence through her emphasis on the "inner game" – the right attitude for winning and having fun.

* "As a coach I tried to instill a great positive morale, confidence, and teamwork. This sport is extremely mental, and if you are going to be weak mentally, then you will not succeed physically. I have a young, strong, full-of-potential-group, and I'm definitely looking forward to next year! This has been the greatest coaching experience I have ever had." *

*The girls varsity tennis team would also like to thank Debbie Newman for her great work as team manager.*

Next stop -- county competitions. Come out and support your team!

- Reported by Kim Kelly

Oct. 7: Walter Johnson 6, B-CC 1

Walter Johnson proved too much for the Barons, but the match-ups produced some great tennis, with exciting deuce games, and long rallies.

Florence Lung, the only senior on the team, turned in a great three-set performance against Walter Johnson, ending in a close loss: 6-4, 4-6, 2-6. The only win came from doubles duo Madison Yeutter and Cameron Kelly, who, after a hard fought 6-4 victory in the first set cruised 6-0 in the second to seal the match.

Sept. 24: Churchill 7, B-CC 0

The girls varsity tennis team ran into some difficulty with Richard Montgomery and Churchill, ending their undefeated streak and leaving them with 6 wins and 2 losses. Churchill swept the Barons Wednesday with straight wins in all singles and doubles matches.

On Wednesday, October 1st, B-CC hosts Walter Johnson. The match begins at 3:30. Come out and support these great, talented athletes!!!

Sept. 22: Richard Montgomery 4, B-CC 3

Earlier in the week, the Barons fell to Richard Montgomery in a very close matchup. The final score was Richard Montgomery 4, B-CC 3. Campbell Burr won on the singles side, 4-6, 6-1, 6-3, while on the doubles side, Cameron Kelly and Madison Yeutter won 6-0, 6-3. Doubles team Kayla Hanley and Ellie Magner were also victorious, a 6-4 6-2 win.

Sept. 20: B-CC 4, Quince Orchard 3

Last Saturday, the Lady Barons handed B-CC an exciting win against Quince Orchard. Florence Lung scored the only victory on the singles side with a score of 6-1, 6-1. Doubles players Alice Boland and Anna Levitt won their match with a final of 6-2, 6-0, and Cameron Kelly and Madison Yeutter shut out their opponents with a 6-0, 6-0 win. The match rode on the outcome of the final competition featuring Kayla Hanley and Ellie Magner. The girls didn't disappoint and brought home a very exciting win for the Barons with a final score of 6-2, 6-2.

- Reported by Kim Kelly

Sept. 15: B-CC 6, Blair 1

On September 15, the B-CC girls varsity tennis team extended its winning streak to 5-0 (2-0 in division play), by beating Blair High School. The Barons won three out of four singles matches and all three doubles matches, ending with an overall score of 6-1.

In one of the best match-ups of the day, Barons' number one singles player Campbell Burr put up a great first-set fight but dropped the match 3-6, 0-6. This is Burr's first season loss. Taylor Newman combined stunning skill and strategy to win 6-3, 6-1. B-CC senior Florence Lung continued to lead by example, winning a tough one 6-4, 6-1.

And Marie Fanjoy ended the singles competition with an exciting first set tiebreaker and a final score of 7-6, 6-2.

On the doubles side, powerhouse duo and number one doubles team, Cameron Kelly and Madison Yeutter went an uncharacteristic three sets but came away victorious at 6-3, 4-6, 6-0. Alice Boland and Anna Levitt continued the winning streak in an exciting outing that went to a second set tie-break and ended at 6-3, 7-5. And new duo Sophie Asmuth and Lauren Hoover dominated with an impressive 6-2, 6-2 win.

The girls varsity tennis team hosts Quince Orchard High School on Saturday, September 20, at 10:00 am. Come out and support Coach Maigan Campbell and her talented athletes!

- Reported by Kim Kelly

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