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Lady Ventures Tie in Thrilling Season Opener Against Divine Child
In a closely contested opening day on March 27, the Bishop Foley High School Lady Ventures Varsity Tennis team tied with Divine Child Falcons, concluding the non-league match with a 4-4 score. The competition, held at Divine Child, showcased remarkable fortitude and skill from both squads, with many matches extending into tiebreakers.
Highlight performances included a staunch effort by the pair Elysia Youkhanna and Kennedy Cerne in 1 Doubles, who after a resilient match, narrowly missed the win in a third-set tiebreaker. In the 4 Doubles slot, Aly Kelly and Sophia Moceri demonstrated dominance by securing a clean sweep in the second set after a tightly contested first set tiebreaker. Likewise, in 3 Doubles, Leah McCulloch and Rachel Pryjma edged out wins in both sets through tight tiebreakers. The 2 Doubles saw Sophia Kozadinos and Grace Leong securing a unanimous victory in straight sets.
The highlight of the day was undoubtedly Bridget Gilbert's remarkable tenacity in her over two-and-a-half-hour match. Gilbert played through intense sets, each resolved in tiebreakers, to clinch a critical win for the Lady Ventures and ensure a tie in the overall match standings.
The Lady Ventures demonstrate promising prospects as they prepare for their next event today against Regina at Regina HS. Current records stand at 0 wins, 0 losses, and 1 tie as the Lady Ventures continue their season with high hopes.
