O'Neal solidifies Conference Runner-Up spot and berth in State Championships with 9-0 win over Village Christian
On an emotional Senior Day for Katie Salloum, Maggie Hakas, and Katherine McMurray, the O’Neal Tennis team defeated Village Christian 9-0 to solidify their spot as Cape Fear Independent Conference Runner-Up and earn a spot in the State Championship Tournament.
Southern Pines, NC – On an emotional Senior Day for Katie Salloum, Maggie Hakas, and Katherine McMurray, the O’Neal Tennis team defeated Village Christian 9-0 to solidify their spot as Cape Fear Independent Conference Runner-Up and earn a spot in the State Championship Tournament.
#1 seed Greyson Keel (ON) defeated Allison Copeland (VC) 10-0. #2 seed Maggie Hakas (ON) d. Layne Sessoms (VC) 10-1. The #3 match saw Emma Gentry Landry (ON) defeat Olivia Stout (VC) 10-1. In the #4 seed match, Sophia Renner defeated Casey Patillo (VC) 10-4. # 5 seed Kennon Later (ON) defeated Casey Patillo (VC) 10-2 and improve her singles record to 14-2. #6 seed Dana Averbook defeated Stephanie Cales (VC)) 10-0.
With a 6-0 lead by Cape Fear
“It was a great day for our Seniors!” said Coach Carl Bryan. “I am so proud that Katherine, Katie and Maggie went out as winners in their matches and as a team. The girls played really well today and secured their Conference Runner-up spot. It was an emotional day as the Seniors reflected on the season at the end of the match. I could not be more proud of the entire team for their work effort this season and I am especially glad their efforts earned them a spot in the State Championships.”
The Falcons depart on Thursday to go to Rocky Mount
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