Chiefs tennis returns from district play
Bob Kirkpatrick | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 11 years, 6 months AGO
YAKIMA - Consistency is the key to success in any sport. And although both the girls and boys tennis teams played well at times this season, they just couldn't make it over the hump to finish in the upper echelon of the district competition as both were knocked out of postseason play over the weekend.
"The Wenatchee boys were a force in this tournament placing first, second and third in singles, and first and third in doubles. We played well in doubles, but just ran into some quality teams," coach Jon Wrigley said. "Carina (LeFave) and Courtney (Kunjara) played real well to reach the doubles finals, but lost out to the DeMond twins, who are veterans of the state tournament. We started a bit tight, but really played a solid match against a high level opponent. Our second match in the same day against Eastmont was tough. Abby Waterhouse caught fire in the third set and we could not find an answer. This season saw Carina really make a name for herself in the league. I am excited to see where she takes her game next season.Courtney finished her high school career with a solid tournament."
Girls singles results
1s-Micayla Friend lost to Eastmont's Kyra Wonders in three sets, 7-6(4), 4-6, 0-6
2s-Sydney Francis lost to Eastmont's Tangela Pascacio 3-6, 2-6
3s-Liz Busherd lost to Annaise Nelson from Wenatchee, 0-6, 2-6
Bonus Round
1s-Micayla Friend lost to Elnora Thomas from Davis, 1-6, 0-6
2s-Sydney Francis defeated Eastmont's Jade Hayes in three sets, 6-2, 0-6, 7-6(3)
Girls doubles results
1d-Courtney Kunjara and Carina LeFave defeated Jordan Morrow and Rachel Schwarz from Eastmont, 6-1, 6-0
2d-Marki Koreis and Ece Yilmaz beat Wenatchee's Kayla Keppler and Samantha Ng 6-4, 7-5
3d-Dorothy Catey and Sierra Gallaway lost to Bailee Griffen and Karly Forbes from Eisenhower is three sets, 2-6, 6-4, 1-6
Quarterfinals
1d-Courtney Kunjara and Carina LeFave defeated Peyton Long and Andrea Hohman from Davis, 6-3, 6-0
2d-Marki Koreis and Ece Yilmaz lost to Elizabeth Bickford and Abby Waterhouse from Eastmont,0-6, 1-6
Consolation First Round
2d-Marki Koreis and Ece Yilmaz defeated Andrea Hohman and Peyton Long from Davis, 7-6(4), 0-6, 7-6(8)
Semifinals
1d-Courtney Kunjara and Carina LeFave beat Elizabeth Bickford and Abby Waterhouse from Eastmont, 6-4, 6-2
Consolation Quarterfinals
2d-Marki Koreis and Ece Yilmaz lost to Olivia Morgan and Annie Stefanides from Wenatchee, 2-6, 5-7
Championship
1d-Courtney Kunjara and Carina LeFave lost to Erica and Megumi DeMond from Davis, 3-6, 3-6
Consolation Finals
1d-Courtney Kunjara and Carina LeFave lost to Elizabeth Bickford and Abby Waterhouse from Eastmont in three sets, 4-6, 6-2,
Boys singles results
1s-Nolan Knapp lost to Kyle Miller from Davis, 1-6, 0-6
2s-Bryan Earl lost in three sets to Hunter Long from Davis, 4-6, 6-2, 6-7(4)
3s-Pedro Barreras lost to Devon Erho from Eastmont, 2-6, 1-6
Bonus Round
1s-Nolan Knapp beat Pedro Barreras 6-2, 6-4
Boys doubles
1d-Tiernan Hall and Drew Perz beat Josh Hirz and Jace Hunt, 6-1, 6-2
2d-Jordan Earl and Marco Sanchez turned back Jaiden Marquis and Matthew Tucknies from Eisenhower, 6-1, 6-1
Bonus Round
3d-Josh Hirz and Jace Hunt beat Karlos Galindo and Chi Lu from Eisenhower, 6-2, 7-5
Quarterfinals
1d-Tiernan Hall and Drew Perez shut out Luke Kim and Troy Tamaki from Davis, 6-0, 6-0
2d-Jordan Earl and Marco Sanchez lost to Wenatchee's Nathaniel Noyd and Sohail Qazi, 0-6, 0-6
Consolation First Round
2d-Jordan Earl and Marco Sanchez beat Anthony Brimble and Jesse Pascacio from Eastmont in three sets, 7-6(6), 6-7(8), 6-4
Semifinals
1d-Tiernan Hall and Drew Perez lost to Colton Erho and Josh Waterhouse from Eastmont, 1-6, 4-6
Consolation Quarterfinals
1d-Tiernan Hall and Drew Perez beat Jordan Earl and Marco Sanchez, 6-3, 6-2
Consolation Semifinals
1d-Tiernan Hall and Drew Perez lost to Robbie Osgood and Chris Thies from Wenatchee, 2-6, 4-6
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