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Smashing Season Ladies Net Wins Women's Tennis C-J Opp o 5 Springboro 4 1 Eaton 5 0 Trotwood 4 1 Northmont o 5 Oakwood 1 3 Milton Union o 5 Butler 5 0 Miamisburg 2 3 Beavercreek 3 2 Tipp City 1 4 Alter 4th Carroll Tourn . o 5 Yellow Springs 4 1 Fairborn 5 0 Wayne 2 3 Centerville 5 0 Colonel White 5 0 Carroll 5 0 Brookville
Season record 10-8
What led the women 's tennis team to a successful 10-8 season record? Second-year coach Rory Korzan thought it was because of their work and their love for the game . "They played very tough and worked very hard ," said Korzan . " I'm really proud of them." The ladies began with a loss to Springboro. They rebound ed with three consecutive victories over Eaton , Trotwood and Northmont and netted 4th place at the Carroll Tournament.
The roller coaster campaign ended with the ladies winning five of their last six matches before heading into tournament play. The ladies played their hearts out despite a demanding schedule that included three or four games a week and grueling practices , including the early morning ones . The team was led by senior Spirit Award winner Nicole Spiker and senior Coach's Award winner Joan Bosticco . The award for Most Valuable Player was given to freshman Mary Hennessey. Hennessey placed fourth in the Dayton Sectionals and advanced to the Di stricts . Hennessey was named Honorable Mention All-Area .
Front row: Brandie Richard son, Amy Sanderman, Debra Sanderm an, Melissa Trinid ad, Leslie Mahle. Row 2: Alicia Colva rd , Kathl een McDerrmott, Lyntovis Cotton . Row 3: Joan Bosticco, Nico le Spi ke r, Susan Harke r, Kati e Mitchell , Carolin e Deters, Mary Henness ey , Bra ndi Byrd , Jennifer Schlorm an, Rory Ko rzan .
Freshman Al icia Colvard earn s her fi rst va rsity letter after putti ng in a winning season. Ru shing the net on her way to a wi nning point is Rori Sullivan.
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