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GIRLS' TENNIS
MATCH SUMMARIES
WHELAN WINS SECTION SINGLES TITLE
Sophomore Kelly Whelan defeated Olivia Heim of Pine-Richland, 6-4, 6-7, 6-2, at the Senior High courts on Thursday afternoon to win the Section 2 Singles Championship. Whelan downed Michelle Flynn of Mars, 10-0, in the first round, knocked off Morgan Johnstonbaugh of Hampton, 10-1, in the quarterfinals, and Taylor Perz of Pine-Richland, 6-1, 6-2, in the semifinals on her way to the championship match.
Junior Stephanie Smyers advanced to the semifinals before losing to Heim, 6-4, 6-1. In the first round, Smyers downed Katy Andrascik of Mars, 10-0, and then beat Carolyn Sheffer of Butler, 10-3 in the quarters. In the consolation final, Perz defeated Smyers, 6-4, 7-6.
The Lady Tiger team will be back in action again on Monday when they travel to Mars for a 3:30 section match.
WPIAL SECTION
2
SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIPS
| FIRST ROUND |
| KELLY WHALEN (NA) def. Michelle Flynn (Mars), 10-0 |
| Morgan Johnstonbaugh (H) def. Heather Santa (B), 10-5 |
| Michaela Varys (NH) def. Lauren Fetter (SV), 10-0 |
| Taylor Perz (PR) def. Katie Conlon (K), 10-0 |
| STEPHANIE SMYERS (NA) def. Katy Andrascik (Mars), 10-0 |
| Katherine Chen (H) def. Emily Winkler (NH), 10-8 |
| Olivia Heim (PR) def. Stephanie Ryan (SV), 10-0 |
| QUARTERFINALS |
| WHELAN (NA) def. Johnstonbaugh (H), 10-1 |
| Perz (PR) def. Varys (NH), 10-2 |
| SMYERS (NA) def. Shetter (B), 10-3 |
| Heim (PR) def. Chen (H), 10-1 |
| SEMIFINALS |
| WHELAN (NA) def. Perz (PR), 6-1, 6-2 |
| Heim (PR) def. SMYERS (NA), 6-4, 6-1 |
| CHAMPIONSHIP |
| WHELAN (NA) def. Heim (PR), 6-4, 6-7, 6-2 |
| CONSOLATION |
| Perz (PR) def. SMYERS (NA), 6-4, 7-6 |
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JV TEAM WINS ELEVENTH STRAIGHT WITHOUT A LOSS
The JV team remained unbeaten with a 3-2 victory at Shady Side Academy on Friday afternoon.
JV MATCH
SUMMARY
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 3 SHADY SIDE ACADEMY - 2
| SINGLES | |
| #1 | Sunjoo Lee (NA) def. Ellen Boyle (SSA), 10-0 |
| #2 | Demi Edwards (NA) def. Megan Towery (SSA), 10-8 |
| #3 | Anita Jain (SSA) def. Megan Towery (SSA), 10-8 |
| DOUBLES | |
| #1 | Gauri Joshi/Molly Marous (SSA) def. Kaitlin Harris/Tanna Lammers (NA), 10-8 |
| #2 | Divya Tumuluru/Amy Callahan (NA) def. Molly Towery/Lia Farrill (SSA), 10-4 |
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LADY TIGERS SWEEP SENECA VALLEY AGAIN, 5-0
For the second time in two days, the Lady Tigers shut out Seneca Valley, 5-0. Playing at the SV courts, the NA singles players led the way with sophomore Kelly Whelan, junior Stephanie Smyers and junior Amanda Maiello picking up straight set victories.
In doubles play, it was senior Jen Larimore and freshman Kayla Becich at #1 with a 6-1, 6-0 victory over Caitlin DeLeo and Michelle Tranter. At the #2 doubles position, sophomore Blair Brown and senior Cherry Bharati coming through with a 6-1, 6-2 victory over the Raider team of Fronzaglio and Krohe.
The win brought the NA section record to 9-1, the overall mark to 11-1. The section singles tournament will be held today and tomorrow at the Senior High courts. Action is slated to get underway at 12:30 pm today.
JV UPDATE: The JV team defeated Seneca Valley, 5-0, to remain undefeated and improve their record to 10-0.
MATCH SUMMARY
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 5 SENECA VALLEY - 0
| SINGLES | |
| #1 | Kelly Whelan (NA) def. Lauren Fetter (SV), 6-0, 6-0 |
| #2 | Stephanie Smyers (NA) def. Jacque Maxson (SV), 6-0, 6-1 |
| #3 | Amanda Maiello (NA) def. Lauren Hoyt (SV), 6-0, 6-2 |
| DOUBLES | |
| #1 | Jen Larimore/Kayla Becich (NA) def. Caitlin DeLeo/Michelle Tranter (SV), 6-1, 6-0 |
| #2 | Blair Brown/Cherry Bharti (NA) def. Alexia Fronzaglio/Krohe (SV), 6-1, 6-2 |
JV MATCH
SUMMARY
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 5 SENECA VALLEY - 0
| SINGLES | |
| #1 | Sunjoo Lee (NA) def. Annie Ryan (SV), 6-1, 6-3 |
| #2 | Demi Edwards (NA) def. Kirsten Garcynski (SV), 1-6, 6-1, 6-2 |
| #3 | Rachel Pearson (NA) def. Carly Johns (SV), 6-3, 6-3 |
| DOUBLES | |
| #1 | Kaitlin Harris/Tanna Lammers (NA) def. Kelsey Vuic/Lauren Hoffman (SV), 7-5, 6-2 |
| #2 | Divya Tumuluru/Amy Callahan (NA) def. Julia Vandrak/Shelby Resch (SV), 6-4, 6-2 |
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LADY TIGERS BLANK SENECA VALLEY, 5-0
The Lady Tigers shut out Seneca Valley, 5-0, at the Senior High courts on Tuesday afternoon. Once again, the singles players did not lose a game as sophomore Kelly Whelan, senior Jen Larimore, and junior Stephanie Smyers all won in straight sets by 6-0, 6-0 scores.
In doubles play, the #1 team of junior Amanda Maiello and sophomore Blair Brown also pitched a shutout at Alexia Fronzaglio and Caitlin DeLeo in a straight set victory. At #2 doubles, freshman Kayla Becich teamed up with senior Laura Amster to win a 6-2, 6-0 victory over the #2 Seneca Valley team.
With the win, NA improved to 8-1 in section play, 9-2 overall. The two teams will meet again this afternoon at the Seneca Valley courts. Match time is scheduled for 3:30 pm.
MATCH SUMMARY
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 5 SENECA VALLEY - 0
| SINGLES | |
| #1 | Kelly Whelan (NA) def. Liza Gordan (SV), 6-0, 6-0 |
| #2 | Jen Larimore (NA) def. Chelsea Nelson (SV), 6-0, 6-0 |
| #3 | Stephanie Smyers (NA) def. Stephanie Ryan (SV), 6-0, 6-0 |
| DOUBLES | |
| #1 | Amanda Maiello/Blair Brown (NA) def. Alexia Fronzaglio/Caitlin DeLeo (SV), 6-0, 6-0 |
| #2 | Kayla Becich/Laura Amster (NA) def. Hannah Pecyna/Jacqui Maxson (SV), 6-2, 6-0 |
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LADY TIGERS PERFECT IN 5-0 SHUTOUT OF KNOCH
The Lady Tigers did not lose a game as they shut out Knoch, 5-0, in a section match at the Senior High courts on Monday afternoon. Junior Stephanie Smyers, junior Amanda Maiello, and senior co-captain Laura Amster won in straight sets in singles play to pace the NA victory.
In doubles play, seniors Jen Larimore and Lisa Gorski teamed up at #1 to defeat Peggy and Jenna Kanterman. At #2 doubles, it was freshman Kayla Becich and sophomore Blair Brown combining for the straight set 6-0, 6-0 victories.
With the win, the Lady Tigers section record went to 7-1, the overall mark to 9-1. NA will host Seneca Valley this afternoon in a 3:30 pm section match at the Senior High courts.
MATCH SUMMARY
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 5 KNOCH - 0
| SINGLES | |
| #1 | Stephanie Smyers (NA) def. Katie Conlon (K), 6-0, 6-0 |
| #2 | Amanda Maiello (NA) def. Sarah Cypher (K), 6-0, 6-0 |
| #3 | Laura Amster (NA) def. Brooke Ross (K), 6-0, 6-0 |
| DOUBLES | |
| #1 | Jen Larimore/Lisa Gorski (NA) def. Peggy Kanterman/Jenna Kanterman (K), 6-0, 6-0 |
| #2 | Lau;a Becich/Blair Brown (NA) def. Emily Sale/Abby Conlon (K), 6-0, 6-0 |
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LADY TIGERS DROP HAMPTON, 4-1
The Lady Tiger swept the singles matches on Thursday afternoon on their way to a 4-1 victory over Hampton at the Senior High courts. Sophomore Kelly Whelan, junior Stephanie Smyers, and junior Amanda Maiello all won in straight sets to pace NA to the win.
In doubles play, the #2 team of seniors Laura Amster and Lisa Gorski took a 6-4, 6-0 win over the team of Schmidt and Sherred of Hampton. With the win, NA improved their section record to 6-1, the overall mark to 8-1. The Lady Tigers will host Knoch on Monday afternoon with match time set for 3:30 pm.
JV UPDATE: The JV team won their ninth straight without a loss with a 3-2 victory at Hampton on Thursday afternoon.
MATCH SUMMARY
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 4 HAMPTON - 1
| SINGLES | |
| #1 | Kelly Whelan (NA) def. Johnstonbaugh (H), 6-0, 6-0 |
| #2 | Stephanie Smyers (NA) def. Chen (H), 6-4, 6-3 |
| #3 | Amanda Maiello (NA) def. Murray (H), 6-3, 6-0 |
| DOUBLES | |
| #1 | Arnold/Holden (H) def. Kayla Becich/Blair Brown (NA), 7-6 (7-4), 6-4 |
| #2 | Laura Amster/Lisa Gorski (NA) def. Schmidt/Sherred (H), 6-4, 6-0 |
JV MATCH
SUMMARY
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 3 HAMPTON - 2
| SINGLES | |
| #1 | Sunjoo Lee (NA) def. Lexi Garza (H), 6-4, 6-4 |
| #2 | Gigi Garza (H) def. Demi Edwards (NA), 6-3, 6-7, 7-6 |
| #3 | Laura Krivacek (H) def. Rachel Pearson (NA), 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 |
| DOUBLES | |
| #1 | Kaitlin Haris/Tanna Lammers (NA) def. Molly McGinnis/Shanna Franceschelli (H), 6-1, 5-7, 7-6 |
| #2 | Divya Tumuluru/Amy Callahan (NA) def. Sunjin Li/Shelby Seabaker (H), 6-0, 6-0 |
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NORTH HILLS FALLS TO LADY TIGERS, 5-0
Rival North Hills was no match for the Lady Tigers on the Senior High courts on Wednesday afternoon as NA shut out the Indians, 5-0. Sophomore Kelly Whelan led the way with a straight set victory at #1 singles. Junior Stephanie Smyers took a 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 victory over Emily Winkler at #2 while junior Amanda Maiello downed Abby Derby, 6-0, 6-0 at the #3 position.
In doubles play, both teams won straight set victories of the Indians top two teams. With the win, the NA section record went to 5-1, the overall mark to 7-1. The Lady Tigers will travel to Hampton this afternoon for a 3:30 pm section match.
JV UPDATE: The JV squad remained unbeaten with a 5-0 victory at North Hills on Wednesday afternoon. The win improved the overall JV record to 8-0 on the season.
MATCH SUMMARY
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 5 NORTH HILLS - 0
| SINGLES | |
| #1 | Kelly Whelan (NA) def. Michaela Verys (NH), 6-0, 6-1 |
| #2 | Stephanie Smyers (NA) def. Emily Winkler (NH), 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 |
| #3 | Amanda Maiello (NA) def. Abby Derby (NH), 6-0, 6-0 |
| DOUBLES | |
| #1 | Jen Larimore/Kayla Becich (NA) def. Courtney Waters/Marcy Held (NH), 6-0, 6-0 |
| #2 | Blair Brown/Lisa Gorsky (NA) def. Liz Bright/Jill Ganter (NH), 6-4, 6-4 |
JV MATCH
SUMMARY
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 5 NORTH HILLS - 0
| SINGLES | |
| #1 | Sunjoo Lee (NA) def. Heather Henschel (NH), 6-0, 6-2 |
| #2 | Demi Edwards (NA) def. Ashley Meyer (NH), 6-3, 6-4 |
| #3 | Rachel Pearson (NA) def. Kristen Peschka (NH), 6-0, 6-0 |
| DOUBLES | |
| #1 | Kaitlin Harris/Tanna Lammers (NA), def. Hannah McKenna/Chelsea Brunner (NH), 7-5, 6-2 |
| #2 | Divya Tumuluru/Amy Callahan (NA), def. Sami Waters/Kara Niederot (NH), 6-1, 2-6, 6-4 |
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LADY TIGERS ALMOST PERFECT
IN A 5-0
VICTORY OVER KNOCH
The Lady Tigers lost only one game in earning a 5-0 section win over the Knoch Knights at the Senior High courts on Tuesday afternoon. The NA singles players swept the Knights as sophomore Kelly Whelan, junior Stephanie Smyers, and junior Amanda Maiello were all victorious by 6-0, 6-0 scores.
The doubles teams also won in straight sets with the #1 team of freshman Kayla Becich and sophomore Blair Brown and the #2 team of seniors Lisa Gorski and Laura Amster having little trouble in winning their matches.
With the win, the NA section record improved to 4-1, the overall mark to 6-1. The Lady Tigers will host rival North Hills this afternoon in a 3:30 pm section match at the Senior High courts.
MATCH SUMMARY
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 5 KNOCH - 0
| SINGLES | |
| #1 | Kelly Whelan (NA) def. Katie Conlon (K), 6-0, 6-0 |
| #2 | Stephanie Smyers (NA) def. Sarah Cypher (K), 6-0, 6-0 |
| #3 | Amanda Maiello (NA) def. Alyssa King (K), 6-0, 6-0 |
| DOUBLES | |
| #1 | Kayla Becich/Blair Brown (NA) def. Jenna Landerman/Abby Conlon (K), 6-0, 6-1 |
| #2 | Lisa Gorski/Laura Amster (NA) def. Brooke Ross/Sarah Klanica (K), 6-0, 6-0 |
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PINE-RICHLAND ENDS NA
WINNING
STREAK WITH 3-2 VICTORY
The Pine-Richland Rams won both doubles matches on their way to a 3-2 victory over the Lady Tigers at the Pine-Richland courts on Monday afternoon. Sophomore Kelly Whelan and junior Stephanie Smyers won their singles matches for NA. Whelan downed Olivia Heim, 6-2, 3-6, and 6-2 while Smyers was victorious over Daniella Osio by scores of 6-0 and 6-4.
With the loss, the NA section record dropped to 3-1, the overall mark to 5-1. The Lady Tigers will travel to Knoch this afternoon for a 3:30 pm section match.
JV UPDATE: The JV team remained unbeaten with a 4-1 victory over Pine-Richland at the Senior High courts on Monday afternoon. The JV record is now 7-0.
MATCH SUMMARY
PINE-RICHLAND - 3 NORTH ALLEGHENY - 2
| SINGLES | |
| #1 | Kelly Whelan (NA) def. Olivia Heim (PR), 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 |
| #2 | Taylor Perz (PR) def. Jen Larimore (NA), 6-2, 6-1 |
| #3 | Stephanie Smyers (NA) def. Daniella Osio (PR), 6-0, 6-4 |
| DOUBLES | |
| #1 | Kunkel/Reiffer (PR) def. Amanda Maiello/Kayla Becich (NA), 7-6 (7-5), 6-3 |
| #2 | Marks/O'Donnell (PR) def. Blair Brown/Laura Amster (NA), 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 |
JV MATCH
SUMMARY
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 4 PINE-RICHLAND - 1
| SINGLES | |
| #1 | Sunjoo Lee (NA) def. Claire Vetter (PR), 6-3, 6-4 |
| #2 | Hannah Zawadski (PR) def. Demi Edwards (NA), 6-2, 6-7, 10-8 |
| #3 | Rachel Pearson (NA) def. Hudson Herring (PR), 5-7, 6-2, 6-4 |
| DOUBLES | |
| #1 | Kaitlin Harris/Tanna Lammers (NA) def. Kayla McMurry/Sydney Herring (PR), 7-5, 6-1 |
| #2 | Divya Tumuluru/Amy Callahan (NA) def. Elise Sullivan/Katie Riley (PR), 6-3, 7-6 |
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LADY TIGERS BLANK FRANKLIN REGIONAL, 5-0
The Lady Tigers continued their winning ways on Friday afternoon when they won a 5-0 decision at Franklin Regional. The doubles teams lead the way as the lost only three total games in winning their matches in straight sets. At #1 doubles, sophomore Blair Brown and senior Laura Amster downed Morgan Mechtenburg and Kelsey Barner, 6-1, 6-1 while the #2 team of seniors Cherry Bharati and Lisa Gorski were victorious by scores of 6-1 and 6-0 over Michele Ronne and Rachel Fedichen.
In singles play, junior Stephanie Smyers won at #1, junior Amanda Maiello at #2, and freshman Kayla Becich at #3 all won in straight sets.
With the win, the overall NA record improved to 5-0. The Lady Tigers will be back in action on Monday when they travel to Pine-Richland for a key section match. The starting time is set for 3:30 pm.
JV UPDATE: The JV team remained unbeaten with a 4-1 victory over Franklin Regional at the Senior High courts.
MATCH SUMMARY
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 5 FRANKLIN REGIONAL - 0
| SINGLES | |
| #1 | Stephanie Smyers (NA) def. Alexandra Barkey (FR), 6-2, 6-2 |
| #2 | Amanda Maiello (NA) def. Cezarine Tollari (FR), 6-0, 6-2 |
| #3 | Kayla Becich (NA) def. Madelyn Rea (FR), 6-2, 6-4 |
| DOUBLES | |
| #1 | Blair Brown/Laura Amster (NA) def. Morgan Mechtenburg/Kelsey Barner (FR), 6-1, 6-1 |
| #2 | Cherry Bharati/Lisa Gorski (NA) def. Michele Rone/Rachel Fedichen (FR), 6-1, 6-0 |
JV MATCH
SUMMARY
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 4 FRANKLIN REGIONAL - 1
| SINGLES | |
| #1 | Sunjoo Lee (NA) def. Sara Easterling (FR), 6-0, 6-0 |
| #2 | Demi Edwards (NA) def Christina Stauras (FR), 6-0, 6-1 |
| #3 | Jodi Weighman (FR) def. Rachel Pearson (NA), 6-2, 6-2 |
| DOUBLES | |
| #1 | Kaitlin Harris/Tanna Lammers (NA) def. Carolina Carlson/Menaka Sishadri (FR), 6-0, 6-2 |
| #2 | Divya Tumuluru/Amy Callahan (NA) def. Maira Khukia/Nicole Sopcak (FR), 6-4, 6-3 |
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LADY TIGERS BEAT BUTLER,
5-0, FOR
FOURTH STRAIGHT VICTORY
The Lady Tigers downed Butler, 5-0, at Butler on Thursday afternoon for their fourth consecutive victory, three in section, without a loss. Sophomore Kelly Whelan led the way with a 6-2, 6-0 victory over Carolyn Shetter in the number one singles match. At #3 singles, junior Stephanie Smyers downed Heather Santa, 6-2 and 2-0. Junior Jen Larimore need three sets to defeat Madison Kerr in the #2 singles match.
In doubles play, junior Amanda Maiello teamed up with freshman Kayla Becich to defeat Rachel Wilson and Courtney Gallagher in the #1 doubles match, 6-1 and 6-3. The number two team of sophomore Blair Brown and senior Laura Amster also won in straight sets.
The Lady Tigers will travel to Franklin Regional this afternoon for a 4:00 pm non-section match.
JV UPDATE: The JV team also remained unbeaten with a 4-1 victory over Butler at the Senior High courts on Thursday afternoon.
MATCH SUMMARY
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 5 BUTLER - 0
| SINGLES | |
| #1 | Kelly Whelan (NA) def. Carolyn Shetter (B), 6-2, 6-0 |
| #2 | Jen Larimore (NA) def. Madison Kerr (B), 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 |
| #3 | Stephanie Smyers (NA) def. Heather Santa (B), 6-2, 6-0 |
| DOUBLES | |
| #1 | Amanda Maiello/Kayla Becich (NA) def. Rachel Wilson/Courtney Gallagher (B), 6-1, 6-3 |
| #2 | Blair Brown/Laura Amster (NA) def. Shannon Gallagher/Rachel Nesbitt (B), 6-3, 7-5 |
JV MATCH
SUMMARY
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 4 BUTLER - 1
| SINGLES | |
| #1 | Sunjoo Lee (NA) def. Markie Harrison (B), 10-1 |
| #2 | Demi Edwards (NA) def. Emily Christensen (B), 10-3 |
| #3 | Rachel Pearson (NA) def. Anna Jeffries (B), 10-4 |
| DOUBLES | |
| #1 | Kaitlin Harris/Tanna Lammers (NA) def. Katie Straub (B), 10-5 |
| #2 | Lauren Weiland/Ava Laor (B) def. Divya Tumuluru/Amy Callahan (NA), 10-9 |
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LADY TIGERS MASTER MARS
The Lady Tigers topped the Mars Planets, 5-0, in a section match at the Senior High courts on Tuesday afternoon. NA had little trouble with the Planets losing only four games the entire match. In singles play, sophomore Kelly Whelan and senior Jen Larimore both won in straight sets while the #1 doubles team of junior Amanda Maiello and sophomore Blair Brown also were victorious in straight sets and The win was the second straight in section play without a loss.
The overall NA record improved to 3-0 with the victory. The Lady Tigers will travel to Butler tomorrow afternoon for a 3:30 pm section match.
JV UPDATE: The JV team remained unbeaten with a 5-0 victory at Mars on Tuesday afternoon.
MATCH SUMMARY
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 5 MARS - 0
| SINGLES | |
| #1 | Kelly Whelan (NA) def. Andrascik (M), 6-0, 6-0 |
| #2 | Jen Larimore (NA) def. Flynn (M), 6-0, 6-0 |
| #3 | Stephanie Smyers (NA) def. Linback (M), 6-2, 6-0 |
| DOUBLES | |
| #1 | Amanda Maiello/Blair Brown (NA) def. Bunner/McConnell (M), 6-0, 6-0 |
| #2 | Kayla Becich/Laura Amster (NA) def. Then/Dubruck (M), 6-1, 6-1 |
JV MATCH
SUMMARY
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 5 MARS - 0
| SINGLES | |
| #1 | Sunjoo Lee (NA) def. Allie Zortman (M), 6-0, 6-0 |
| #2 | Demi Edwards (NA) def. Jamie Drennen (M), 6-0, 6-0 |
| #3 | Rachel Pearson (NA) def. Kaela Knowrowski (M), 6-3, 6-0 |
| DOUBLES | |
| #1 | Kaitlin Harris/Tanna Lammers (NA) def Mia Luschini/Carly Rodriguez (M), 6-0, 6-0 |
| #2 | Divya Tumuluru/Amy Callahan (NA) def. Paige Munely/Nicole Ford (M), 6-1, 6-1 |
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NA, SENECA VALLEY MATCH STOPPED BY RAIN
The Lady Tigers and Seneca Valley has just got their section match started on Thursday afternoon when the rains came and forced postponement. The match will be made up later in the season.
The JV team did get their match in at Seneca Valley and came home with a 5-0 victory.
JV MATCH
SUMMARY
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 5 SENECA VALLEY - 0
| SINGLES | |
| #1 | Sunjoo Lee (NA) def. Annie Ryan (SV), 6-3, 6-0 |
| #2 | Demi Edwards (NA) def. Lauren Hoffman (SV), 7-5, 6-4 |
| #3 | Rachel Pearson (NA) def. Kirsten Garczynski (SV), 6-3, 3-6, 10-6 |
| DOUBLES | |
| #1 | Kaitlin Harris/Tanna Lammers (NA) def. Carly Johns/Kelsey Vukic (SV), 6-0, 6-1 |
| #2 | Divya Tumuluru/Amy Callahan (NA) def. Julia Vandrak/Shelby Resch (SV), 6-3, 6-0 |
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LADY TIGERS WIN FIRST TWO MATCHES
The Lady Tigers are in the middle of a busy week of action as play begins in the 2008 season. NA defeated Hampton, 5-0, on Monday in the season and section opener. Leading the way were sophomore Kelly Whelan, senior Jen Larimore and junior Stephanie Smyers who swept the singles matches. In doubles play, the team of junior Amanda Maiello and freshman Kayla Becich took the #1 doubles match, 6-4 and 6-4, while the #2 team of sophomore Blair Brown and senior Lisa Gorski also won in straight sets.
On Tuesday afternoon at the Senior High courts, the Lady Tigers shut out Hempfield, 5-0, Once again, the NA singles players were dominant, losing only two games in winning the three sets. Whelan at #1, Larimore at #2, and Smyers at #3 led the Lady Tigers with easy wins. In doubles play, the #1 team of Maiello and Brown won by scores of 6-1 and 6-1 while at #2, Becich teamed up with senior co-captain Laura Amster to win in straight sets by scores of 6-2 and 6-2.
With the wins, the Lady Tigers enter today's match at Knoch with a record of 2-0. Match time today is scheduled for 3:30 pm.
JV UPDATE: The JV team also won their first two matches downing Hampton, 3-2, and Hempfield, 4-1
MATCH
SUMMARIES
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 5 HEMPFIELD - 0
| SINGLES | |
| #1 | Kelly Whelan (NA) def. Polsinelli (H), 6-0, 6-0 |
| #2 | Jen Larimore (NA) def. Masterson (H), 6-1, 6-0 |
| #3 | Stephanie Smyers (NA) def. Scanlon (H), 6-0, 6-1 |
| DOUBLES | |
| #1 | Amanda Maiello/Blair Brown (NA) def Boyle/Lint (H), 6-1, 6-1 |
| #2 | Kayla Becich/Laura Amster (NA) def. Pavetti/Dobies (H), 6-2, 6-2 |
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 5 HAMPTON - 0
| SINGLES | |
| #1 | Kelly Whelan (NA) def. Johnstonbaugh (H), 6-0, 6-0 |
| #2 | Jen Larimore (NA) def. Chen (H), 6-1, 6-1 |
| #3 | Stephanie Smyers (NA) def. Murray (H), 6-0, 6-1 |
| DOUBLES | |
| #1 | Amanda Maiello/Kayla Becich (NA) def. Arnold/Holden (H), 6-4, 6-4 |
| #2 | Blair Brown/Cherry Bharati (NA) def. Sherred/Schmidt (H),6-1, 6-1 |
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JUNIOR VARSITY
MATCH SUMMARIES
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 4 HEMPFIELD - 1
| SINGLES | |
| #1 | Sunjooe Lee (NA) def. Laurea Lee Zaffina (H), 6-2, 6-0 |
| #2 | Demi Edwards (NA) def. Page Lucas (H), 6-4, 6-4 |
| #3 | Niki Stawoy (H) def. Rachel Pearson (NA), 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 |
| DOUBLES | |
| #1 | Tanna Lammers/Kaitlin Harris (NA) def. Melissa Frick/Alli Makosky (H), 3-6, 6-1,6-2 |
| #2 | Amy Callahan/Divya Tumuluru (H) def. Deanna Skiano/Chelsey Wassel (H), 6-1, 6-2 |
NORTH ALLEGHENY - 3 HAMPTON - 2
| SINGLES | |
| #1 | Sunjoo Lee (NA) def. Lexi Garza (H), 6-1, 6-0 |
| #2 | Gigi Garza (H) def Demi Edwards (NA), 4-6, 7-6, 6-1 |
| #3 | Rachel Pearson (NA) def. Laura Krivacek (H), 6-1, 6-4 |
| DOUBLES | |
| #1 | Molly McGinnis/Shanna Francesnelli (H) def. Kaitlin Harris/Tanna Lammers (NA), 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 |
| #2 | Amy Callahan/Divya Tumuluru (NA) def. Mara Conlern/Margert Douglas (H), 6-3, 6-0 |
Any questions or comments should be
directed to Athletic Director Bob Bozzuto at:
bbozzuto@northallegheny.org
