2020-2021 Game Summaries
Pine-Richland Deals NA First Section Defeat
The North Allegheny girls’ tennis team lost its first section match of the season with a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Pine-Richland on Wednesday.
The Tigers’ lone win on the afternoon came in No. 2 singles where Emily Wincko earned a 6-2, 6-2, triumph over Elizabeth Stokes.
Following the loss, North Allegheny dips to 5-6 overall on the season and 5-1 in section play.
Girls Tennis Summary vs. Pine-Richland, 9-23-20
| Match Summary | PINE-RICHLAND - 4 NORTH ALLEGHENY - 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| SINGLES | ||
| #1 | Elaine Qian (PR) def. Jenny Zhu (NA) | 6-1, 6-0 |
| #2 | Emily Wincko (NA) def. Elizabeth Stokes (PR) | 6-2, 6-2 |
| #3 | Katelyn Terchick (PR) def. Claire Zheng (NA) | 6-4, 6-2 |
| DOUBLES | ||
| #1 | Abigail Nardulli/Catherine Lee (PR) def. Claire Shao/Abbey Swirsding (NA) | 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 |
| #2 | Rebecca Peng/Rachel Smith (PR) def. Rebecca Kolano/Siya Jain (NA) | 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 |
Tigers Fall To Knoch In Non-Section Contest
The North Allegheny girls’ tennis team fell in a non-section contest on Tuesday afternoon, 4-1, to the Knoch Knights.
The Knights, who were WPIAL runners-up in Class AA last season, won their joust with the Tigers by sweeping all three singles matches and earning a victory at No. 1 doubles as well. North Allegheny’s lone win cam at No. 2 doubles, where Rebecca Kolano and Siya Jain topped Jade Nether and Laura Ejzak by a 6-1, 6-2, final.
The loss drops North Allegheny’s overall record to 5-5 on the season. The Tigers will try to remain undefeated in section play on Wednesday with a visit to Pine-Richland.
Girls Tennis Summary vs. Knoch, 9-22-20
| Match Summary | KNOCH - 4 NORTH ALLEGHENY - 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| SINGLES | ||
| #1 | Laura Greb (KN) def. Jenny Zhu (NA) | 6-0, 6-1 |
| #2 | Brooke Bauer (KN) def. Emily Wincko (NA) | 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 |
| #3 | Emily Gems (KN) def. Claire Zheng (NA) | 7-5, 6-0 |
| DOUBLES | ||
| #1 | Aly Bauer/Ava Santora (KN) def. Claire Shao/Abbey Swirsding (NA) | 6-4, 6-1 |
| #2 | Rebecca Kolano/Siya Jain (NA) def. Jade Nether/Lara Ejzak (KN) | 6-1, 6-2 |
NA Stays Unbeaten In Section, Sweeps Seneca Valley
The North Allegheny girls’ tennis team swept section foe Seneca Valley on Monday afternoon, 5-0, at NASH.
In singles play, senior Jenny Zhu cruised to a 6-0, 6-1, win over Vibha Hodachalli. At No. 2 singles, sophomore Emily Wincko collected a 6-2, 6-2, triumph over Annie Castagnero and junior Claire Zheng rolled to a 6-1, 6-0, victory against Payton Aloi at No. 3 singles.
At No. 1 doubles, Abbey Swirsding and Claire Shao coasted to a 6-1, 6-0, win against Sienna Summers and Megan Bablack. Rounding out the sweep was the No. 2 doubles pairing of Rebecca Kolano and Siya Jain, who posted a 6-4, 6-2, victory over Jojo Bauer and Emily Lopez.
Following the win, North Allegheny improves to 5-4 overall and 5-0 in the section. The Tigers will host Knoch in a non-section contest on Tuesday.
Girls Tennis Summary vs. Seneca Valley, 9-21-20
| Match Summary | NORTH ALLEGHENY - 5 SENECA VALLEY - 0 | |
|---|---|---|
| SINGLES | ||
| #1 | Jenny Zhu (NA) def. Vibha Hodachalli (SV) | 6-0, 6-1 |
| #2 | Emily Wincko (NA) def. Annie Castagnero (SV) | 6-2, 6-2 |
| #3 | Claire Zheng (NA) def. Payton Aloi (SV) | 6-1, 6-0 |
| DOUBLES | ||
| #1 | Claire Shao/Abbey Swirsding (NA) def. Sienna Summers (SV) | 6-1, 6-0 |
| #2 | Rebecca Kolano/Siya Jain (NA) def. Jojo Bauer/Emily Lopez (SV) | 6-4, 6-2 |
NA Lands Win Over Moon, 4-1
The North Allegheny girls’ tennis team came through with another section victory on Tuesday afternoon with a 4-1 triumph over Moon.
In singles play, sophomore Emily Wincko picked up a 7-5, 6-2 victory over Amanda Korea and junior Claire Zheng added a hard-fought 6-1, 3-6, 7-5 win over Ella Passon at No. 3 singles.
The No. 1 doubles pairing of Abbey Swirsding and Claire Shao topped Kira Ley and Jayna Baer by a 6-2, 6-1 decision. At No. 2 doubles, Rebecca Kolano and Siya Jain delivered a 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 win over Greer Erhard and Ria Khazanchi.
With the win, North Allegheny improves to 4-3 overall and 4-0 in the section. Members of the squad will take part in the WPIAL Section Singles Tournament on Wednesday and Thursday.
Tigers Top Talbots, 5-0
Remaining perfect in section play, the North Allegheny girls’ tennis team picked up a 5-0 sweep over the Hampton Talbots on Monday afternoon.
The Tigers dominated their section foe and didn’t lose a point in singles play. Jenny Zhu, Emily Wincko and Claire Zheng each earned 6-0, 6-0, victories in their respective matchups.
In doubles play, Abbey Swirsding and Claire Shao topped Emma Speiss and Mallory Malloy by a 6-2, 6-1 decision. Rounding out the sweep, Rebecca Kolano and Siya Jain defeated Nicole Perrone and Melanie Malloy, 6-0, 6-0.
With the win, North Allegheny improves to 3-3 overall and 3-0 in the section. The Tigers will visit Moon on Tuesday afternoon.