Wynter Thorne teamed with McKenzie Bailey for a big win at #2 doubles Tuesday. (John Fisken photo)
It was bounce back day on the CHS tennis courts.
Recovering nicely from an opening day loss, the duo of Wynter Thorne and McKenzie Bailey found their missing mojo Tuesday, storming to a key win at #2 doubles that proved to be the difference in Coupeville’s 3-2 win over longtime rival Friday Harbor.
The victory, which also featured singles players Allie Hanigan and Jacki Ginnings remaining undefeated in 2014, lifted the Wolves to a sparkling 2-0 on the season.
Next up, a big-time test Friday, when Coupeville travels to Blaine to face a very tough Borderite team.
But that’s still three days away, leaving CHS coach Ken Stange plenty of time to marinate in the joy of victory.
“It was an exciting day for our team,” he said. “Our girls continue to improve and we’re looking good.”
Thorne and Bailey shared Player of the Match honors for their crucial win over a duo that featured a girl named Summer.
“In a battle that featured opposite seasons, CHS proved that it’s better to be cold than warm,” Stange said, with tongue firmly in cheek. “I was proud of our girls, who yesterday struggled with their opposition. Today, they came out firing.
“Wynter played under control and McKenzie unleashed her aggression,” he added. “This was a big win that will instill much confidence in my duo.”
Hanigan and Ginnings both pulled out hard-fought wins, with Ginnings going to three sets to claim hers, after dropping the opening set in a tiebreaker.
Complete results:
Varsity:
1st Singles — Allie Hanigan beat Roxanne Bormann 6-3, 7-6 (7-4)
2nd Singles — Jacki Ginnings beat Yasmin Sarah 6-7 (3-7), 6-2, 6-3
1st Doubles — Samantha Martin/Sydney Aparicio lost to Meagan Anderson/Ashton Timmons 6-0, 4-6, 6-2
2nd Doubles — McKenzie Bailey/Wynter Thorne beat Summer Fox/Sophie Dillery 6-3, 6-2
3rd Doubles — Valen Trujillo/Ana Luvera lost to Kendall Calvert/Isabel Gibbons 6-4, 6-2
JV:
4th Doubles — Ivy Luvera/Micky LeVine beat Mai Ngo/Samantha Hopkins 8-5
5th Doubles — Maureen Rice/Haleigh Deasy beat Morgan Timmons/Isabella Brown 8-0
6th Doubles — Rice/Deasy beat Jessica Goncalves/Faith Buck 6-0
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