Oskaloosa Girls Tennis Team Faces Tough Season Opener Against Clarke
In an intense clash to kick off the 2024 high school tennis season, the Oskaloosa Girls Tennis Team faced a challenging road match against Clarke of Osceola last Friday night, resulting in a 3-6 defeat.
Clarke’s formidable lineup, boasting five seniors with a notable 10-3 record from the previous season, presented a stern test for Oskaloosa. Yet, the visiting team, comprised largely of newcomers to varsity singles play, displayed commendable tenacity and skill.
The Oskaloosa coach, Brian Kime, expressed pride in the team’s performance, highlighting the determination and fight in each match. “For the first meet of the season, I was really proud of how the girls played. Some of the matches had us falling behind early, but the team battled hard to the end. A few matches could’ve gone either way, making the final result even closer,” the coach noted.
Key victories in the singles matches came from Hannah Nelson and Loghan Edgar, who both secured wins against their Clarke counterparts, offering a glimpse of the young team’s potential. The varsity doubles saw a mix of outcomes, with one win from the duo of Ava Ridenour and Aysica Morrow lighting up the scoreboard for Oskaloosa.
The junior varsity team, meanwhile, shone brightly, sweeping all four doubles matches and winning five out of eight singles matches. This impressive performance from the younger contingent underscores Oskaloosa tennis’s depth of talent and promising future.
Looking ahead, Oskaloosa is set to face Chariton in another non-conference meet next Tuesday, followed by their first conference match of the season against Pella Christian. These upcoming matches are crucial stepping stones as the team seeks to build on their experience and sharpen their competitive edge.
As the season unfolds, the Oskaloosa Girls Tennis Team’s blend of youthful enthusiasm and emerging talent signals a bright future. With the lessons learned from their opener and the players’ evident potential, the team is poised for growth and success in the 2024 campaign.
Varsity Singles:
1- Ava Ridenour (11) LOST 1-8 AGAINST Maddy McCoy(12)
2- Hannah Nelson (11) WON 9-7 AGAINST Ava Hagen (12)
3- Lexi Prather (11) LOST 5-8 AGAINST Maisy McCoy(10)
4- Jenna DeBoef (12) LOST 6-8 AGAINST Marissa Bakley(12)
5- Aysica Morrow (10) LOST 5-8 AGAINST Ali Henry(12)
6- Loghan Edgar (10) WON 8-4 AGAINST Maisey White(12)
Varsity Doubles:
1- Hannah Nelson (11) & Lexi Prather (11) LOST 4-8 AGAINST Maddy McCoy & Ava Hagen
2- Ava Ridenour (11) & Aysica Morrow WON 8-2 AGAINST (10) Maisy McCoy & Marissa Bakley
3- Jenna DeBoef (12) & Addison LOST 3-8 AGAINST Landers (10) Ali Henry & Maisy White
The Junior varsity team swept all four doubles matches. The ladies also took five matches in singles while only losing three. It’s good to see the younger girls have success in their first match of the season.
Junior Varsity Doubles:
1- Loghan Edgar (10) & Leah Cohrt (10) WON 4-3 OVER
Mylce Miller(10) & Emily Glenn (10)
2- Cylee Smith (9) & Hailey Montgomery (9) WON 4-1 OVER
Kiera McLain(12) & Aryanna Hewlett(10)
3- Aracelli Pilcher (9) & Chloe Yang (10) WON 4-1 OVER
Emma Williams (9) & Emma Arnold(9)
4- Kyleigh Carmer (9) & Kelleigh Kinman (10) WON 4-2 OVER
Hannah Russo(12) & Kiera McClain (12)
Junior Varsity Singles
1- Cylee Smith WON 3-2 AGAINST Mylee Millen
2- Addison Landers LOST 0-4 AGAINST Emily Glenn
3- Chloe Yang LOST 1-3 AGAINST Kiera Mclain
4- Aracelli Pilcher WON 3-2 AGAINST Aryanna Hewlett
5- Hailey Montgomery WON 2-0 Against Emma Williams
6-Leah Cohrt WON 2-0 against Emma Arnold
7- Kyleigh Carmer LOST 0-2 against Aryanna Hewleh
8- Kelleigh Kinman WON 2-0 Hannah Russo
