By Becky Walz,
On Monday, the Decorah girls tennis team was finally on its home courts for the first time this season against the Osage Green Devils.
Thanks seniors!
It was a good night for the Decorah girls Monday, picking up an 8-1 victory over Osage as the Vikings honored their senior members.
In competition, the Vikings took off quickly in singles, specifically finding quick first-set victories in No. 3-6 singles. Ultimately, at No. 3 singles, Camryn Holland defeated Brooklyn Brock, 6-1 and 6-3. At No. 4 singles, Kaitlyn Bjork settled into a 6-1, 6-1 victory over Marley Kerrick; at No. 5 singles, Jaidyn Duvel won 6-0, 6-2 over Taylor Swenson; and, at No. 6 singles, Klaara Short defeated Ava Hennesey 6-2, 6-0. Most excitingly, at No. 1 singles and No. 2 singles, both Evon Leitz and Olivia Huinker found victory in third set match tiebreakers. Both Leitz and Huinker fell to their opponents in their first sets 3-6; however, both dominated their second sets. Leitz (No. 1) won her second set 6-2 and third set “match tiebreaker” 10-7 over Kaitlyn Olson. Meanwhile Huinker (No. 2) won her second set 6-1 and their set match tiebreaker) 10-8 to best Kendall Olson.
According to Coach Huinker, “Winning all six of our singles matches was a moment I will not forget. All of our girls worked through some challenges – the wind, having to generate their own pace, and playing in front of a larger crowd, which brings some nervous energy into the mix. Specifically, Evon and Olivia were challenged immensely as tennis players today, and I am so proud of their mental toughness and overall focus and drive.”
In doubles, the duo of E. Leiz/Huinker fell at No. 1 to the Olson duo, 2-6 and 1-6, but victories were found at both No. 2 and No. 3. At No. 2 doubles, Leah Holland/Duvel set each other up for active and effective net play and soundly defeated Brock and Hennesey by a pair of 6-1 sets. At No. 3 doubles, Addie Maki/Dylin Thompson, with their hustle and consistency secured a sound 6-2, 6-0 victory over Kerrick and Swenson.
Regional Monday
One match stands between the Vikings and the postseason, as they will play at home Saturday, May 4, against Oelwein in the final make-up match of the season at 2 p.m.
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