BEAVER LOCAL TENNIS STARTS OFF WITH WIN

EAST LIVERPOOL, OH- The Beaver Local Tennis Team kicked off their 2024 season at home against the tough McDonald Blue Devils. Fueled by a marathon singles victory and a couple of clutch doubles wins, the Beavers edged out the Blue Devils 3-2.

Junior Kara Wain put the Beavers on the board with a gritty 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 win over Ava Kuntz in a match that lasted over two and a half hours. Despite trailing 2-1 after singles play, the Beavers fought back. Senior duo Addi Mobley and Kennedy Wilkes rallied to win their doubles match 3-6, 6-2, 6-0, keeping the team’s hopes alive. Chesney Knapkiewicz and Bella Graleski sealed the deal with a straight-set 7-5, 6-3 victory.

Next up, the Beavers hit the road to face the Salem Quakers in an early morning showdown at 9:30 AM. Let’s see if they can keep the momentum going!

*Contributed by Josh Sigler and blathletics.org