LADY LIONS CRUISE IN STATE TEAM TOURNEY

PEPPER PIKE, OH- The Lions quickly overwhelmed Akron St. Vincent St. Mary in the first round of the Ohio Tennis Coaches Association (OTCA) state team tournament Monday, dropping a total of only 3 games in the entire match.

Player of the Match honors went to Junior Hayley Paradise who stepped in to the #3 singles spot so capably held down all season by fellow Junior Daniela DeMata Hiciano and won by a 6-0, 6-1 margin. DeMata Hiciano played doubles for the first time this season and also won by a 6-0, 6-1 scoreline with freshman partner Lily Guiler.

The Lions now await the winner of Gilmour and arch rival Hawken in the second round of the tournament.

*Contributed by Tim Porter and ohslions.com