By By SCOTT NOVAK / Vigilant/Argus
The Dowagiac varsity tennis team hung tough with a much more experienced Edwardsburg squad Thursday afternoon in a non-conference match.
The Lady Eddies came away with a 6-2 win over the host Chieftains, however, Dowagiac coach Chuck Rubino was pleased with his squad's efforts.
Barbara Laing and Ashley Urbanski were the two Chieftains to score victories against the Lady Eddies. They defeated Jacky O'Connor and Bethany Hartley in straight sets.
Dowagiac continues a very tough stretch of tennis as it faces St. Joseph next week and then takes part in the Parchment Invitational a week from Saturday.
In junior varsity action, Samantha Harris an Kayleigh Sundman were winners in doubles competition. Mandy Smith and Shawna Davis were defeated in their match.
Edwardsburg…6
Dowagiac…2
Singles:
1. Kate Habicht d. Lisa Rubino, 6-0, 6-3; 2. Barbara Laing d. Jacky O'Connor, 6-2, 6-3; 3. Ashley Urbanski d. Bethany Hartley, 6-0, 7-5; Launna Schrader d. Ann O'Keefe, 6-0, 6-0
Doubles:
1. Melinda Williams/Amanda McCracken d. Kristine Swis-her/Heather Scanlon, 6-1, 6-2; 2. Hollis Claire/Corinne Fleming d. Amelia First/Lauren Wittorp, 6-2, 6-4; 3. Alexa Smith/Alia Zander d. Ashley DeFord/Melissa Recla, 6-0, 6-1; 4. Amanda Rangel/Jessica Simpson d. Brittany Fine/Kelliegh Schau, 6-0 and 6-0.
Edwardsburg…5
Brandywine…3
Singles:
1. Kate Habicht (E) beat Jenny Zellman 7-6 (7-2), 6-1; 2. Jacky O'Connor (E) beat Amanda Hancock 6-3, 6-3; 3. Bethany Hartley (E) beat Jenny Cowen 7-6 (10-8), 6-3; 4. Laurina Schrader (E) beat Amy Konopinski 6-1, 6-1.
Doubles:
1. Christine Dvorak-Bethany Daniel (B) beat Melina Williams-Amanda McCracken 3-6, 7-5, 6-1; 2. Lisa Konopinski-Kristin Peters (B) beat Alexa Smith-Alia Zander 6-4, 6-1; 3. Hollis Claire-Corinne Fleming (E) beat Amber Valentine-Ashley Valentine 6-2, 6-4; 4. Nikki Cooper-Courtnay Schlutt (B) beat Amanda Rangel-Jessica Simpson 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (7-2).