Dowagiac tennis teams falls to Bridgman
Published 8:39 am Tuesday, April 19, 2016
BRIDGMAN — The Dowagiac tennis team was defeated by host Bridgman Friday 6-2.
The Chieftains were swept by the Bee in the singles flights.
Dowagiac was able to split the doubles flights, winning at No. 3 and No. 4.
Lexi Chorba and Ally Hale defeated Sidney Melton and Raegan Yerington at No. 3 doubles 6-4 and 6-1.
Arissa Geegan and Cosie Mueller won by forfeit.
The Chieftains were also involved in a three-set match at No. 1 singles.
Kaley Brogan and Kelly Rafferty fell to Morgan Dobbins and Kennedy Melton 4-6, 6-3 and 10-8.
BRIDGMAN 6, DOWAGIAC 2
At Bridgman
Singles
1. Becca Stemm (B) d. Luda Dickson-French 6-2, 6-0; 2. Gabby Badger (B) d. Mary Bonomo 6-3, 6-3; 3. Abby Steffrey (B) d. Micaela Ruff 6-3, 6-2; Camille Bauer (B) d. Brittany Malin 6-0, 6-0
Doubles
1. Morgan Dobbins-Kennedy Melton (B) d. Kaley Brogan and Kelly Rafferty 4-6, 6-3, 10-8; 2. Payton Yerington-Celeste Golland (B) d. Hailee Green-Mackenzie Brooks 6-4, 6-4; 3. Lexi Chorba-Ally Hale (D) d. Sidney Melton-Raegan Yerington 6-4, 6-1; 4. Arissa Geegan-Cosi Mueller (D) won by forfeit.
Varsity record: Dowagiac 0-2.