The Mathews High School tennis team came back into full swing last week, beating 2A Bruton High School, 8-1, on Tuesday, March 21.
MHS top-seeded player Maddie Brown faced off against Olivia Garcia and won, 8-1. Madelyn Johnson, who played at number two, battled Alexa Woolson winning, 9-7, with her strong serve and powerful backhand.
At number three, Chloe Sanderson combined backspin and topspin, and crushed opponent Maysen Elliot, 8-2. Fourth-seeded Sarah Brown played against Caroline Slack and won, 8-3, by using lots of topspin and hard, untouchable overheads.
At number five, Ali Haynes breezed 8-0 through her match against Ellie Mailack. Number six Avery Betz fought hard against her opponent, Jessica Russel. It was a very close and well played match; however, Betz lost, 8-4.
In doubles, Maddie Brown and Johnson played their match against Garcia and Woolson. With Brown’s forehand and Johnson’s backhand, the duo dominated with an overall score of 8-2. Playing at ...
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