(File photo) Abby McCord won her singles match in a tiebreaker.

Tennis Team Tops Irish to Stay Hot

The Lady Tigers tennis team continued its win streak with a milestone victory in Springfield Tuesday. Republic knocked off Springfield Catholic for the first time ever in a head-to-head match, winning 6-3.

Abby McCord had a key win in singles play, winning a tiebreaker match against Lila Griesemer, 9-8 (7-2). Jasmine Howard, Morgan Lewis, and Izzy Wells also picked up singles wins.

Republic has won six in a row, and improved its overall record to 11-2. The Lady Tigers are home against Webb City Thursday, and they’ll celebrate Senior Night starting around 4 pm.

Singles:
1. Elizabeth Tynes v. Elsie Crawford 8-5
2. Jasmine Howard v. Caroline Nelson 8-4
3. Abby McCord d. Lila Griesemer 9-8 (7-2)
4. Morgan Lewis d. Rylee Starnes 8-6
5. Paige Starnes d. Mia Stan 3-8
6. Izzy Wells d. Hannah Lee 8-3

Doubles:
1. Tynes/Nelson d. Crawford/Morgan 6-8
2. Howard/McCord d. Griesemer/Lee 8-4
3. Stan/Leonard d. Starnes/Starnes 8-6

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