WBHS, AHS battle on tennis court

Luke Woschitz and Smiley Marlowe capped the match for the Wildcats with a 3-6, 6-4, 7-5 win over Jackson Scott and Nic Tally at No. 2 doubles.

“This was a huge win for us,” said AHS coach Dan Woschitz. “Winder-Barrow is a strong and experienced team. “Coach Farmer does a great job with his boys and we played really well to beat them today. Chandler and Eli Hagan have played great tennis through ten matches. They are 19-1 combined. Their great play has allowed our younger players to grow into their rolls as we replace three really good players from last year.”

AHS improves to 8-2 overall and 5-0 (8-AAAAA) while the Net Doggs fall to 5-3 and 3-1 (8-AAAAA).

In the girls match, the Lady Net Doggs dominated singles play as Kathyrn Faulkner defeated Sara Martinez 6-4, 6-3 at No.1, Scarlett Woodward bested Kylie Turner 6-1, 6-3 at No. 2, and Lainey Finch completed the sweep with a 6-0, 6-1 win at No 3.

Apalachee’s Sara Wagler and Megan Shoemake spoiled the shutout defeating Rachel McCain and Cassie King 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 at No. 1 doubles, while Anna Bass and Vittoria Mirabelli completed the Net Doggs win with a 6-0, 6-0 victory over Vanessa Haywood and Haley Mathews at No. 2 doubles.

With the win the Lady Net Doggs improve to 3-1 in 8-AAAAA action.

OTHER ACTION

Prior to the Battle of Barrow tennis matchup Monday afternoon, the WBHS boys tennis team improved to 5-2 overall and 3-0 in Region 8-AAAAA with a 4-0 win over Lanier in Sugar Hill on Thursday.

Colosimo prevailed in a tight 7-6, 7-5 match at No. 1 singles and Peacock rallied for a 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 win at No. 2 singles before Lyle and Brock clinched the match for the Net Doggs with a 6-3, 6-3 victory at No. 1 doubles.

Scott and Tally added a 6-3, 6-4 win at No. 2 doubles for the final margin. Isaac Johnson’s match at No. 3 singles was suspended due to darkness with Johnson leading 5-4 in the first set.