The 2018 state Class B girls tennis champions, the Lincoln Academy Eagles. From left: coach Charlie Scimone, Anastasiya Oliver, harmony Ingham, May Halm, Caitlin Cass, Emily Harris, Fiona Liang, Kate Peters, Sandra Thelander, and assistant coach Liliana Thelander.
The Lincoln Academy girls tennis team defeated Caribou 3-2 on Saturday, June 9 to win their first state Class B tennis championship. Emily Harris defeated Ashley Matlock 6-4, 6-1 at second singles. Fiona Liang topped Hailey Holmquist 6-0, 6-1 at third singles.
Both Lady Eagle doubles teams lost, putting the pressure on Caitlin Cass at first singles. Cass won the battle over Gabrielle Marguis 6-2, 6-3 to lift Lincoln Academy to a state title.
Sandra Thelander and Anastasiya Oliver lost 4-6, 1-6 to Madison Stratton and Ciara Richards at first doubles. Harmony Ingham and May Halm fell 2 -6, 6-6 (7-4 tiebreaker), 0-6 at second doubles.
