2015 KVAC girls tennis champions, the Lincoln Academy Eagles. Team members are (front from left) Danielia Riddell, Emily Embury, Hana Hirano, Polina Scimone, Kate Westhaver, (back) Cris Garcia, Leslie Sandefur, Nettie Hoagland, Julianna Preston, Ayla Liss, Shelly Xie, Mary Reid, Coach Charles Scimone, Johanna Neeson, Chloe Gluchanicz, Shiann Keene, and Tessa Walsh. (Morgan Perry photo) |
The Lincoln Academy girls tennis team defeated Waterville 4-1 to win the 2015 KVAC championship on May 27 in Newcastle. Both teams were undefeated going into the championship match.
At first singles, Leslie Sandefur defeated Emma Cristan 6-4, 6-3. Cris Garcia won 6-0, 6-3 against Olivia Benissan at second singles, and at third singles, Nettie Hoagland won 6-0, 6-0 against Julia Sagaser. Polina Scimone and Shiann Keene took the loss for the Eagles 0-6, 0-6 against Fotini Shanos and Chelsea Cayer at first doubles.
Kate Westhaver and Hana Hirano won in second doubles 6-1, 6-3 against Sammi Saulter and Clio Bazkas.
The KVAC title win was the first for the Lady Eagles.
