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The St. Aloysius High School tennis team has emerged victorious as the district champions after a thrilling match against Cathedral, ending with a final score of 7-2. Key players Andrew and Carrie Woods led their respective singles events, with the team showcasing impressive teamwork in both doubles and mixed matches. Under the guidance of Coach Rick Shields, the team is building momentum and looks forward to their upcoming match against Clinton, aiming to continue their winning streak.

St. Aloysius High School Tennis Team Claims District Championship

In a thrilling showdown, the St. Aloysius High School tennis team has soared to victory, emerging as the district champions after a fantastic performance against Cathedral this past week. The final score of 7-2 not only reflects their hard work but also their determination to succeed on the court.

A Star-Studded Performance

The spotlight shone brilliantly on Andrew Johnston as he faced off in boys singles, clinching his match with a nail-biting score of 6–3, 0–6, 10–7. Despite a hiccup in the second set, Andrew’s grit led him to triumph in the final tiebreak.

On the girls’ side, Carrie Woods showcased her prowess in singles, scoring 6–2, 7–5 against her opponent. Following suit, her sister, Kristen Woods, picked up another point for the team, winning her match in girls singles No. 2 with an impressive score of 6–4, 6–2.

The boys doubles matches also brought excitement as Ryan Davidson and Caleb Stewart teamed up to battle it out in boys doubles No. 1. Their effort earned them a victory with scores of 6–1, 4–6, 10–7. Meanwhile, Grant Gattle and Michael Moore dominated the court in boys doubles No. 2, sealing their match with a solid 6–0, 6–0 win.

Not to be outdone, Julia Tuminello and Jane Matthews teamed up to secure victory in girls doubles No. 2 with a score of 6–0, 7–5. Rounding off the eventful day, Sarah Smith and Walker Moore triumphed in mixed doubles, ending their match with a resounding score of 6–0, 7–5.

The Road to Success

The team, under the dedicated guidance of their coach, Rick Shields, has been on a winning streak. Just before the district championship, they participated in the Vicksburg Invitational, where they recorded impressive victories against River Oaks (7-2) and Oak Grove (8-1).

Highlights from their previous matches included Walker Moore’s strong performance in boys singles against River Oaks, winning with a score of 6-4, 6-2. Julia Tuminello also shone brightly in girls singles No. 1, dominating with a score of 6-2, 6-1. The victories didn’t stop there, as Jane Matthews secured a solid win in girls singles No. 2, scoring 6-0, 6-4.

In mixed doubles, Sarah Smith and Lewis Amborn came together for a strong win, clinching it with a score of 6-3, 6-4. Boys doubles pair, Grant Gattle and Michael Moore, also had their winning moments, finishing their match against River Oaks with a score of 6-3, 6-4.

As they faced Oak Grove, both Wood sisters continued their impressive streak in singles, while Walker Moore added to his tally with a win in boys singles, scoring 6-3, 7-5. Gattle and Moore continued their dominance in boys doubles, winning 6-0, 6-0, while Davidson and Stewart triumphed 6-1, 6-2.

With their eyes set on the future, the St. Al tennis team is looking forward to hosting Clinton on Monday at 4 p.m. at Halls Ferry Park. As they continue to build momentum, fans eagerly anticipate what this talented team will bring next on their journey to victory!

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