Published May 06, 2008 12:29 am - The final match of the day in singles competition at the South Central Conference tennis meet would decide the team winner on Monday.
AREA TENNIS ACTION: Albia netters win back-to-back SCC titles
KNOXVILLE — The final match of the day in singles competition at the South Central Conference tennis meet would decide the team winner on Monday.
It went to Albia and more specifically the Lady Dees’ Britt DeVisser, who upset Centerville’s Heather Buttel 10-8 in their finals match and allowed her squad to take home the team title.
Albia won the meet with 21 points. Centerville was second with 20 points. With the win, Albia has now won consecutive SCC crowns.
“DeVisser sealed the deal for us. That was real special,” said Albia head coach Mark Scholes.
Whitney Thompson and Jackie Taylor snared first place in doubles play for the Davis County Mustangs. Allison Berner and Katie Berner of Centerville were runner-up competitors. The Mustang duo won 10-7 in the finals.
Davis County and Chariton tied for third place with 12 points. Clarke was fifth with 10 points.
South Central Conference Tennis Meet
At Knoxville
Monday, May 5, 2008
Team scoring — 1. Albia 21; 2. Centerville 20; 3. Chariton 12; 3. Davis County 12; 5. Clarke 10.
Singles Results — 1. Britt DeVisser (A); Heather Buttel (CV); 3. Rachel Chambers (A).
Doubles Results — Whitney Thompson-Jackie Taylor (DC); 2. Allison-Katie Berner (CV); 3. Shelby Wilson-Chelsea Tratchel (A).
Pioneers stay undefeated after double dual
FAIRFIELD — The Fairfield Maharishi girls tennis squad remained undefeated after a double dual versus Albia and Holy Trinity on Saturday.