Tuesday's high school tennis action featured a split decision between Bishop Walsh and Southern, with each school's teams claiming bragging rights. The Bishop Walsh boys secured a decisive 4-1 victory, powered by strong singles performances from Carson Hamelin and Mani Vahedi, who both won in straight sets. The Spartans' depth was on display as they also captured two of the three doubles matches to seal the win.
Meanwhile, the Southern girls' team answered back with a tight 3-2 triumph of their own. After splitting the singles matches, Southern's doubles squads stepped up, clinching the team victory by taking two of three bouts. The No. 1 doubles team of Nila Navarrette and Cora Liller provided the drama, rallying for a three-set thriller to secure a crucial point.
In other local action, the Allegany boys delivered a commanding 5-0 sweep against Moorefield. The Campers dominated from start to finish, with Noah Marker and Eoin Mowbray setting the tone with convincing singles wins. The girls' match against Moorefield ended in a 2-2 draw after being shortened by rain, with Allegany's Lilly Hillebrecht battling to a three-set victory in singles.
The local tennis scene now turns its attention to the upcoming Bi-County Area Championship, set for Thursday. The tournament will feature top teams from the region, including Southern, Northern, Mountain Ridge, Fort Hill, Bishop Walsh, and host Allegany, promising a full day of competitive play to determine area supremacy.
