Prep tennis roundup

By News-Argus Staff
Published in Sports on October 12, 2004 1:55 PM

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Botonis prevails for WCS

Jennica Botonis claimed the Wayne Christian's only win at number one singles as the Eagles lost 7-1 to Durham Cresset Christian, which currently controls first place in the Class 1-A Carolina Christian Conference.

The Eagles handed Cresset its only loss earlier this season.

Botonis improved her record to 10-0 overall with a 6-0, 3-6, 10-7 win against Kristen Rall.

The Eagles, now 4-3 in conference play and 7-3 overall, play their next match at home today against CCC opponent Trinity of Raleigh.

The number one doubles was not contested.

Cresset Christian 7, Wayne Christian 1

Singles -- No. 1 Jennica Botonis (WC) d. Kristen Rall 6-0, 3-6, 10-7; No. 2 Ariel Burgess (C) d. Lauralee Hodson 6-1, 6-1; No. 3 Elizabeth Pittman (C) d. Bianca Wall 6-0, 6-2; No. 4 Whitney Hockensmith (C) d. Mary West 6-4, 6-1; No. 5 Kate Palmer (C) d. Catie Fairchild 6-2, 3-6, 10-8; No. 6 Hannah Gordon (C) d. Stacie McCary 6-0, 6-0.

Doubles -- No. 2 Burgess-Hockensmith (C) d. Wall-West 8-4; No. 3 Fairchild-McCary (C) d. Gordon-Lydia Murrah 8-4.