Pacelli tennis team opens season in Albert Lea

Published 7:52 pm Tuesday, August 19, 2008

The Pacelli tennis team opened its season in Albert Lea Tuesday, losing to the Tigers 7-0 and falling to Worthington 3-2.

Against Worthington, the Shamrocks got wins from their No. 1 singles player Steph Holtorf in two sets and the No. 2 doubles team of Lauren Riker and Steph Kocer.

The day was grueling for Pacelli as they played two matches on a hot day. No. 2 singles player Julian Bartemes split her match against Worthington and lost the tiebreaker 10-7.

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“Julian basically played five whole sets, which is tough to do,” Pacelli head coach Dan Zielke said.

Pacelli will host Stewartville Aug. 26 at 4 p.m.