Packers edge out Tigers on senior night
Published 7:46 pm Tuesday, September 24, 2019
- Austin’s Reana Schmitt closes in on the attack against Albert Lea in Paulson Courts Tuesday. Rocky Hulne/sports@austindailyherald.com
The Austin girls tennis team picked up a 4-3 win over Albert Lea on senior night at Paulson Tennis Courts Tuesday.
Chloe Schmitt wrapped up the win for the Packers (2-10 overall) when she beat Shelby Hanson 6-0, 4-6, 6-3 at No. 2 singles.
“After losing so many close matches recently it was great to win one. I’m proud of our seniors and the time and effort they have put in,” Austin head coach Jeff Anderson said. “They will be missed.”
Tori Watkins makes a play on the ball against Albert Lea in Paulson Courts Tuesday. Rocky Hulne/sports@austindailyherald.com
Singles
No. 1 Samantha Skarstad (AL) def. Reana Schmitt (A) 6-2, 6-3
No. 2 Chloe Schmitt (A) def. Shelby Hanson (AL) 6-0, 4-6, 6-3
No. 3 Gracie Schmitt (A) def. Maggie Moller (AL) 6-2, 6-0
No. 4 Lauren Wernimont (A) def. Allison Dulitz (AL) 7-6, 6-1
Doubles
No. 1 Brooke Maier and Makenzie Herr (AL) def. Maisy Bothun and Tori Watkins (A) 6-3, 3-6, 6-3
No. 2 Siri Ansorge and Kali Meiergerd (A) def. Kaedyn Kirchner and Madison Prihoda (AL) 6-3, 7-6
No. 3 Hannah Conn and Dominica Eckstrom (AL) def. Rachel Christenson and Jadyn Moriarty (A) 6-2, 6-2
Lauren Wernimont makes a hit on the ball against Albert Lea in Paulson tennis courts Tuesday. Rocky Hulne/sports@austindailyherald.com
