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Wednesday, April 18, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 17 Lady Outlaws nab first win in tennis By Rongi Yost Correspondent PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK Pitcher Tatum Sitz tags a Cottage Grove player for an out in last week’s double-header. SOFTBALL: Outlaws continue to battle hard on the diamond Continued from page 14 Smith said the games were like “night and day” for his youthful squad that features only a pair of seniors (Ling- Scott and Andrews) and six freshmen. “The first game we were there mentally,” said Smith. “The girls were playing deter- mined, although we have to minimize the error and men- tal mistakes. The errors killed us in the second game.” But Smith said improve- ment is notice. “Each game there is improvements across the board, and that is positive,” said Smith. “Ling-Scott is going to make a great addi- tion to the team in so many aspects.” SHS, 2-11 overall and 1-4 in the Sky-Em, will visit 10-5 Sweet Home (3-3 in league) on Friday. The next home game will be April 24 versus Sutherlin. The girls were playing determined, although we have to minimize the error and mental mistakes. — Coach Dave Smith Tennis Anyone ? or Soccer... or Swimming... or basketball... or ... HEY COACHES! Do you offer private or group lessons? Advertise in the Nugget’s CLASSES & TRAINING classifi eds! $2 per line the fi rst week, $1.50 per line on repeat weeks. Plus, your ad goes online at no extra charge! Deadline is Monday before noon at 541-549-9941 or nuggetnews.com The Lady Outlaws tennis squad marked a 5-3 victory over North Marion on Friday, April 13 to nab their first win of the season. Sisters’ top three doubles teams and top two singles teams recorded victories to give the Outlaws their first win of the season in their match against North Marion. Coach Crystal Tosello said, “It was great to play a school that’s closer to our size. It felt great to get a win, and I can’t wait to ride that excitement into our packed schedule for next week.” Rheanna Salisbury defeated Martinez 7-5, 6-1, in the top singles spot with her great backhands. Her match started off a bit rocky, but she used her mental game to turn it around. Mary Florian beat Bahena 6-4, 6-1. Mary focused on good footwork and great backhands to earn the win. Rylee Weber and Hawley Harrer, (No. 1 doubles) dominated play. They had good chemistry and worked together to post the 6-0, 6-0 win over Bravo and S. Perez. “They played their game; aggressive at the net, great strokes, and great serves,” said Tosello. Alexa Asson and Sophia Silva played doubles together for the first time. They used great volleys and aggressive net play to defeat A. Perez and Cha with scores of 6-2, 6-3. Hallie Schwartz and Lola Green used good footwork and move- ment, and an aggressive net game to record the win over Brassel and Lader at 6-2, 6-3. T h r e e days earlier, the Outlaws lost 1-7 to Redmond in their first home match of the season. Sisters was short several of their best PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK singles play- Sophia Silva reaches to make the return v. North Marion. ers, and the result was a loss at all four win.” Harrer and Weber, at No. spots. Hannah Ezell and Sophia 1 doubles battled hard, but Silva were the lone winners lost in a 10-point match tie- breaker. The duo won the at No. 4 doubles. Ezell and Silva worked first set with their aggressive well together, and didn’t let net game, but lost the next in the pressure get to them. They a tiebreaker (1-7), and went lost the first set 4-6, but came on to lose the match-breaker back strong with a 6-0 win in 10-12. Sisters was to play at the second set, and won the home against Corbett on match in a 10-3 tie-breaker. “Sophia had great vol- Monday, April 16, in a match leys and was very aggres- that was rescheduled due to sive at the net, and Hannah bad weather earlier in the had consistent ground strokes season. They also were to and lobs,” said Tosello. “The play at Cascade on Tuesday. combination of their skills is They will face the Eagles at perfect for a doubles team, Stayton on Thursday to wrap and helped them secure the up their week.
