By David Rogers. BOONE, N.C. — With straight set sweeps across the board, Watauga women’s tennis dominated play in Round 1 of the NCHSAA 4A West Dual Team Tennis Championships, defeating Independence (Charlotte), 5-0.
At No. 1 singles, freshman Addison Cohen continued her strong play with a 2-0 win over Independence senior Melanie Orellana, 6-1, 6-4.
At No. 2 singles, Watauga sophomore Larson Berry too command early and dispatched Independence senior Lily Thorson, 2-0 (6-2, 6-0).
No. 4 singles was won by WHS sophomore Fiona Russell, who blanked Avarie Phommarath, an Independence sophomore, 2-0 (6-0, 6-0),
The Pioneers’ senior No. 5, Abbi Shuman cruised by the Patriots freshman Madison Dean, 2-0 (6-3,6-1).
And to round out the singles matches, WHS junior Hatherly Armfield defeated Independence sophomore Sarah Morgan, 2-0 (6-0,6-0).
In Round 2, Watauga will take on Ardrey Kell, Oct. 23, in Boone. The No. 16-seeded Knights defeated Northern Guilford in Round 1, 6-3.
Individuals from the Watauga team are scheduled to play in the Individual state tournment regional, Oct. 20 and 21, at Hough High School
This report will be updated as we have additional information.
