MOUNT BERRY, Ga. - The Women's tennis team showed strong promise against Wallace State on Thursday. Despite a tough loss 3-4 overall, there were many shining moments on the court for the Viking's home opener. 

 

In singles, sophomore Paige Evans stood her ground in a nailbiter of a match, winning 7-5, 6-2. Evans played an impressive match, pushing through cramping in the second set. 

 

On the doubles side, senior Saris Mejia and sophomore Carolina Hanson locked in a dominant win over the Lions, securing the match 6-2 

 

The Vikings plan to take the courts in the Berry Fall Invitational, kicking off on Friday, 26th. 

 

DOUBLES: 

Saris Mejia and Carolina Hanson defeated Madison Standifer and Jaedyn Martin 6-2 

Paige Evans and Maggie Cox fell to Jayden Johnson and Joslyn Newton 6(5)-7(7) 

 

SINGLES:  

Saris Mejia fell to Jaedyn Martin 0-6, 0-6 

Carolina Hanson fell to Madison Standifer 2-6, 1-6 

Maggie Cox fell to Jayden Johnson 2-6, 2-6 

Paige Evans prevailed over Joslyn Newton 7-5, 6-2 

Sydney Coppola fell to Lydia Lichlyter 2-6, 0-6