Lady Leopards Bounce Back Against Dukes – Girls Tennis

Louisville 4, Marlington 1

The Louisville Leopards Girls Tennis Team downed the visiting Marlington Dukes 4-1 Tuesday at the LHS Tennis Courts. With the victory, Louisville evens their mark overall at 3-3 and in league play at 1-1.

Kennedy Keister led the Lady Leopards by recording a dominated 6-0, 6-1 victory in #2 Singles. The Louisville #2 Doubles Team of Mackenzie Murphy and Mandy Plaskett also won in straight sets 6-4, 6-1.

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The Leopards also carved out victories in two other matches that were decided in the full three sets. Jo Menegay fought back to win #3 Singles 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 in taking the tie-breaker 14-12 in the final set. The #1 Doubles Team of Kat Brown and Sherilynn Mullett also rallied for a 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 win.

Lettie Mitchell claimed #1 Singles 6-0, 6-4 to earn the lone point for the Lady Dukes.

Louisville now leads the all-time series 49-20 with victories over Marlington in their last 17 meetings.

UP NEXT: The Lady Leopards will next host the Canton Central Catholic Crusaders on Wednesday, August 30 at 4:00 PM.

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BOX SCORE

LEOPARDS 4, DUKES 1

Singles

#1 Lettie Mitchell (M) d. Tori Esposito (L) 6-0, 6-4

#2 Kennedy Keister (L) d. Mary Mason (M) 6-0, 6-1

#3 Jo Menegay (L) d. Bethany Carr (M) 4-6, 6-4, 14-12

Doubles

#1 Kat Brown – Sherilynn Mullet (L) d. Jordyn Ritchie – Sarah Lane (M) 4-6, 6-2, 6-2

#2 Mandy Plaskett – Mackenzie Murphy (L) d. Ella Dipold-Stella McConnell (M) 6-4, 6-1

Records: Louisville 3-3, 1-1; Marlington 4-5, 2-2