American Heritage added another girls tennis state championship to its growing collection Thursday, while St. Andrew’s claimed one of its own on Tuesday.
American Heritage won its 10th state title in girls tennis team competition Thursday. (Photo provided)
The Stallions claimed their 10th team title and 18th overall with a 4-2 victory over Port Orange-Atlantic in Class 2A competition.
The two-day event was held at Red Bug Lake Park in Casselberry.
Nina Slager, Taylor Kogan and Candace Mortier won their singles matches, and Noelle Mauro and Slager teamed to win their doubles match for the Stallions.
“They played with so much heart thru some very difficult situations,” coach Brian Schleifer said. “My No. 1 player, Melissa Sakar, played with the flu the entire tournament and showed incredible will, leadership and determination.
“It was so rewarding to see our only senior, Candace Mortier, clinch the finals with her victory.”
Earlier in the week, St. Andrew’s claimed the state championship in the girls tennis Class 1A team event.
The Scots defeated Windermere Prep 4-1 at Red Bug Lake Park, with Sarah Hamner and Claire Cutler winning singles matches, and Alisa Finger teaming with Olivia Martinez, and Hamner teaming with Isabel Forster, to claim victory in doubles.
The Boca Raton girls advanced to the semifinals of the girls Class 4A team event. The Bobcats fell 4-2 to Miami-Dr. Krop, which went on to win the state title.
