Williamston Tennis

The Williamston Hornets girls’ tennis team traveled to the courts of Lansing Catholic to participate in the seven team Cougar Classic tennis invitational on Saturday, April 18, 2009. The seven teams included sixth ranked Jackson Lumen Christi, tenth ranked Almont and the fourth ranked Hornets. The very competitive tournament ended with the Hornets winning with 17 points, Saginaw Nouvel second with 15, Almont with 13, Jackson Lumen Christi with 12, the host school, Lansing Catholic with 7, Battle Creek Pennfield with 6 and Hastings closing out the field with 3 points.

“It was a very exciting day,” said Ilona Steinberg, mother of Cara who plays four doubles for the Hornets, “I could hardly stand it. Every point was contested and so many games went to deuce. I was so happy that Cara and Leah (Vargovich) were able to win the championship and contribute to the success of the team,” she concluded.

Also winning championships in their flights were Tiffany Ash at number one singles, and Anya Nikolai and Mattie Nelson at number one doubles. Taking second for the Hornets were Gabby Meijer at number three singles, and Audrey Porter and Erin Donovan at number two doubles.

Placing third for the Hornets were Claire Cooper at number two singles and Erica Krantz at number four singles. Taking fifth place were Erin Graham and Aubree Barton at number three doubles.

“This was a great test for our girls. There weren’t any easy opponents today. Our players had to earn every point, game and match to secure the championship,” said varsity coach Steve Stanley. “We have more work to do for sure, but these ladies really showed me they have the desire to compete and the willingness to commit to developing their tennis skills,” he said.