Owen extended Polk County’s challenging stretch on Monday, defeating the Wolverines 7-2 in a Western Highlands Conference tennis match in Swannanoa.
Despite a strong performance from Polk County’s Cate Brown at No. 1 singles, who defeated Madalynne Phillips 6-3, 6-4, the Warhorses dominated most of the individual matchups to secure the conference victory.
Owen (5-4, 3-1) showed its depth throughout the lineup, winning five of six singles matches. Aubrey Partlow set the tone at No. 2 singles with a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Paige White, while Amaura Feste followed with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Jill Brown at No. 3 singles.
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The Warhorses continued their strong play with Layla Core, Annalie Price and Ace Drake each securing straight-set victories in the lower singles positions.
In doubles play, Polk County (1-4, 1-2) earned its second point when the Brown sisters captured an 8-0 victory at No. 2 doubles. However, Owen’s tandems proved too strong at first and third doubles, with Phillips and Partlow combining for an 8-0 win at No. 1 and the duo of Emerson Kearns and Madison Mitchell securing an 8-2 victory at No. 3.
The loss marks the third straight defeat for the Wolverines, who will look to reverse their fortunes when they travel to Mountain Heritage on Wednesday.
SINGLES
1. Cate Brown (PC) d. Madalynne Phillips 6-3, 6-4; 2. Aubrey Partlow (O) d. Paige White 6-1, 6-2; 3. Amaura Feste (O) d. Jill Brown 6-4, 6-2; 4. Layla Core (O) d. Virginia Then 6-2, 6-2; 6. Annalie Price (O) d. Malia Robinette 6-1, 6-0; 6. Ace Drake (O) d. Evangeline Petoia 6-2, 6-1.
DOUBLES
1. Phillips-Partlow (O) d. Then-White 8-0; 2. Brown-Brown (PC) d. Braden-Pomeroy 8-0; 3. Emerson Kearns-Madison Mitchell (O) d. Robinette-Petoia 8-2
