Hendersonville maintained its perfect conference record Wednesday, defeating Polk County 7-1 in Western Highlands Conference tennis action at Polk County.
The Bearcats (8-2, 6-0) maintained their perfect conference record behind dominant singles play, winning five of six individual matches. The victory strengthens Hendersonville’s position atop the WHC standings.
Polk County’s Cate Brown provided a bright spot for the Wolverines (4-5, 4-3), earning a convincing 6-1, 6-1 win over Anna MacDowell in the No. 1 singles match. However, Hendersonville’s depth proved too much as the Bearcats swept matches two through six.
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Sophia Gallian set the tone for Hendersonville’s run with a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Paige White at No. 2 singles, while Canaan Scroggs followed with a 6-0, 6-2 win at No. 3. Ariya Vann, Katherine Canning and Elizabeth Shaffer each recorded 6-0, 6-0 sweeps in the remaining singles matches.
In doubles play, Hendersonville claimed the two matches. The Bearcats’ duo of Vann and Canning won 6-0 at No. 2 doubles, while Scroggs and Shaffer completed the victory with a 6-0 win in the third position. The No. 1 doubles match was not played.
Polk County will look to bounce back Thursday when the Wolverines host Owen in their regular season finale.
SINGLES
1. Cate Brown (PC) d. Anna MacDowell 6-1, 6-1; 2. Sophia Gallian (H) d. Paige White 6-1, 6-2; 3. Canaan Scroggs (H) d. Virginia Then 6-0, 6-2; 4. Ariya Vann (H) d. Addie Buss 6-0, 6-0; 5. Katherine Canning (H) d. Malia Robinette 6-0, 6-0; 6. Elizabeth Shaffer (H) d. Evangeline Petoia 6-0, 6-0.
DOUBLES
2. Vann-Canning (H) d. Buss-Then 6-0; 3. Scroggs-Shaffer (H) d. Leah Morton-Alex Smith 6-0.
