Polk County’s tennis season came to a close Wednesday as Hendersonville claimed a 5-1 victory in the second round of the state 3A playoffs.
The Wolverines (5-7) saw their playoff run halted by a Bearcat squad that improved to 10-2 on the season. The match, played at Hendersonville, featured several competitive individual battles but ultimately went the Bearcats’ way.
Polk County senior Cate Brown provided the Wolverines’ lone victory at No. 1 singles, defeating Anna Macdowell 6-2, 5-0 before Macdowell retired from the match. Brown’s win showcased the competitiveness that helped lead Polk County to the second round of the state playoffs.
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However, Hendersonville demonstrated its depth across the remaining singles matches. Sophia Gallian secured a 6-1, 6-0 victory at No. 2 singles over Paige White, while Canaan Scroggs posted a 6-1, 6-1 win at No. 3 singles against Virginia Then.
The Bearcats continued their strong showing in the lower singles positions, with Aryna Vann, Katherine Canning, and Elizabeth Shaffer each recording 6-0, 6-0 victories at No. 4, 5, and 6 singles respectively. With the outcome decided after singles play, no doubles matches were contested.
A quartet of Wolverine players – Brown, White, Robinette and Then – will take part Friday in the 3A West Regional at Belmont Abbey College.
