Above: CCHS freshman Libby Zafft concentrates on her serve during her #3 Singles match against Duluth Denfeld. Libby won the first match of the season for the Vikings, defeating Olivia Kinzinger (Duluth Denfeld), 6-3,6-1. Left: CCHS junior Cecilia Schnobrich waits to return a serve during her #1 Singles match against Duluth East on Aug. 31.
The Cook County High School girls’ varsity tennis team traveled to Duluth August 31 to compete against Duluth East and Duluth Denfeld. The Vikings were able to compete with a full squad (10 players) for the first time since the varsity program began last year.
The young and inexperienced Viking team, with eight new players this year, took on a strong Duluth East. The final team score was 7-0 in favor of the Greyhounds.
The Viking girls’ tennis team had a closer match against Duluth Denfeld, losing 4-3.
The goal of this year’s Viking girls’ tennis team is to get a little better each day, and they’re doing that.
The team has a couple of weeks to practice before its next competition against Duluth Denfeld, Wednesday, September 21, 4:00 p.m. at home. This may be the only home tennis match for the girls this season, so come and cheer them on!
Go Vikes!
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