Published August 28. 2017 03:35PM
Jim Thorpe posted a tennis victory in scholastic action over the weekend.
TENNISJim Thorpe-Schuy. Vy.Jim Thorpe won three singles matches and swept the doubles to earn a 5-2 victory over host Schuylkill Valley.Christy McLean and Angelica Uzar both won in singles play, and teamed together for a doubles victory. Kaitlyn O'Neil also earned wins in both singles and doubles action.The Olympians improved to 2-1 with the win.Jim Thorpe 5, Schuylkill Vy. 2SINGLESMarisa Rex (SV) def. Leanne Van Essendelft 6-1, 6-0; Christy McLean (JT) def. Emily Kale 6-2, 6-2; Kaitlyn O'Neil (JT) def. Anne Brzostek 6-1, 6-3; Angelica Uzar (JT) def. Maddie Kepner 6-0, 6-1; Taylor Shekalus (SV) def. Evelyn Flores 6-3, 6-1.DOUBLESAngelica Uzar/Christy McLean (JT) def. Marsha Rex/Taylor Shekalus 1-6, 6-3 (10-5); Kaitlyn O'Neil/Chloe Getz (JT) def. Anne Brzostek/Liz Brzostek 6-0, 6-4.Tamaqua-NDESNotre Dame of East Stroudsburg didn't lose a set in posting a 5-0 victory over Tamaqua.The Crusaders were led by No. 1 singles player, Jessika Bueneventura, who won 6-1, 6-0.Notre Dame-ES 5, Tamaqua 0SINGLESJessika Bueneventura (ND) def. Brooke Williams 6-1, 6-0; Heather Bartlett (ND) def. Alexis Breiner 6-1, 6-2; Tracy Norris (ND) def. Molly Clemson 6-0, 6-4.DOUBLESKiersten Erikson/Delina Lehman (ND) def. Emily Fisher/Jocelyn Rega 6-0, 6-2; Anna Mariano/Rachael Kretchel (ND) won by forfeit.Pleasant Vy.-Blue Mtn.Blue Mountain defeated Pleasant Valley by a 6-1 score.No other information was received by the Times News.