Lenox Girls Repeat as Western Mass Champions

LUDLOW, Mass. – Katie Shove won at first singles to lead the way on Saturday as the Lenox girls tennis team beat Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School, 4-1, to win the Western Massachusetts Class C Championship.

 

Caroline Kump won at second singles, also in straight sets, as Lenox repeated its regional championship from a year ago.

 

The Millionaires swept the doubles points.

 

At first doubles, Reeva Patel and Julia Zanin were pushed in each set but prevailed, 6-4, 6-4.

 

At second doubles, Lauren Romano and Brooklyn Butler posted a straight-set win as well.

 

Lenox (14-1) is seeded 12th in the Division 4 State Tournament and will open tournament play at home against No. 21 Frontier.

 

Singles

No. 1 Katie Shove, L, def. Elisa Shinn, 6-2, 7-5.

No. 2 Caroline Kump, L, def. Sabine Loinaz, 6-2, 6-.

No. 3 Lien Powers-Moran, PVCIS, def. Caity Giardina, 6-4, 6-4.

Doubles

No. 1 Reeva Patel/Julia Zanin, L, def. Eloise Tuleja/Kendall Christensen, 6-4, 6-4.

No. 2 Lauren Romano/Brooklyn Butler, L, def. Chelsea Chertier/Kaylin Lane, 6-1, 6-4.