By Fred Kroner
St. Joseph-Ogden won two matches in singles and two in doubles on Thursday (Sept. 23) to turn back Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley, 4-1, in a girls’ tennis match at Gibson City.
In singles, Abbey Dow posted a narrow 8-7 win at No. 1 over Katie Steidinger.
At No. 2 singles, Claire Huffman was dominant against Audrey Iverson, winning 8-0.
SJ-O captured wins at No. 2 and No. 3 doubles.
The No. 2 duo of Abby Behrens and Hope Rajlich overpowered Syda Schlickman and McKenna Crowley, 8-0.
At No. 3, Spartans Katie McDermott and Emma Rydell teamed up for an 8-3 decision over Emily Hood and Kadence Crowley.
SJ-O’s No. 1 double unit of Jacey Lewis and Kelsey Martlage were edged by London Hixson and Lexi Darbutt, 8-7.
SJ-O (5-4) returns to action on Monday (Oct. 11) against Maroa-Forsyth at the UI Atkins Tennis Center.
