Tennis Advances to Section Semifinals

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – St. Francis got two doubles wins after splitting six singles matches to defeat Del Oro on Tuesday in the Sac-Joaquin Section quarterfinals 5-4 at Del Oro Racquet Club. The Troubadours advance to host Rocklin on Wednesday at 1 p.m.

“ I knew coming in the match would be hard fought and come down to the wire,” said Head Coach Kristi Spector. “At this point in the playoffs all teams are strong and on any given day can win. I am so proud of the girls and the way they played with integrity, intention, mental and physical strength, and great focus. I think today’s match will serve as a stepping stone and great motivation for tomorrow.”

Cameron Parra and Sabrina Voeller pulled out a straight-set win over Haley Roser and Kendra Chaffee, winning a pair of tiebreakers to post the key win at No. 2 doubles. St. Francis also got a point from Eden Elliott and Megan Khan at No. 3.

The Troubadours took the early lead in the match 3-0 with three singles wins at No. 2-4. Kiya and Kyla Jackson both recorded victories at No. 2 and 3, respectively, while Marisa Fat was a winner at No. 3.

St. Francis 5, Del Oro 4

Singles

1. Ashley Isaac, DO, def. Avery Spector, SF, 6-2, 6-3

2. Kiya Jackson, SF, def. Brianna Stough, DO, 6-0, 6-0

3. Kyla Jackson, SF, def. Ashley Jensen, DO, 6-1, 6-1

4. Marisa Fat, SF, def. Megan Conkle, DO, 6-0, 6-1

5. Alora Jorgenson, DO, def. Annie Gianulias, SF, 2-6, 6-5. 6-0

6. Izzy Watson, DO, def. Abby Benvenuti, SF, 6-3, 6-7, 7-6

Doubles

1. Elena Tepete/Becca Schmidt, DO, def. Myra Anwar/Macy Wood, SF, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4

2. Sabrina Voeller/Cameron Parra, SF, def. Haley Roser/Kendra Chaffee, DO, 7-6 (12-10), 7-6 (7-5)

3. Eden Elliott/Megan Khan, SF, def. Juliette Caughey/Stephanie Walker, DO, 6-4, 6-2