Tennis Opens League with Win over Pleasant Grove

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Senior Avery Spector posted a straight set win at No. 1 singles as St. Francis cruised to an 8-1 win in the Delta League opener against Pleasant Grove at Rio del Oro Racquet Club.

St. Francis swept all six singles matches in straight sets. Sophomores Kyla and Kiya Jackson claimed wins at No. 2 and No. 3 singles, respectively. Sophomore Marisa Fat was a 6-1, 6-1 winner at No. 4 and Annie Gianulias and Abby Benvenuti completed the sweep at No. 5 and 6 singles.

Freshman Myra Anwar and Megan Kahn won at No. 1 doubles, while Sabrina Voeller and Cameron Parra were victorious at No. 2 doubles.

The Troubadours travel to Elk Grove on Tuesday, Sept. 14 for the first of three matches next week.

St. Francis 8, Pleasant Grove 1

Singles

1. Avery Spector, SF, def. Meaghan Sterk, PG, 6-1, 6-3

2. Kyla Jackson, SF, def. Natalie Ramos, PG,  6-1, 6-3

3. Kiya Jackson, SF, def. Brooke Pland, PG< 6-0, 6-1

4. Marisa Fat, SF, def. Jenna Sheeny, PG, 6-1, 6-1

5. Annie Gianulias, SF, def.  Maddie Akin, PG, 6-3, 6-2

6. Aby Benvenuti, SF, def. Emily Le, PG, 6-1, 6-1

Doubles

1. Myra Anwar/Megan Kahn, SF, def. Teresa Chan/Julia Goetz, PG, 6-3, 6-1

2. Cameron Parra/Sabrina Voeller, SF, def. Cynthia Bui, PG, 6-0, 6-4

3. Tyanna Tonnu/Janine Lu, PG., def. Stephanie Fong/Cecilia Crowley, SF, 6-3, 6-4