On their quest for a first team win, the Thunderbolts showed strong signs of growth in a narrow 2-3 loss to Tecumseh.
At singles, Leah Bergjord continued to battle hard against each team’s top competition, while Bayla Bucciarelli made her varsity singles debut, pushing her opponent in long rallies across the court. Samantha Cecil played a determined match, showing steady improvement in her rally play.
In doubles, the newly formed duo of Madison Evans and Sol Malanda earned their first win together, while Alysha Hopson and Eden Scott fought through a tightly contested match that featured a second-set tiebreak, falling just short at 7-4.
Though the results were mixed, the match highlighted the team’s progress and resilience as they continue adjusting to the intensity of varsity-level play.