Tigers fall to Packers

Published 11:08 pm Tuesday, September 28, 2010

AUSTIN — The Austin girls’ tennis team topped Albert Lea 6-1 in Paulson Courts Tuesday.

“It was a great day for tennis and the girls seem to be peaking at a good time,” Austin head coach Tom Tauchnitz said.

Albert Lea’s Michelle Hartmann defeated Alicia Sforza for the Tigers’ lone victory.

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Nadia Carney edged out a 6-4, 7-5 win in the No. 2 singles match and the Packers swept the doubles matches in two sets.

Austin 6, Albert Lea 1

Singles

No. 1 Michelle Hartmann (AL) def. Alicia Sforza (A) 6-2 6-4

No. 2 Nadia Carney (A) def. Ashley Gilbertson (AL) 6-4 7-5

No. 3 Jordan Flahrety (A) def. Colleen Thompson (AL) 6-1 6-0

No. 4 Ashley Flahrety (A) def. Lucy Villagomez (AL) 6-0 6-0

Doubles

No. 1 Sophie Hebrink/Nina Carney (A) def. Allissa Allison/Ashley Peterson (AL) 6-4 6-0

No. 2 Mary Kate Barinka/Emily Sundahl (A) def. Kayla Swee/Megan Gilbertson (AL) 6-1 6-3

No. 3 Alex Larson/Olivia Grev A def. Suzie