Lady Wolves get first round win in the NJCAA Region 23 Tournament

Photo courtesy of Shawn Wansley, Jones College Athletics

ELLISVILLE– The No. 4 seed Co-Lin Lady Wolves defeated the No. 5 seed Meridian Community College Lady Eagles 5-1 in the first round of the National Junior College Athletic Association Region 23 Tennis Tournament hosted by Jones College. The matches were scheduled to start at 10 a.m. but were delayed due to the weather conditions during the night.

In two prior meetings with Meridian early in the season, the Lady Eagles defeated Co-Lin 7-2 (Jan. 26) and 5-4 (March 5).

Co-Lin picked up a win at No. 1 and No. 2 doubles and at No. 1, No. 2, and No. 4 singles.

DOUBLES | 

No. 1 Susana Patino/Madison Shows (CL) def. Isabella Warham/Harper Bryan (MCC) 8-5

No. 2 Isabella Chela/Morgyn Brister (CL) def. Carla Montaruli/Tessa Ward (MCC) 8-4

No. 3 Britney Murphree (MCC) def. Britany Barnett/Gracie Phillips (CL) 9-7

SINGLES |

No. 1 Susana Patino (CL) def. Isabella Warham (MCC) 6-4, 6-3

No. 2 Isabella Chela (CL) def. Carla Montauruli (MCC) 6-4, 6-4

No. 3 Harper Bryan (MCC) def. Morgan Shows (CL) 7-5, 7-6 (7)

No. 4 Morgyn Brister (CL) def. Britney Murphy (MCC) 6-0, 6-1

No. 5 Ralie Boles (MCC) def. Britany Barnett (CL) 6-2, 6-1

No. 6 Gracee Warren (CL) vs Tessa Ward (MCC) 2-1

The Lady Wolves are coached by Dana Hale and Dr. Rob Channell.

NEXT UP | The Lady Wolves face No. 1 seed Jones College scheduled for Friday at 10 a.m.