Lindsborg, Kan. – For the second-straight year, the McPherson College women's tennis team has been crowned KCAC Regular Season Champions. The 8-1 victory over Bethany College on Tuesday solidifies their No. 1 seed for the upcoming conference tournament.
It was a breeze for the doubles points for Mac as they gave up just two points to their counterparts. The Vorhees sisters took down BC's top duo 8-0 while the No. 2 and No. 3 positions won 8-1.
In singles, Brooke Vorhees had the quickest match which gave the 'Dogs a 4-0 advantage; the senior won 6-3, 6-2. Chandler Short brought the clinching point at No. 6, winning 6-2, 6-3. Three of the other four matches went to MC with little resistance. McPherson's lone loss came at the No. 5 position in a tough, marathon match.
It's on to the postseason tournament for the Bulldogs which is scheduled for Friday, April 24 in Wichita, Kansas. As the top seed, McPherson will face No. 4 Kansas Wesleyan University in the opening round. Currently the tourney is set to be played at the Riverside Racquet Club but things could change depending on Mother Nature.
Final Score:
McPherson College 8 – Bethany College 1
Doubles
1. Vorhees/Vorhees (MC) def. Bezerra/Choitz (BC) 8-0
2. Thornburg/Baquiran (MC) def. Fabrizius/Rambo (BC) 8-1
3. Gourlay/ Short (MC) def. Edwards/Frank (BC) 8-1
Singles
1. Brooke Vorhees (MC) def. Juliana Bezerra (BC) 6-3, 6-2
2. Nikki Thornburg (MC) def. Mackenzie Choitz (BC) 6-0, 6-2
3. Brittany Gourlay (MC) def. Amelia Fabrizius (BC) 6-1, 6-1
4. Nadine Baquiran (MC) def. Kittey Edwards (BC) 6-0, 6-1
5. Kayla Frank (BC) def. Claire Crossman (MC) 6-4, 6-3
6. Chandler Short (MC) def. Sophie Cook (BC) 6-2, 6-3
