Women's Tennis Earns Victory At King

BRISTOL, TENN. – The Mars Hill women's tennis team picked up a 6-3 decision at King University on Saturday, October 15. Jasha Geerdink continued her solid play number one singles, earning a shutout victory on the afternoon. Geerdink teamed up with Dante Hart, who also won her singles match, to take No. 1 doubles as well.

Jade Henke and Sophia Pelaez both took home singles victories, while Henke paired with Evan Lake to take a doubles win.

 Singles competition

1. Jasha Geerdink (MHUW) def. Katya Cerny (KING) 6-0, 6-0

2. Dante Hart (MHUW) def. Marianne Hull (KING) 6-3, 6-3

3. Ashley Salazar (KING) def. Evan Lake (MHUW) 6-1, 6-1

4. Jade Henke (MHUW) def. Emily Smith (KING) 6-1, 6-1

5. Sophia Pelaez (MHUW) def. Catherine Vezey (KING) 6-1, 6-2

6. Alyssa Salazar (KING) def. Dani Potts (MHUW) 6-1, 6-1

 Doubles competition

1. Jasha Geerdink/Dante Hart (MHUW) def. Katya Cerny/Emily Smith (KING) 8-3

2. Evan Lake/Jade Henke (MHUW) def. Marianne Hull/Ashley Salazar (KING) 8-6

3. Haley Maloney/Catherine Vezey (KING) def. Sophia Pelaez/Hannah Hill (MHUW) 8-6

Match Notes:

Mars Hill 2-1

King University 1-2The Lions will return to action on Thursday, October 20 as they host Emmanuel (Ga.). First serve is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.