Tennis Cats grab MAAA doubles title

Fredericktown High School’s tennis team competed in the MAAA meet, last week at Farmington.

The Cats’ duo of Liz Hinkle and Skylar Hennen took first place in No. 1 doubles. They defeated Julie Farr and Nicole Martin of North County, 8-3 to win the championship. The pair topped Whitaker/Hornsey of Potosi, 8-5 in the semifinals.

Sophie Rehkop took second place in No. 3 singles. In the opening round, she won 8-3 over Kalia Keith of Arcadia Valley. Rehkop then defeated Lauren Politte of North County, 8-5, in the semifinals. In the championship match, she lost 8-3 to Taylor Campbell of Potosi.

Hennen added a third place finish in No. 2 singles for the Cats. She won her third place match 8-0 over Susan Rippee of Farmington.

October 1, the Cats played their final home match of the season. They defeated Arcadia Valley, 7-2. Hennen, Rehkop, senior Alyssa Pierson, and Bailey White won their singles matches. Fredericktown won all three doubles matches.

Fredericktown plays in the individual district tournament, Saturday.

Fredericktown High School’s tennis team had senior night, Oct. 1. The Cats lone senior Alyssa Pierson was recognized by her teammates. 

Liz Hinkle (left) and Skylar Hennen won the No. 1 doubles championship in the MAAA Tournament, Oct. 3 in Farmington. They are pictured with Coach Courtney Holliday.

Sophie Rehkop took second place in No. 3 singles in the MAAA Tournament.