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Fairfield tennis loses second straight
Trojans win just two matches in loss to Burlington at home
FAIRFIELD — For the first time this season, Fairfield girls tennis suffered its second straight defeat.
After falling to Maharishi last Thursday, the Trojans were bested once again on Monday night by the Grayhounds of Burlington. It was a tough night for the Trojans as they were defeated 7-2 by the Grayhounds.
For the Trojans, the two victories came in singles from Emma Wendland in the No. 2 match and Mareyn Dunkin the No. 4 match.
Wendland was a winner in a hard fought match 9-8 (7-2). Meanwhile, Dunkin battled to a 8-6 win.
In the other matches, No. 1 Natalie Steele was defeated 8-1. Sriya Yammanur was bested in the No. 3 match 8-6. Una Carter fell 8-4 in the No. 5 match and No. 6 Faith Jones lost 8-4 as well.
In doubles, Wendland and Yammanur were defeated in the No. 1 match 8-1. Steele and Carter battled in the No. 2 doubles match, but were downed 9-7. Finally, Tula Sorflaten and Janell Furguson came up short 8-3 in the No. 3 match.
With the loss, Fairfield drops to 4-3 overall and 2-3 in SEC play.
