FHS girls swing past Fort Madison

The Fairfield girls? tennis team continued its mid-season surge and slid in for another close victory Tuesday.

The Trojans won four of six singles matches on their way to a 5-4 win at home against Fort Madison. Ena Alcan once again led the way as she cruised to an 8-0 victory at No. 1 singles before teaming up with Haylee Gilpin to win an 8-3 match at No. 1 doubles.

Jennifer Clements won 8-6 in her singles match, but came up on the other end of a close match with a 9-8 (7-3) loss at No. 2 doubles alongside partner Dana Diers. Megan Palmer came through with another close win with a 9-8 (7-3) win at No. 5 singles followed up by Alex Higdon?s 8-4 victory at No. 6.

In JV action, Devin Maynard and Hanna Kerr teamed up for 6-2 win in doubles.

Next up for the Trojans is another home match Thursday against Davis County.

Fairfield vs. Fort Madison

Singles

1. Alcan (FF) def. Hamilton (FM) 8-0

2. Goldensoph (FM) def. Gilpin (FF) 8-6

3. Frenz (FM) def. Diers (FF) 8-2

4. Clements (FF) def. Vandenburg (FM) 8-6

5. Palmer (FF) def. Plate (FM) 9-8 (7-3)

6. Higdon (FF) def. Gonsorcik (FM) 8-4

Doubles

1. Alcan/Gilpin (FF) def. Hamilton/Goldensoph (FM) 8-3

2. Frenz/Vandenburg (FM) def. Diers/Clements (FF) 9-8 (7-3)

3. Plate/Gonsorcik (FM) def. Palmer/Higdon (FF) 8-6