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Team members include front row L-R Rachel Krug, Amanda Mauriello, Rachael Cholewinski, Karlee Kessler and coach Bill Previdi. 2nd row L-R Ellie Bloomquist, Paige McNeil, Jennifer Hwang and Allie Cerrone. (Not present for photo were Emma Dwyer, Lauren Elmasry and Keeley Ann Lepre)
The Branford Lady Hornets tennis team lost their match with Sheehan last week 6 – 1, falling to 0 – 3 on the season. The match was held at the high school. Sheehan improved to 2 – 0 with the win over the young Hornets.
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Coach Bill Previdi and Co-captains Amanda Mauriello, Rachael Krug and Ellie Bloomquist.
“Although our team is young and light in numbers, I see improvement every day and a willingness to try new things and embrace the process”, said Coach Bill Previdi. “That’s all you can ask as a coach”. The team’s next match is today.
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Branford’s lone win was by sophomore Jennifer Hwang 6 – 2, 6 – 4 over Tessa Arsenault.
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Other singles matches also ended in defeat. Junior Ellie Bloomquist (pictured) fell 6 – 1, 6 – 1; Junior Co-captain Rachel Krug was defeated 6 – 1, 6 – 4.
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Junior Paige McNeil (pictured) lost 6 – 0, 6 – 2.
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Both doubles teams were defeated as well. Sophomore Allie Cerrone(pictured) and senior co-captain Amanda Mauriello fell 6 – 1,6 – 3.
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And Karlee Kessler and Senior Rachael Cholewinski (pictured) lost 6 – 1,6 – 1.
The Hornets next home match is against the Career Panthers at 3:45 p.m. today.
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