Girls tennis defeats Troy

CLAYTON — The Northmont girls tennis team Thursday scored a 4-1 victory over previously unbeaten Troy to improve to 3-0 overall.

“Both teams came in undefeated, and it was a close match from start to finish with two courts going three sets,” said Northmont Coach Chrissy Hall.

Akilah Parker defeated Hannah Essick 6-3, 6-3 at 1st singles.

Marissa Anderson defeated Maggie Hennessy 6-2, 6-4 at 2nd singles.

Kennedy Harden pulled out a tough three set match over Ashley Bruns 7-5, 1-5, 7-5 at 3rd singles.

Michelle Hibbard and Morgan Grandfield came from behind to win 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 over Zoey Scancerello and Sierra Verstraten.

The Lady Bolts will play host to Bellbrook on Monday, August 17 at 4:30 p.m.

Akilah Parker returns a shot against Hannah Essick. Parker won the match by scores of 6-3, 6-3.

http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2015/08/web1_AkilahParker21.jpgAkilah Parker returns a shot against Hannah Essick. Parker won the match by scores of 6-3, 6-3. Photo by Ron Nunnari

Marissa Anderson scored a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Troy’s Maggie Hennessy.

http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2015/08/web1_MarissaAnderson21.jpgMarissa Anderson scored a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Troy’s Maggie Hennessy. Photo by Ron Nunnari

Michelle Hibbard and Morgan Grandfield rallied to score a 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 victory at first doubles over Zoey Scancerello and Sierra Verstraten.

http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2015/08/web1_FirstDoubles21.jpgMichelle Hibbard and Morgan Grandfield rallied to score a 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 victory at first doubles over Zoey Scancerello and Sierra Verstraten. Photo by Ron Nunnari