In the semifinal round of the Delta Invitational, the 9th-ranked Eagles dropped a 4-1 decision to 5th-ranked Hamilton Southeastern. Each team entered the match with a 9-0 record.

Both doubles matches were full of twists and turns. In the end, both Delta and HSE gave the other team its first loss of the season at a varsity doubles spot.

At No. 2 doubles, senior Abby Bamidele and sophomore Janet Wegener teamed up for the first time ever and rallied to knock off HSE’s previously unbeaten squad of Etheridge and Slaninka, 1-6, 7-5 (10-8).

At No. 1 doubles, seniors Tynan Dishman and Maggie Manor lost for the first time this year. They fell 2-6, 7-5 (8-10) to Bukasaggaram/Orme.

HSE controlled the singles positions.  Although many points and games were competitive, the Royals commanded the set scores from start to finish.

The JV teams played to a 4-4 tie.

Complete results:

Singles

1. Gwen Clark lost 1-6, 2-6
2. Maggie Hunt lost 3-6, 1-6
3. Gabby Knight ost 1-6, 0-6

Doubles

1. Tynan Dishman/Maggie Manor lost 2-6, 7-5, (8-10)
2. Abby Bamidele/Janet Wegener won 1-6, 7-5, (10-8)

JV results

1. Gabby Knight won 6-1
2. Katie Alexander lost 4-6
3. Iva Witter won 6-2
4. Sara Cardemon/Mary Groove won 6-3
5. Mary Groover/Gracie Williams won 6-2
6. Madelyn Haley/Gracie Williams lost 3-6
7. Eden Richey/Savanna Hickey lost 2-6
8. Katie Alexander/Eden Richey lost 1-6