New look works as Wolves win | Tennis

Behind a revised lineup, the Coupeville High School tennis team toppled visiting Friday Harbor 3-2 Wednesday, April 17.

Behind a revised lineup, the Coupeville High School tennis team toppled visiting Friday Harbor 3-2 Wednesday, April 17.

Coupeville coach Ken Stange revamped his lineup, getting his team ready for district. Amanda d’Almeida, No. 1 singles up to this point, joined Iris Ryckaert in No. 1 doubles. Doubles play is nothing new for d’Almeida who is a three-time district doubles champ.

The pair won 6-0, 6-2.

Stange said the duo “played well” and “they were able to work on certain elements of their doubles strategy in the second set.”

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He added, “Hopefully, they will be able to make a run at districts and advance to the next level.”

Allie Hanigan moved up to No. 1 singles from the No. 2 slot, and doubles player Emily Gallahar took over at No. 2. Neither had problems against the Wolverines as each won 6-0, 6-1.

Stange said, “The three matches we won were very convincing. I was a bit surprised by the two matches we lost. The Friday Harbor girls played well, but something was amiss in No. 2 and No. 3 doubles. I can’t quite put my finger on it. Both teams had their moments but couldn’t find a way over the hump, so to speak.”

In second doubles, Holly Craggs and Julia Myers lost 6-4, 6-0; and in third doubles McKenzie Bailey and Sydney Autio fell 6-3, 6-3.

Coupeville (6-3) hosts Lakewood at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23.

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