Providence win Jeffersonville Sectional over Clarksville

Providence defeated Clarksville 4 – 1 to win their fifth consecutive sectional title. Behind the strong play of both of their doubles teams which finished nearly at the same time, the Lady Pioneers had an outstanding day of tennis, with Freshman Megan Jakoby providing the deciding point at third singles and Kady Bandy winning a three set match that lasted three and one-half hours for the final margin of victory.

At first singles Deahna Welcher defeated Stephanie Smith for the lone win by the Lady Generals. The score is not indicative of the closeness of the match and how well Stephanie Smith played losing 6-1, 6-0.

At second singles Kady Bandy won a hard fought match over Tiffany Fitzpatrick in three sets. In the second set Kady lost a long tie breaker after rallying from 3-4 and 4-5. She came out after the break to dominate in the third set. Her scores were 6-2, 6-7 (10-12), 6-1.

At third singles Megan Jakoby won over Jamie Wilkerson 6-2, 6-2. Megan played an excellent match and sealed the victory for the Lady Pioneers. Coach DiNoto said he was really proud of the way his freshman stepped up her play in the sectional.

At number one doubles the tandem of Emily DiNoto and Courtney Murphy won 6-2, 6-0 over Ashley Lind and Jazzmine Rolon. Both girls were able to dominate at the net in the victory.

At number two doubles Hanna Gish and Hillary Ernstberger won 6-0, 6-1. Their coach stated he was really proud of how well his second duo was playing at the end of the season.

With the win the team will move on to the regional on Tuesday afternoon against New Albany at Floyd Central High School.

Results:

Deahna Welcher (C) def Stephanie Smith (P) 6-0, 6-1

Kady Bandy (P) def Tiffany Fitzpatrick (C) 6-2, 6-7 (10-12), 6-1

Megan Jakoby (P) def Jamie Wilkerson (C) 6-2, 6-2

Emily DiNoto and Courtney Murphy (P) def Ashley Lind and Jazzmine Rolon (C) 6-2, 6-0

Hanna Gish and Hillary Ernstberger (P) def Allyson Dodson and Domenica Hart (C) 6-0, 6-1