The George Mason High School girls tennis team avenged last month’s 5-4 loss to Clarke County on Monday, turning the tables on their district rival and winning 7-2. Even with freshman Michelle Repper, Mason’s highest ranked player, out sick for the day, the Mustangs dominated, sweeping their singles matches. Junior Annie Zweighaft (No. 6) and seniors Yesha Shrestha (No. 5) and Margaret Lipman (No. 4) quickly finished their matches with very little trouble, winning 10-0, 10-2, and 10-2, respectively. The Clarke team proved to be more daunting for the top three singles players, but each Mason girl stayed cool and fought it out. Boosted by overwhelming cheering from their teammates, senior Alina Kaye (No. 3) and freshman Kelsey Kane (No. 1) both came from behind to win their matches 10-8 and 11-9. Kane’s match was especially important, as she clinched the District singles championship with her victory. Senior Anna Duning (No. 2) bested a challenging competitor to win 10-4.
