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Otters Drop Tight 4-3 Tennis Match to Willmar

By Craig Olson, 08/31/21, 10:15PM CDT

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Tuesday night the Fergus Falls tennis team hosted the Willmar Cardinals in a Central Lakes Conference home dual.  The Cardinals edged out the Otters in a tight 4-3 match. 

The Otters picked up their three wins at first and second singles and third doubles.  Madison Anderson took charge in her first singles match.  “Madison played smart, patient tennis for us tonight,” commented Head Coach Jamie Lill.  “She didn't force things.  She moved her opponent around well and used her forehand to finish points. Madison did a really nice job of dictating play.  Isabella Abrahams also scored a win for us in a very tight straight set win.  Bella played smart tennis today and waited for her opportunities to attack.  She was very mentally tough on the court to stay the course in this match.  Our third doubles duo of Mia Marsh and Hannah Anderson snagged our third team point by cruising through their match 6-1, 6-0.  Mia and Hannah just played clean tennis and were consistent in their approach.  Our other doubles teams had close matches, but couldn't quite outlast Willmar.  We get to see them again in another CLC match up that we're looking forward to.”

The doubles teams of Laren Fazio/Samantha Kunz and Clara Stephan/Avary Bartholomay also picked up some nice JV victories for the Otters. 

The Otters travel to Alexandria on Thursday for a 4:30 dual and host a home triangular against Perham and Detroit Lakes beginning at 8:30 Friday morning.  

Singles: 

1. Madison Anderson (FF) defeated Kessa Mara (W) 6-1, 6-2.

2. Isabella Abrahams (FF) defeated Allie Bruhn (W) 6-4, 6-4.

3. Caroline Becker (W) defeated Amber Anderson (FF) 6-2, 6-4.

4. Adali Laidlaw (W) defeated Ashtyn Lill (FF) 6-2, 6-2. 

Doubles: 

1. Alise Staebell/Ashlie Staebell (W) defeated Leila Nasri/Cyntreya Lockett (FF) 7-6(2), 6-4.

2. Kylee Berget/Emmie Larson (W) defeated Karley Braeger/Kezi Hartwell (FF) 6-4, 6-2.

3. Mia Marsh/Hannah Anderson (FF) defeated Heidi Kath/Katelyn Garberding (W) 6-1, 6-0.