Grimsley Wins Women’s Tennis 4-A State Championship. The Metro Conference Champions
took their winning ways on the road Saturday and defeated perennial tennis power
Raleigh Broughton 5-4. Broughton came into the match as the reigning state champion
over the past 2 consecutive seasons and was undefeated this year in dual team play.
The championship is the first for the lady Whirlies since 1970 and only the second
state title in school history for the women’s tennis team.
Article published on NCHSAA website:
GRIMSLEY UPENDS DEFENDING CHAMPION BROUGHTON IN 4-A.
BURLINGTON– Greensboro Grimsley won four of the six singles matches
and then took a win at the number-two doubles to surprise defending
champion Raleigh Broughton 5-4 in the North Carolina High School
Athletic Association state 4-A women’s dual team tennis championship on
Saturday at the Burlington Tennis Center.
Clare Cox and Roxanne Henshall of Grimsley, who had won the state 4-A
doubles title last weekend, teamed to beat Sara King and Kara
Summerford 10-8 in a pro set to clinch the title for the Whirlies, who
finished the year 17-3.
Broughton suffered its only dual team loss of the season against 22 wins
in its record 15th appearance in the NCHSAA finals. The Caps have won 10
previous titles, including the last two.
Way to go Lady Whirlies!!!!
Congratulations to all of these young ladies on a tremendous season. This is a tight-knit group that under the leadership of Grimsley Coach Karyn Collie really came together for a season ending run that produced many memorable moments that will remain with these players for a lifetime.
Good article in Sunday’s News & Record about the championship match and a really cute interview with Roxanne & Clare who are light-heartedly teasing each other.
Interesting interview and good background on both especially Roxanne with the South African heritage……
Good Job by the Grimsley Women’s Tennis Team
Article Below Posted on Grimsley Athletic Website: http://www.gowhirlies.ihigh.com: Nov 5, 2011
The Grimsley Women’s Tennis team played a stellar match today against reigning two-time state champions, Raleigh Broughton. In a match that lasted over four hours, the Whirlies took the women’s tennis state title for the first time since 1970. After singles, we were ahead 4-2, and entered into doubles knowing that we had to win one doubles match to take the title. As our girls battled it out on their courts, it became clear that the two teams were very evenly matched, as Broughton took the first two doubles matches, tying the score 4-4. The final doubles match came down to our reigning state doubles champions, Clare Cox and Roxanne Henshall, who stayed strong to win 10-8. It has been a huge year for the Lady Whirlies and we are proud to say that we are officially #1! Way to go, Whirlies!
CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH RECAP:
SINGLES:
Clare Cox d. Katie Kane 7-5, 6-0
Majdou Lavoie d. Sarah King 6-3, 6-3
Alex Silver d. Maggie Kane 6-2, 1-6, 10-5
Carolina Chao d. Olivia King 6-3, 6-3
Roxanne Henshall lost to Kelsey Boole 1-6, 6-7 (5)
Adair Clark lost to Asha Iyengar 1-6, 2-6
DOUBLES:
Majdou Lavoie/Alex Silver lost to Katie Kane/Maggie Kane 2-10
Clare Cox/Roxanne Henshall d. Sarah King/Olivia King 10-8
Carolina Chao/Adair Clark lost to Kelsey Boole/Asha Iyengar 0-10
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MVP: Clare Cox