If you look up "nail-biter" in the dictionary, you are going to see "GA Girls’ Tennis". Despite a 7-0 loss to Penn Charter, these girls played incredible matches. Leading the team, co-captain and senior, Emily Ducat, played one of her best matches at first singles. Her groundstrokes and ball placement were outstanding. Although PC won 6-2, 6-4 Emily certainly gave her opponent a run for her money. Congratulations Emily on a fantastic tennis career at GA!

Sophomore, Jordan Bradstock, playing second singles tore up the court with her incredible serve and awesome groundstrokes. PC eventually won the match 6-1, 6-5 with a great comeback by Jordan in the second set. We look forward to watching two more years of terrific tennis from Jordan.

Competitive spirit and tennis skill run in the Mirable family. Elaine Mirable, a sophomore, has had a great season her first year as a varsity player. Both of the qualities mentioned above were seen in Elaine’s match on GA/PC day. Despite a 6-1, 6-2 loss, Elaine played an excellent match.

Junior, Ashley Dorris, continues to play fantastic tennis in her third season as a varsity player. After her usual role as a doubles player, this was Ashley’s first season as a singles player. Her agility on the court combined with her finesse adds to her all around game. Although PC came out as the winner of this match, Ashley played an amazing game.

Along with their typical tennis uniforms, senior and co-captain, Rachel Landes, and Lauren Freid added some style to their game at first doubles with their matching blue and red striped socks! Their usual spirit was evident in their second set. After a loss in the first set, 6-0, they were able to battle back and make the second set more suspenseful at 7-5 PC. Congratulations to Rachel Landes for wonderful and successful tennis here at GA.

The longest and most nerve-racking match of the day came from junior Natalie Rittenhouse and sophomore Lee Graf playing second doubles. Both girls had outstanding shots at the net as well as good communication and a solid game. After a loss in the first set by a close score of 7-5, they were able to dominate and win the second set 6-1, bringing the match to a third set. Unfortunately, PC won by a margin in the third set tiebreak by a score of 7-6.

Sophomores, Katie Allenson and Erica Ducat had a marvelous season their first year on varsity. Overall, despite a determined effort and consistent groundstrokes, PC won 6-2, 6-1.

While walking through the hallway you may have noticed a few girls here and there wearing blue shirts with a rather interesting question printed on the front, "What are we?" Well, if you actually ask them that question you’ll either have one of those girls turn their back towards you or respond with the same answer, "We’re Animals!" If GA had a most creative motto award, tennis would win by a landslide.

Coached by Mr. Rittenhouse, Girls’ Tennis has had an awesome year. Despite a loss to Penn Charter earlier in the season, this group of girls promises to give it their all come GA/PC day. Seniors and co-captains Emily Ducat and Rachel Landes have done a remarkable job leading and supporting their teammates.

This year’s line up for varsity tennis includes: Emily Ducat, Jordan Bradstock, Ashley Dorris, Elane Mirable, Lauren Fried, Rachel Landes, Natalie Rittenhouse, Lee Graf, Erica Ducat and Katie Allenson.