Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Cascade Tennis team performs well at CTL Tournament

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The Cascade Kodiaks had a great CTL Tennis Tournament, according to Head Coach Joey Johanson. In the loser-out first round at Cashmere on May 11, all the Kodiak boys advanced except singles player Dan Paulson, who lost to the eventual fourth place finisher. 

The doubles team of Emman Espinosa and Wyatt Whaley won their first match, then lost in the quarterfinals and in consolation. Hans Schlyer and Thales Nunes won one and lost two. In Singles, both Finn Johnson and Sam Keziah won one and lost two. 

“Seniors Espinosa and Whaley impressed me the most and battled hard in the consolation quarterfinal, losing 6-3, 6-3 to Okanogan’s number 2 doubles team,” Johanson said. “In Finn Johnson’s consolation quarterfinal he got out to an early lead with a first set victory of 6-1 only to lose 6-2, 6-2 in sets two and three. The boys will be a strong group next year, because they will return a group of three singles players that will be very impressive with Finn Johnson, Sam Keziah, and Hans Schlyer.”

For the girls, Taylor Kelly avenged her early season loss to Aleah Kert of Cashmere with a three set victory in the semifinal. Kelly lost in the championship match to Paiton Wagner of Cashmere.  

On the girl’s side we had some great success. Taylor Kelly avenged her early season loss to Aleah Kert from Cashmere and defeated her in three sets in the semifinal. Taylor lost in the championship to Paiton Wagner from Cashmere. 

“Taylor showed some real grit to grab the third set from Aleah and she did it in convincing fashion 6-2,” Johanson said. 

The number 1 doubles team of Katie Schiefelbein and Brooke McDevitt finished in third place and will also advance to districts in Omak this week. 

“They avenged there early season loss to Chelan’s number 1 doubles team and beat them in the 3rd/4th place game 6-3, 6-3. It was a great victory to cap off an incredible day for the girl’s team,” Johanson said. “Alexandra Barragan also chipped in a win for the girls at the number 2 singles spot defeating Alex Perez of Okanogan 6-0, 6-0 in the first round. Alexandra would end up losing to Paiton Wagner in the quarterfinals and Emma McLaren (Chelan) in the consolation bracket.”

Johanson said he heard many compliments from parents and coaches about how much Cascade had improved during the season, especially with decreased court time. 

“I am very proud of every player and appreciate the positive attitude from the players, even when times seemed extremely tough. This senior class was an amazing group that I will remember forever. Tennis looks bright for Cascade in the years to come,” he said. 

Ian Dunn can be reached at 548-5286 or editor@leavenworthecho.com.

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