Tennis teams lose matches against Virginia Intermont


Tori Watts

Reporter


Junior Sara Wallingford serves her opponent during her doubles match against Virginia Intermont.
-Photo by Jason Harville
The men’s and women’s tennis teams played against Virginia Intermont on March 6. 

The women’s team lost 0-9. This match was the only match of the women’s season to be played on campus. All other home matches will be played at the Liberty Bell courts at Science Hill High School in Johnson City. 

“I’m definitely going to miss having people around for the matches,” said junior Sara Wallingford.

Coach Marvin Glover said, “We played nowhere near our potential. I thought we played nervously for the most part and when our confidence level improves I expect us to compete much better.”

The women’s current season record is 0-3. 

The men also lost 0-9 against Virginia Intermont, which brought their season record to 0-2.

“VI is an incredibly strong team. All in all, I wasn’t disappointed with how we played,” said Coach Rich Aubrey. “Sometimes the best players bring out some of your best tennis.” 

Sophomore Patrick Mitchell agreed, “It’s good experience to be able to hit against somebody who is so consistent.”

The teams play again at Tennessee Wesleyan on March 21.