Whitefield Girls Tennis Team Beats Pace
The varsity girls tennis team bested previously unbeaten Pace Academy by a score of 3-2 to remain undefeated. The team was tied 2-2 after senior Kerry Anna Lemasters won her singles match 6-2, 7-5 and the doubles team of senior Caroline Holliday and junior Megan Schwarzkopf achieved their win 6-2, 6-3. The match was clinched when senior Annie Sickling prevailed with a score of 6-1, 6-2. Junior Rachel Hicks endured an exciting two-hour match but came up short in a third set tiebreaker. Juniors Amanda Braselerio and Brooke Render lost a close one in a tiebreaker in the second set.
Varsity Girls Soccer Team Beats Pace
The varsity girls soccer team took on state ranked Class A rival Pace Academy last night. The Lady WolfPack took the lead just two minutes into the game on a goal by Sophie Kemether (12th) with an assist by Caitlin Kleefeld (12th). Throughout the game, there were numerous scoring opportunities on both sides. Lauren Burke (9th) recorded 12 saves, two of which were ESPN Sports Center Top 10 worthy. With just four minutes remaining Pace was able to tie it up 1-1, leading to two scoreless overtime periods. Having played 170 minutes of soccer in two days, the girls had to dig deep. In order the break the tie, they went to penalty kicks. Whitefield converted their first four kicks with Frances Hamilton (12th), Elaine Sharitz (12th), Mary Kendrick (11th) and Kathryn Bracher (11th) all contributing. That was enough for the win as Pace was only able to convert one kick for a goal - due again by outstanding play by Lauren.