Branan, Gilfillen, Gates Earn Singles Wins as Orange Tennis Defeats Southern Durham

Not only did the Orange Girls’ Tennis team earn its second win of the season on Wednesday, but nine different players earned victories.

Orange defeated Southern Durham 9-0 at Spartans Tennis Courts. Caroline Branan took the victory at #1 singles 8-1, while Karoline Gillfillen earned an 8-2 win at #2 singles. Senior Leah Gates took the win at #6 singles 8-1; Emma Williamson prevailed 8-0 at #3 singles, senior Payton Clayton got an 8-1 victory at #4 singles and senior Chandler Woods completed the sweep at singles with an 8-0 victory.

In doubles play, Clayton teamed with Sara Campbell to win #1 doubles 8-5, the most competitive match of the day. Sydney Allison and Lindsey Jouannet teamed to win at #2 doubles 8-0 and Gaylaw Eh and Eli Baucom Hays earned an 8-1 victory at #3 doubles.

Orange will return to action against Northern Durham at Orange High Tennis Courts on Tuesday afternoon.

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