Carson tennis teams beat North Valleys

The Carson High girls tennis team looked impressive again in its final tuneup for the first major test of the season.

Carson (4-0, 3-0 in the Sierra League) routed North Valleys 16-2 on Thursday at the CHS courts. Next up for the Senators is a match on Tuesday at South Tahoe. The Vikings have played on even terms with traditionally the Northern 4A's top two teams as they beat Galena 11-7 and lost to Reno High 10-8.

"That will be the test," Carson coach Diane Baker Roberts said. "I think that would really boost our confidence to beat Tahoe."

Roberts said the play of her doubles has improved, which will be a key to having any chance against South Tahoe. "I figured out some doubles," she said.

Carson had another chance to play many players against North Valleys. "We got a lot of girls in," Roberts said.

In singles, Christa Casci won 6-0, Lisa Midboe won 6-1, Elizabeth Gohr won 6-0, Elise Hansen won 6-3, Meagan Carter won 6-0, Carrie Linn won 6-3 and Alyssa Corda won 6-4. In doubles, Emily Wang and Kristen Charles won 6-0, Jenni Hood and Kristi Philippi won 6-0, Sarah Asp and Jenna Greenburg won 6-2, Michelle Mauer and Charles won 6-0, Amanda Nelson and Philippi won 6-0, Meghan Craig and Greenburg won 6-0, Paige Miller and Joanna Xie won 6-1, Hood and Breanna Collings won 6-0 and Stephanie Adamson and Alejandra Melgarejo won 6-3.

Among the winners in other matches for Carson was Amanda Otto, who won in singles 6-1.

CARSON BOYS 12, NORTH VALLEYS 6

The Carson High boys tennis team tried different combinations in preparation for Tuesday's showdown with South Tahoe at CHS. Among those who was rested was top singles player Spencer Brinson.

"I'm kind of putting together next week's big week," Carson coach Pat Houlihan said.

Carson won eight of nine doubles matches as Bryt Lewis and Brad Cobler and Nick Smallman and Jordan Rogers swept their three matches. Nathaniel Hamer and Grant Jeppson won 6-2 and Spencer Trapp and James Pelz won 6-1.

In singles, Jeff Van Epps swept his three matches, Rick Nguyn won 6-2 and Ben Henningsen played well in a 6-7 (4-7) loss.