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Girls tennis: Bulldogs sweep past North-East

OTTUMWA — Just hours before heading back to the class, members of the Ottumwa High School girls tennis team passed new tests on Tuesday at Dan Staggs Family Courts. Three Bulldog players picked up wins in their varsity singles debut while Layla Criswell and Victoria Sosa closed out the dual earning a win in their debut as a varsity doubles team. All told, Ottumwa won every single set in 10 ...

On Tuesday, the Ottumwa High School girls tennis team showcased their prowess by sweeping past the Des Moines Hoover-East team, earning an 11-0 victory in a dual match. All three Bulldog players secured wins in their varsity singles debut, while Layla Criswell and Victoria Sosa added to their impressive record by clinching a victory in their debut doubles match.

Ottumwa's impressive display of teamwork and skill solidified their 3-0 record in the Iowa Alliance Conference south division duals. Head girls tennis coach Leanna White expressed her expectations for the team, stating that she sought players capable of performing at their best against opponents of similar skill levels. The Bulldogs, currently ranked 8-3, will face off against Des Moines Roosevelt on Thursday at Waveland Courts, with the match potentially determining the Iowa Alliance south division championship. The game is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m.

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