Panther Girls Dominate Junior Varsity Tennis Tournament

The Great Bend High School girls' junior varsity tennis team showcased their depth and talent at a recent tournament, sweeping two singles and two doubles divisions. The Panther girls' impressive performance left little doubt about their prowess on the court.

Unleashing the Panther's Prowess on the Court

Addi Gotts Reigns Supreme in No. 1 Singles

Great Bend's No. 1 singles player, Addi Gotts, demonstrated her dominance on the court, defeating Hays High's Dakota Maier 6-4 to claim the top spot. Gotts' victory was a testament to her skill and determination, as she outmaneuvered her opponent to secure the championship. Meanwhile, Larned's Maggie Haas secured third place, defeating Dodge City's Alyiah Aldrete 6-3 in a closely contested match.

Emma Snapp Edges Out Teammate in No. 2 Singles

In the No. 2 singles division, Great Bend's Emma Snapp edged out her teammate, Olivia Loera, in a tight 6-5 match to claim the top spot. Snapp's ability to maintain her composure and execute her shots under pressure proved to be the difference-maker, as she narrowly outpaced her fellow Panther.

Hammeke/Siefkes Dominate in No. 1 Doubles

The Panther duo of Beth Hammeke and Maddie Siefkes showcased their teamwork and skill in the No. 1 doubles division, defeating Hays High's Alexis Bickle and Angela Feyerherm 6-1 to claim the championship. Their commanding performance highlighted the depth and talent within the Great Bend program.

Boone/Hart Cruise to Victory in No. 2 Doubles

In the No. 2 doubles competition, Great Bend's Olivia Boone and Addie Hart continued the Panther's dominance, defeating Dodge City's Jocelyn Chay and Salina Dyer 6-0 to secure the top spot. Their decisive victory underscored the team's ability to excel in both singles and doubles events.

Larned's Simmons/Kelty Claim Third in No. 2 Doubles

While the Panther girls dominated the top spots, Larned's Allyson Simmons and Faith Kelty managed to secure a third-place finish in the No. 2 doubles division, defeating Hays High's Chloe Robben and Carissa Sun 6-4 in a closely contested match.The Great Bend junior varsity tennis team's impressive performance at the tournament showcased the depth and talent within the program. With multiple individual champions and a commanding team score, the Panther girls have set the bar high for the rest of the competition, solidifying their status as a force to be reckoned with on the junior varsity tennis circuit.